Henley Half Marathon

A single 13.1-mile heart shaped loop takes you from Henley Rugby Club. The first 6km takes runners through the town, over the historical Henley bridge, past the Leander Club, one of the oldest rowing clubs in the world! Looping Remenham Lane, into the countryside, returning along the Thames towpath, you cross Henley Bridge once more to begin the second loop, back through town centre and out to “heartbreak hill” the famous mile long climb seen as a personal challenge by many runners. Following the descent, it’s a fast and flat run back to the Rugby Club.

We use road closures at the start to ensure safe passage for all runners through the town centre.

This course is supervised by a course managment team of c50 marshals and assistants, with all roads on the route protected bu appropriate warning signs, coning and marshalling which is concentrated particularly at pinch points and potential risk spots.

Wheelchairs
This event is not suited to wheelchair users due to the potential difficulty of the course but participants wishing to compete with specialised equipment are asked to contact us before entering to ensure we can accommodate any additional requirements.

Buggies, Pushchairs and Strollers
The pushing of persons in any device is prohibited including, but not limited to – buggies, pushchairs, strollers (or similar) and wheelchairs. Such devices are permitted in the Family Fun Run only.

• Bespoke Medals
• Chip Timing
• Event Photos
• Post Event Snacks and Refreshments
• Bag Drop
• Car Park
• Changing Rooms & Showers
• Spectacular Race Route

Bib Numbers
Bib numbers are available for collection at the event only, participants should not expect to receive anything by mail.

Start Times
The Half Marathon, 10k & 5k events start at 09:30 – with the family fun run starting shortly after.

Rewards
All finishers will receive a medal on completing their event and, subject to a competitive field of participants, prizes may be available for the top three places overall – and the top place in each of the veteran categories (V40/V50/V60/V70) – for both females and males at each distance. Winners will be notified via email by the end of the following week where a presentation is not possible on the day, and once results are considered final. One prizes will be offered for the Family Fun Run’s overall winner.

Entry on the day
If you missed the deadline for entry you can enter on the day between 08:30-09:15 at the late entries tent.

FACILITIES
Medical Cover
Suitable medical cover is provided at our events in case of a medical emergency.

Bag Drop
Whilst we recommend bringing as little as possible, participants can leave essential belongings with us using the tear-off baggage strip on their bib.

Photography
Event images will be available, usually within 24 hours of the event.

Water Stations
Water will be available on the Half Marathon (4), 10K (2) and 5K (0) routes.

Toilets
Toilets will be available in the event village for use throughout the event.

Changing Rooms/Showers
Are provided in Henley RFC.