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Leicestershire Half Marathon
Organiser's Description
Beat those Winter blues and get your New Year off on the right foot with the Leicestershire Half Marathon.
Take the opportunity to race around this unique route. This road closed half marathon will start and finish in front of the beautiful Prestwold Hall, heading around the race track and onto surrounding rural roads. Each mile is accurately marked out with distance flags, and we have plenty of helpers to keep you on track, and to encourage you on your way to the finish.
Please note that due to road closures, there is a strict 3 hour cut off time for this event.
Start Time
09:30am
Races
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Half Marathon£30 BOOK
EVENT VILLAGE
All marshals and staff within the event and around the course will be issued with PPE and wear gloves and a mask for the duration of the event.
As many race packs will be posted out ahead of the event as possible and event communications will be sent via email in the lead up.
There will not be a formal baggage drop within the event village, please limit the number of belongings you bring to the event and leave anything in the car during the race to reduce contact between runners and staff. If this is not possible, please email info@runthrough.co.uk.
There will be multiple hygiene stations around the event with hand sanitiser for all runners.
You will see clear signage around the event village, please follow all signage and instructions from the marshals before, during and after the race.
There will be a manned, and clearly marked, medical hub within the event village.
DURING THE RACE
The race will start in waves based on your estimated finish time, with the faster runners at the start and slower near the back to avoid any congestion and the need to overtake on course.
There will be an informal grab and go water station with sealed sports top bottles on the course, however we ask that you stay hydrated before the event and if you are able to please bring your own. Bottles and camelbacks are permitted.
If you need to overtake on the course please give a wide berth of at least 1 meter around any runners.
Spitting and nasal clearance during the race is not permitted.
AFTER THE RACE
Do not stop within the finish barriers. Please continue past the finish until you pass the medals and are in an open space.
We ask that once you have collected your medal and water to leave the event village as soon as possible to avoid groups congregating within the event village.
Chip timed results
Unique themed medal
Limited edition finisher's t-shirt
Free official event photos
Goodie bag
Prestwold Hall, Leicester LE12 5SQ
There will be parking at the venue for all runners. The postcode for your Sat Nav is: LE12 5SQ
Once you enter you will receive a confirmation email. More information about your race pack and the big day will be sent closer to the event. Enjoy!

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