River Thames Half Marathon 2024

Multi-terrain: Flat and fast! All on road and path at the start before running along the Thames Towpath. Please expect to run on flat path, road, gravel and grass during the 13.1 miles. The course is flat as a pancake

No dogs, accompanying vehicles or cycles are allowed on the course (with the exception of the organisers lead and tail bikes). We regret the course is not suitable for wheelchairs, prams or pushchairs. The course will be marked at each mile.

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Super Finisher Mug
Amazing Tech tee (Male/ Female Cut)
Flat Fast picturesque course running past Hampton Court Palace
Great goody bag inc. post race snacks and drink
FREE OneASICS membership inc. RunKeeper subscription & private sales
Clearly marked and measured UKA certified course
Marshals & sweep marshals
First Aid in place throughout the course

• Flat beautiful River Thames course
• Fab finisher mug
• Great event series Tech T-shirt
• Free RunkeeperGo™ SUBSCRIPTION worth £39.99
• Accurate chip timing
• Held under Run Britain race licence rules
• Great warm up race for New York, Valencia & Florence marathons
• Great good bag

Storage will be available in a designated baggage area at the start/finish. Runners will drop off and collect their own bags, but stewards will monitor the area. The organisers regret we cannot accept responsibility for security and advise that competitors do not leave valuables in their bags.

There will be very limited changing facilities and we therefore recommend that runners come ready to race.

Portaloos will be sited at the start/finish.

Unfortunately, there are no shower facilities.

As well as your race number, you'll find a timing chip in your race pack (available to collect from a local collection point before race day, see entry tab, or at the start on race day). Follow the instructions for attaching it to your running shoe. Your chip will be detected as you cross the start and finish lines so you'll get a personalised time. Please make sure that you return your chip after finishing the race.

Professional first aid cover will be available to provide medical support if necessary.

On completion of the race, drinks and food will be available to purchase in the pubs and cafes in nearby Walton-on-Thames town centre.

We have water stations at approximately 3 miles, 7.5 miles, 9 miles, 12 miles and at the finish

You can collect your race pack on race morning or you can collect them at Weybridge Sports a week before the race. You will be emailed pick up information closer to the race.

Weybridge Sports 44 High St, Weybridge KT13 8BL

Pin your race number on the FRONT of your running vest or ‘T’ shirt, where it is most visible for race officials. Runners who do not have a properly displayed number or are identified as running under the wrong name will be liable to disqualification.

Please complete the form on the back of your number with your name, contact details and any medical condition. This will help in the event of an accident or illness.

Prior to the start runners must assemble in the holding area in Cowey Sale, under Walton Bridge. This is a pedestrian area. YOU MUST STAY THERE AND NOT OBSTRUCT THE MAIN ROAD. Marshals will walk you to the start line.

All competitors should try to arrive at least one hour before the start to allow time to collect your race number and timing chip from Race HQ. You will also need time for warming up and lining up. The Start is on the the road please assemble at Cowey Sale, under Walton Bridge, KT12 1BT. The race will start promptly at 8.30am. Listen for the race marshals instructions to guide you to the start at the appropriate time.

Please be realistic about your expected performance, line up according to how fast you plan to run. Slower runners should move to the back of the group. The race cut off time will be 2 hours and 45 minutes. Runners arriving after this time will be permitted to finish but may not be fully supported.

Please pay attention to the pre-race instructions. These are for the benefit of all runners, and will help guide you through the course and keep you safe. This advice is for your own safety and that of other road users.

You must be certain to run over the matting at the start line to ensure that your chip is registered.

Prizes will be awarded to the first three men and women; first W35, M40, W45, M50. There are also spot prizes courtesy of Bodymechanics Physiotherapy.

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