Rugby Half Marathon

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4.8 · 4 reviews
Sunday 20th October 2024 Past event
09:00
Rugby
£34.00–£162.00 · 2 races
Half Marathon

49 took part

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the highly anticipated Rugby Half Marathon, organized by RunThrough Events, taking place on Sunday, 20th October 2024, in the charming town of Rugby, Warwickshire. This exhilarating half marathon offers a unique experience as participants will run along the scenic disused Great Central railway and the peaceful closed roads of Britain’s railway centre. Starting from Hart Field, runners will quickly find themselves on beautiful country roads, completing the route that winds through a linear nature reserve, recognized as a vibrant wildlife hotspot.

The Rugby Half Marathon promises to be a memorable event, featuring chip-timed results, a unique themed medal, free official event photos, and delicious post-race goodies. With friendly local support and designated pacers to help you reach your race goals, this event is set to become a staple in the local running calendar. Don’t miss your chance to participate in this exciting race—mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable day of running and community spirit! Remember, there is a strict 3-hour cut-off time for the half marathon due to road closures, so be sure to plan accordingly.

This event has taken place

Congratulations to everyone who took part. The next edition is on 24th Oct 2027.

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Previous editions

Reviews

4.8

4 reviews

JL
Junzi Liao Verified entrant

Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago

very well-organised, lovely people good vibes and energy!
LS
Lewis Smith Verified entrant

Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago

Parking was a little tricky, but otherwise absolutely lovely event. Would do it agin.
DM
Dhanamjaya Muddikuppam Verified entrant

Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago

Organised well. Enjoyed the race.
RB
Rebekah Bree Verified entrant

Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago

Very well run and the course was very good with lots of challenging hills and especially nice as it was in the countryside. I would recommend this event to anyone even a first timer as it was a good all-round course.

Races

  • Half Marathon

    £34.00

    Entries closed
  • Group Booking (6 Entries)

    Team of 6

    £162.00 per team

    Entries closed

Event information

Organiser's description

RUN THE RUGBY HALF ON SUNDAY 20TH OCTOBER 2024

We are excited to announce the return of the Rugby Half Marathon.

Through the disused Great Central railway and the closed town and country roads of Britain’s railway centre, this is the half marathon you can’t afford to miss.

Starting at Hart Field, you’ll quickly find yourself out on clear country roads and flying around to return to the town centre on ‘a linear nature reserve’ – the old railway line that is now a recognised wildlife hotspot.

With a unique medal, post-event goodies and some local support, the Rugby Half is becoming a major fixture in the local calendar – don’t miss out!

Start Time: 9am

YOUR ENTRY WILL INCLUDE:
Chip timed results

Unique themed medal

Free official event photos

Post race goodies

This race will have pacers to help you along your way!

*PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO ROAD CLOSURES THERE IS A STRICT 3 HOUR CUT OFF TIME FOR THE HALF MARATHON!

Location

Hart Close, Rugby, CV21 3, United Kingdom

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