Watford Half Marathon & Fun Run
Watford, Hertfordshire
Cassiobury Park Avenue, Watford, WD18 7, United KingdomSun 5th February 2023
Starting at 09:30
3 races
£10.60 - £34.98
COVID-19 INFORMATION
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Organiser's Description
HALF MARATHON
This UK Athletics Gold Graded event has strong history within the running community and has been taking place for over 40 years.
Those looking for a challenge can take on this scenic, undulating Half Marathon which takes you on a challenging but rewarding route through the country lanes of Watford.
Historically, this event has featured the Hertfordshire Half Marathon Championships. To be eligible, you must have been born in Hertfordshire or been a resident for 9 months. If this event is chosen again for the Championships, you must state your eligibility during registration process.
With 4.4 out of 5 Stars on RACECHECK we’re sure you will love it as much as we do!
In an effort to make the event more sustainable we will not be offering finisher t shirts this year, instead we will be paying to plant one tree for every £100 we take in entry fees #TREESNOTTEES
You have the option of purchasing an event T-Shirt in advance as a memento of the day for just £10!
The Half Marathon is in support of Peace Hospice Care, Watford
FAMILY FUN RUN
The new Family Fun Run is a 1.8km run open to all ages (under 8’s must be accompanied by a full paying adult) and stays within Cassiobury Park.
If you’d like to be included in the schools competition please make sure you put your child’s school name on the registration form.
The Fun Run is in support of Mount Vernon Cancer Centre.
Races
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Half Marathon UKA Affiliated
£32.86
Booking for more than 1? -
Half Marathon Unaffiliated
£34.98
Booking for more than 1? -
Family Fun Run
£10.60
Booking for more than 1?
Book
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Half Marathon UKA Affiliated
£32.86
Booking for more than 1? -
Half Marathon Unaffiliated
£34.98
Booking for more than 1? -
Family Fun Run
£10.60
Booking for more than 1?
What's Included
There is no organised parking available at Cassiobury Park. Parking is available in Watford City Centre.
There will be a baggage area at this event.
Toilets will be provided at the event.
Water will be provided on the half marathon route in 330ml bottles made from recycled plastic.
Course Details
This course has been accurately measured by the Association of UK Course Measurers
Undulating Closed Road Race.
start times
Half Marathon: 10:30am | Family Fun Run: 9:30am
Age restrictions
Half Marathon – 17yrs (age at 05/02/23) | Fun Run – no minimum age however under 8’s must be accompanied by a full paying adult.
registration
Registration and the information desk will be open on the day from 8:00am
There will be an online race briefing made available before the event, it is mandatory to have watched this as there will be no pre-race briefing on the day.
Early pack collection will be advised nearer the time.
prizes
CASH PRIZE
1st Male & Female £300
2nd Male & Female £200
3rd Male & Female £100
1st Male or Female Over 40 £100
Hertfordshire Senior County Championship Prizes
Prizes available for the first 3 men’s and first 3 women’s Hertfordshire Clubs Teams.
Men’s Team: First 4 finishers to score
Women’s Team: First 3 finishers to score
There will be full results on the chip timing website both overall and by category.
Custom designed medal for all finishers!
Add a medal insert to commemorate your time; whether it’s your first race or a new PB! Available to purchase for an additional £8.
Simply add MEDAL INSERT on your registration form and you’ll be sent the insert in the mail shortly after race day, for you to apply to your medal and display proudly!
In an effort to make the event more sustainable we will not be offering finisher t shirts this year, instead we will be paying to plant one tree for every £100 we take in entry fees. (You have the option to pre-order an event t-shirt for just £10)
other race info
Health
It is important that you are fit to run and have not experienced any Covid-19 symptoms in the 14 days leading up to the event.
Race Numbers
Please wear your number pinned to the front of your vest.
Parking
There is no organised parking available at Cassiobury Park. Parking is available in Watford City Centre.
Changing and Bag Storage
We will not be providing a changing area, therefore please come changed and ready to race. There will be a baggage area at this event.
Toilets
Toilets will be provided for the event.
Water Station
Water will be provided on the half marathon route in 330ml bottles made from recycled plastic.
Wheelchairs
Due to street furniture, unfortunately we are unable to provide a wheelchair wave, however this is something we will be looking into for 2023.
Headphones
Headphones are not permitted for any part of the event (except medically prescribed hearing devices)