Bideford Half Marathon 2015
08 March 2015
Talk about a swift half!
The course takes in magnificent countryside alongside the River Torridge between Bideford and Great Torrington. The course is half on roads and half on the Tarka Trail, you even get to run through a tunnel. A moderately flat race with one small hill section.
A chip timed race – Race numbers with timing chips and information will be posted to runners (please note: entries made on or after Friday 27 February will need to collect numbers on the day)
View the race course here
#RaceDay programme and information here
Race momento for all finishers. Prizes for first six males and first six females, best single fancy dress entry and trophies in all categories. Break the male / female course record extra £50 (male 01:06:09, female 01:17;15)
Changing rooms, showers, bar and refreshments available.
We regret that the course is unsuitable for wheelchairs. No dogs, pushchairs or walkers permitted.
Competitors must be over 17 years of age to run a half marathon
ARC permit no:15/014
For more information:
www.bidefordaac.co.uk | facebook.com/bidefordaac | twitter.com/@BidefordAAC
Email bidefordaac@hotmail.com | Telephone Alan Heard on 01237 470254 or 07974 90267
£21 unaffiliated runners
£19 affiliated runners
£5 discount for runners over 60
No on-day entries
Race limit: 1,500
Online entry closes: Thursday 5 March midnight
Entries made on or after Friday 27 February will need to collect numbers on the day
We regret that the course is unsuitable for wheelchairs. No dogs, pushchairs or walkers permitted.
Competitors must be over 17 years of age to run a 10 miler
Entry fees are non-refundable.
Race numbers with timing chips and information will be posted to runners
Race assembly 10.20am.
Race start 10.30am
Bideford AAC The Pill Kingsley Road Bideford EX39 2PF
The start is on Kingsley Road by the Kingsley statue, just outside the BAAC clubhouse.
There is ample car parking in the vicinity of the clubhouse some of which are pay and display. Competitors are requested not to park in the nearby Morrisons supermarket except for the purpose of shopping.
How to find us:
From the East & North - Take the A39 North Devon link road and cross the Torridge Bridge. Turn left at the roundabout and stay on the main road until you pass Morrisons on your left hand side. The BAAC Clubhouse is on your right hand side 300 metres later.
From the South & West - Taking the A39 from Bude/Clovelly go straight across the Abbotsham Cross Roundabout and cross the Kenwith Viaduct. Turn right at the next roundabout and stay on the main road until you pass Morrisons on your left hand side. The BAAC Clubhouse is on your right hand side 300 metres later.
From Torrington - Straight across the mini roundabout at Bideford Bridge, along the Quay and sharp left at Kingsley Statue. The BAAC Clubhouse is on your left.
Bideford
EX39 2PF
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