Kenilworth Half Marathon

• Large Bespoke 20th Anniversary Finisher's Medal
• Stunning black and gold long sleeved tech t-shirt
• Every runner gets 2 tickets to Wasps first game of the season
• Goody bag
• Prizes and awards
• Finisher's water bottle
• Refreshment's
• Baggage drop
• Post-race massage
• Chip timed
• Race photography
• Kids Fun Run
• Pacers

COURSE

This year the race starts and finishes in Kenilworth Town Centre opposite Station Rd outside the HSBC Bank and also passes through the grounds of Kenilworth Castle. The finish is at the clocktower roundabout in Abbey End. This year is also a new faster two lap course.

The Kenilworth Half Marathon route is an undulating out and back course in the town centre and along quiet country lanes with the first and last part on the Town main street. Although there are several small hills, many runners have obtained PB times on the course.

The course has a rolling road closure in place. 3 hours only.

COURSE SPECIFICS

- Average run time of this course - 2:12:53

- Ascent - 676 feet (52 per mile)

- Descent - 669 feet (51 per mile)

- Hills - 42.74% uphill, 38.46% downhill, 18.8% flat

- Calories burned - 1472 kcal

RACE CUT-OFF TIME
Please note that there is a Cut-Off time for the race of 3 hours. If you are out on the course longer than this, Marshals may well have been stood down and roads will be open to traffic, so you will be responsible for your own safety on the remainder of the route. This will be communicated to any runners affected by this and they will be encouraged to accept a lift back to the Race HQ.

MARSHALS

There will be marshals at regular intervals around the course, to direct runners, help with traffic control, assist with any

problems and encourage you! Please follow any instructions that they may give you

FIRST AID

First Aid will be provided by St John Ambulance, with cyclist support along the route and with their ambulance located at the half way point and control Centre at the start finish area. Please ask a marshal if you or any other runner needs assistance.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Professional photographers 'yourraceday' will be covering the event. You will be able to see and purchase your photos shortly after the race by logging on to www.yourraceday.co.uk

WATER STATIONS

There are 4 drink point locations on route and one at the finish where water is provided.

Water stations are available at approximately 2 mile intervals. If you require energy products or additional fluid, please make arrangements to carry your own.

Finishers will receive a runners water bottle to keep at the end that can be filled from water carriers.

PACERS

Again in 2019 we have pacers for the following finish times: 1:30, 1:45, 2:00, 2:15 and 2:30. Our pacers will all be wearing green pacer flags or yellow pacer vests.

RACE NUMBER & TIMING CHIP

Race numbers are not posted out in advance. If you wish to collect your race number & timing chip before race day, you can do so from The Holiday Inn, Abbey End, Kenilworth, CV8 1ED, on Saturday between 12 and 6pm.The Holiday Inn will be offering discounted pasta meals in Marcos Restaurant for runners and their family during these times.

If you can’t collect on the Saturday, numbers and chips can be collected from the Holiday Inn from 07:15 on race day. Please allow plenty of time and do not leave it until the last moment. You don’t need the stress!

Do not forget your chip on the day – no chip, no time.

KIDS RUN FREE

On race day, local charity Kids Run Free will be offering children’s races for ages 3 to 16 years at 11:30 in the Finish area, whilst the main race is underway.

RACE SCHEDULE

Number and chip collection - 07:15am

Please be at the start area - 8:30am

Half Marathon Start time - 9 am

Kids Run Free - 11:30

TOILETS
There are toilets available at the start and finish.

BAGGAGE

There is a a large supervised baggage area in the Holiday Inn

POST-RACE MASSAGE

Massage's will be available in the Holiday Inn HQ before and after the race

REFRESHMENT'S

Several cafes are open at the start/finish area

Your most comfortable running gear!

All spectators are welcome! Get behind the runners and create a buzzing atmosphere to push them to the finish line/

Can I transfer my number if I cannot run?
Yes up to Friday evening before the race ONLY via the Etchrock Entries website with the change of runner (admin fee payable)

Are there showers and changing facilities available?
No, runners must arrive ready to run

Can I park at the Start?
No only emergency vehicles and disabled can park at the start. There are several car parks in the town centre only a few minutes walk from the start.

When do I get my race number?
Number collection is on Saturday 31st August and on the day

Can I wear headphones?
Only bone conduction headphones are permitted in this event

Will I get a finishers medal?
Yes, this year there are large bespoke medals as well as a long sleeved shirt and goody bag.

Who are the prize's awarded to?

Prizes will be awarded to the first 3 male and first 3 female finishers plus 1st place in the following masters categories: M35, M45, M55, M65, LV35, LV45, LV55 and LV65.

There will be team awards to the first male team (4 to count) and first lady’s team (3 to count).

A trophy will be awarded to the club that has the most entries in the race.