Unleashed Performance Reading Half Marathon
Sun, Apr 3, 2022
Madejski Stadium, Reading
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Join thousands of runners, old, young, elite, and beginner in this world-class Half Marathon event in Reading. Enjoy live music and entertainment as you run the closed-roads of Reading.
Half Marathon and Green Park Challenge
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Sun, Apr 3, 2022
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Reading, United Kingdom
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Location
Madejski Stadium, Junction 11, M4, Reading RG2 0FL, UK
Start times
Half Marathon: 10:15 AMGreen Park Challenge: 8:30 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Unleashed Performance Reading Half Marathon
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£38 - £70
Green Park Challenge
3km
£16
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£38 - £70
Green Park Challenge
3km
£16
Route information
Runners will be taken around the closed-roads of Reading in this Half Marathon and Green Parks Challenge.
The Green Parks Challenge is a short 3k run starting at Longwater Avenue, and finishing with a photo finish at Madejski Stadium.
The Half Marathon follows closed tarmac roads, and will be a great route around Reading and will enjoy a tour of the city as they race in this atmospheric event.
For a full road-by-road route of the Half Marathon, see below:
- Longwater Avenue
- Brook Drive
- Bennet Road
- Basingstoke Road
- Hartland Road
- Whitley Wood Road
- Shinfield Road
- Pepper Lane
- University of Reading
- Christchurch Road
- Kendrick Road
- London Road
- London Street
- Mill Lane
- Yield Hall Place
- Minster Road
- King Street
- Kings Road
- Abbey Street
- Abbot's Walk
- The Forbury
- Valpy Street
- Blagrave Street
- Friar Street
- West Street
- Oxford Road
- Russell Street
- Tilehurst Road
- Liebenrood Road
- Bath Road
- Coley Avenue
- Berkeley Avenue
- Rose Kiln Lane
- A33
- Northern Way
- Hoops Way
- Shooters Way
- Madejski Stadium with a stadium finish!
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What's included
- Bespoke Finisher's Medal
- Bag drop
- Race Village
- First aid support
- Refreshments
- Massage & physio
- Wide range of entertainment
- Pacers
- T-shirt for Green Challenge runners
How to get there
Madejski Stadium, Junction 11, M4, Reading RG2 0FL, UK
Get full directionsShuttle Bus
There will be free shuttle buses between Reading Station and the Madejski Stadium from 07:00-14:30, which is open to everyone.
By Car
It is asked that people do not use junction 11 on the M4 to gain access to Reading town centre as this will be affected due to road closures.
Parking
Please note, there will be no parking at Madejski Stadium or on the surrounding roads.
Car parking is now sold out for the event, entrants are asked to organise their own parking from here on. It is suggested that you park in the city centre and use the free shuttle bus.
If you have pre-booked parking, your car park allocation and all directions will be included with your permit. Pre-booked car parks are located at:
- Red Car Park - A33/ Longwater Avenue, RG2 0QS
- Yellow Car Park - Wood (Foster Wheeler), Shinfield Park, Shinfield, RG2 9FW
- Blue Car Park - Mereoak Park & Ride, RG7 1JY, just south of J11 on the M4. (There is a free shuttle bus too and from the Race Village.)
By Taxi
There is also a Taxis service between the station and the Stadium, with taxi pick up points at both locations – fixed price £10 between these locations. Please note a Taxis will take you to other destinations from the Stadium, this will be charged on the meter.
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Friday
17:00 - 20:00 Race pack collection opens
Saturday
10:00 - 16:00 Race pack collection opens
Sunday
07:00 Race Village & Helpdesk opens
08:30 Green Park Challenge starts
10:15 Half Marathon first wave starts
15:00 Helpdesk closes
It is recommended that entrants arrive approximately 45 minutes before their race to ensure plenty of time to get to the start lines.
Half Marathon
All entrants will be issued a colour-coded race number based on the estimated finish time entrants supply when registering for the event. Please start in the wave associated with the colour on your bib.
Green Park Challenge
The Green Park Challenge will have 2 waves, one for participants 11 & over and including the Corporate Challenge Green Park Challenge runners. The second wave will include those U10 and all accompanying adults.
Race Packs
Race packs will be available for collection at the Voco Hotel, Madejski Stadium, Reading RG2 0FL, both on the Friday and Saturday before the event. All entries made after 6th March will need to collect their race packs on the friday or saturday before the event.
If you requested your race pack to be posted to you, you should receive your race pack by the following dates:
- Entries before the 16th February 2022, posted week commencing 13th March 2022
- Entries between 17th February and 6th March 2022, posted week commencing 21st March 2022
All entries made after 6th March MUST collect their race pack the friday or saturday before the event.
For those who have chosen to have their pack sent to them, if your race pack does not arrive by these times then please collect a replacement pack from the events Helpdesk, which will be open on Friday evening and Saturday morning at the times listed above.
International runners will need to collect their race pack from the Helpdesk situated in the Race Village. Please bring a copy of your race entry confirmation email as well as a form of ID.
Age Requirements
All entrants must be 17 and older to enter the Half Marathon, and 4 and older to enter the Green Park Challenge.
Pacers
There will be pacers at the Half Marathon running at 5-minute intervals between 1:20 and 2:30 and are a great way to help you stay on target.
Water Stations
Water stations will be positioned at every 3 mile point along the route.
Sweep Times
There will be a sweep vehicle at the rear of the race to support any struggling runners. If the sweep vehicle passes you, you may be asked to retire from the race and the roads might start to open back up. The sweep vehicle will reach the following miles at these times:
- 1 mile - 11.10
- 2 miles - 11.25
- 3 miles - 11.40
- 4 miles - 11.50
- 5 miles - 12.10
- 6 miles - 12.20
- 7 miles - 12.35
- 8 miles - 12.55
- 9 miles - 13.10
- 10 miles - 13.35
- 11 miles - 13.45
- 12 miles - 14.05
- 13 miles - 14.25
Fancy Dress
Runners are more than welcome to dress up for the event, but it is recommended that you test out your outfit first to make sure it's suitable and comfortable to run in.
Results
You will receive an email shortly after Race Day to confirm your provisional finish time and place. It may take 2-3 days before your time becomes official.
FAQs
Can I enter the Reading Half Marathon on the day?
No, entries on the day will not be taken.
Can I take part in the Reading Half Marathon in a wheelchair?
Wheelchair entrants will start at 10am, just before the main race.
Is there somewhere I can leave my bag while running at the Unleashed Performance Reading Half Marathon?
Yes, there will be baggage tents located in the race village.
Will there be changing facilities at the Unleashed Performance Reading Half Marathon?
No, there will not be dedicated changing facilities or showers at the event.
Can I bring my dog to the Unleashed Performance Reading Half Marathon?
Yes, but please bear in mind that with over 18,000 people the Race Village will be extremely busy. Therefore, for the safety of your dog and other runners it is asked that you keep them on a lead. However, dogs are not allowed in the stadium, except guide dogs.
Can I run in the Unleashed Performance Reading Half Marathon with a buggy?
No, buggies and pushchairs are not permitted during the races.
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