Wimbledon Half Marathon - May
1 race scheduled · 1000 participants · 2021-05-23 · London
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£28.00 - £30.00Free injury protection
About this event
Kick off a summer of speed by taking part in this superb event that begins in the expansive Wimbledon Common. Great for runners of all abilities, the course winds its way through the quaint streets of Wimbledon. Come for the superb atmosphere or the finisher's medal.
Raceday details
Your organiser
At Run UK we specialise in organising our fantastic running events (5k, 10k, & Half Marathon) around the UK.
How to enter
Tickets available until Thu May 20 2021
What's included:
- Unique finisher's medal
- Chip-timing
- Race goodies at the finish line
- Baggage drop
- Official race photography
- Medical team
- Pre-race warm up
Half Marathon
9:00am Sun 23rd May 2021
Run 13.1mi
£28.00 - £30.00
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What people think
4.023 reviews
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Caroline, CL4.0
Did the race in 2019A small but nice race around Wimbledon. The organisation at the start was a bit chaotic as the sound system was not loud enough and you couldn’t hear most of the announcements. Otherwise well organised, efficient bag drop off and collection. Some of the staff at the race number collection definitely did not know the alphabet :D which made the race number collection a bit slower than it should have been and people just looked through the race numbers themselves...… read more
Frequently asked questions
Are there toilets and changing facilities?
Runners are advised to come changed and ready to run. There will be toilets at the start/finish area.… read moreWill there be medical assistance should I need it?
The Response Group Medical Team will be in attendance and there will be Medical Cyclists cycling with the runners to enhance response time in case of injury. If you need assistance during the run please alert the Marshals en-route who will be able to communicate back to the Medics.… read moreCan I leave my bag?
There will be supervised baggage drop area at the event. This is free to use but please refrain from storing valuables in this area. … read moreYou may also like
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Route description
Route description
Course will be starting at Wimbledon Common and participants will run 2 laps around the streets of Wimbledon.
The course was, the marshals were friendly, the location was convenient. There were nice refreshments available and it was fun to get a medal at the end.
CC
Caroline, CL4.0
Did the race in 2019A small but nice race around Wimbledon. The organisation at the start was a bit chaotic as the sound system was not loud enough and you couldn’t hear most of the announcements. Otherwise well organised, efficient bag drop off and collection. Some of the staff at the race number collection definitely did not know the alphabet :D which made the race number collection a bit slower than it should have been and people just looked through the race numbers themselves...
It was a beautiful sunny day and Wimbledon is so pretty so really enjoyed this. The course was crowded on the first lap because it was on pavements. I wasn't aiming for a PB but it might make it hard if you are. My only real complaint is that the shirts we paid for are way too big/long.
My best one and lioe running on your one with nice touch of nature and city. I would recommend this race for everyone.
A wonderful team that clearly worked hard to make the event fun for everyone. I would recommend this to all abilitys and a fun party of the weekend to get you out and about!
Overall a great effort from the organisers. The stretch at the beginning was useful and good to get rid of some of the nerves. Marshalls were friendly and helpful in general. Only negative comment is in the final mini-loop, I felt very lost and almost didn't know where to run at some points. There could have been more obvious signs on how to get to the finish line and the Marshalls could have put more effort at that point. Don't forget how knackered runners are towards the end, and therefore not able to focus as much.
All on open roads and pavements. Minimal Marshalling. Very weak compering. Stick to run-through events if I were you.
The route was nice and had a varied terrain.My only comment I would leave was that it was very difficult to negotiate pedestrians whilst coming through Wimbledon villiage. Many times I had to stop to avoid people who were unaware that the race was taking place. There should have been a designated running lane perhaps or better signage to avoid this.Most of the Marshalls were cheerful and encouraging however a small number were on their phones rather than helping with directions
Very well organised and a beautiful route. My only fault of the whole event would be the group warm up. Apart from that it was the most amazing Sunday morning.
Great feel to the race, but early start on a Sunday made it difficult to prepare for (10am preferred). Route challenging (nothing wrong with that) but needs to avoid Wimbledon Village or have road closures put in place. All runners got caught up here resulting in a number of people getting shoved in/out of the way! Shame the medal wasnt race specific either. Good treats at the end
Race was poorly organised in following respects:1. No road closures, meaning you run on the pavements - this was at times unsafe, especially running through Wimbledon village where numerous people are also on the pavements including young children and dogs. Have to remain alert throughout race whilst crossing roads to look for cars. 2. Route posted on website was slightly different to actual route which caused confusion for supporters. 3. Results still not available today (i.e more than 24 hours following race).4. Final 1.1m of route could have been better thought through - zig-zagging through the common to the finish line is pretty de-motivating!Would have been good to have live GPS live tracking.
Enjoyable on the whole: organisation/marshals/signage all fine but current course suffers from being very slow and constricted at the start (why start the 10k at the same time as the Half?) and pretty busy, particularly during the second lap of the Half in the Wimbledon village section. It's not much fun dodging buses, traffic, pedestrians, dogs, children etc. A staggered start and an earler overall start time might help fix these annoyances.
It was my first 10k marathon with run uk. I thoroughly enjoyed it, the pacers were motivating and friendly and there were ample of marshals to encourage you to keep going. In short, I would certainly sign up to another run, excellent experience!
Great atmosphere at start and finish and varying route with challenging areas of hill. Some of the marshalls could have been a bit more engaging but the others were.brilliant. Nice medal and marshall at finish was very helpful.
Needs alot more atmosphere and more Marshall's directing cars and people. Otherwise a nice and challenging course
The marshals were truly awful. No interest. The course was good but not that challenging. I will definitely do it again.
Very well organised! Be more creative with the 21km route. Let it run through the common etc and not a loop of the 10km.
Very well organised, it was my first Half Marathon (or any race for that matter) and it was really enjoyable. the course worked really well, well sign posted and plenty of stewards along the way to point you in the right direction as well as being very encouraging. Only reason for 4 stars for the course instead of 5 is because the uphill 1/2 mile at miles 5 and 10(ish) were a bit of a killer for a newbie, but i'd definitely do it again next year and just prepare more for that!! Pacers were great too by the way and really helped me do much better than I thought I would.
Nice local event but thought that the course was not well thought. Why could we have not run across the open common? Run crossed multiple roads and cars often had to stop or runners let them by.
Friendly pacers, good organisation with loos, volunteers and markers. A little light on numbers perhaps, but a great setting.
A small event that was well organised and in a beautiful location but the course does take you along streets that arent closed to the public so not a place for a PB. I would recommend the course to others
First time running a half marathon and really enjoyed it! The atmosphere that they created before the race was fantastic. Great to have pacers helping you track your progress along the way and some great snacks afterwards to help you recoop.The course is great, but the hill 3 quarters of the way through the lap is tough and you have to do twice. A really fun run, but not one for your new PB time if that's what you're chasing.
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Logistics and schedule
**Schedule:
0730:** Registration opens
0845: Registration closes
0850: Pre-race Warm Up
0900: Race starts
Please arrive at least 45 minutes before the start in order to complete the registration process and use the bag drop. At registration runners will receive their race number and timing chip.
Spectators
Wimbledon is one of the nicest areas in London and as such, this is a great event for spectators. Come on down and support your family and friends.
Volunteers
Volunteers are a focal point of all RunUK events. As such, they are always on the look-out for more helping hands.
If you're interested in signing up then follow the link here:
https://lets-do-this.typeform.com/to/jcfjO1LA#eventid=129142
How to get there
West Side Common, Wimbledon, London SW19 4UE, UK
Get directionsAddress: West Side Common, Wimbledon, London SW19 4UE, UK
There will be parking and the grounds, near Rushmore Pond next to Wimbledon Common, is very accessible by car and public transport.
Frequently asked questions
Are there toilets and changing facilities?
Runners are advised to come changed and ready to run. There will be toilets at the start/finish area.Will there be medical assistance should I need it?
The Response Group Medical Team will be in attendance and there will be Medical Cyclists cycling with the runners to enhance response time in case of injury. If you need assistance during the run please alert the Marshals en-route who will be able to communicate back to the Medics.Can I leave my bag?
There will be supervised baggage drop area at the event. This is free to use but please refrain from storing valuables in this area. Booking related questionsDo you have a question about bookings, cancellations, or refunds?
Route description
Route description
Course will be starting at Wimbledon Common and participants will run 2 laps around the streets of Wimbledon.
The course was, the marshals were friendly, the location was convenient. There were nice refreshments available and it was fun to get a medal at the end.
CC
Caroline, CL4.0
Did the race in 2019A small but nice race around Wimbledon. The organisation at the start was a bit chaotic as the sound system was not loud enough and you couldn’t hear most of the announcements. Otherwise well organised, efficient bag drop off and collection. Some of the staff at the race number collection definitely did not know the alphabet :D which made the race number collection a bit slower than it should have been and people just looked through the race numbers themselves...
It was a beautiful sunny day and Wimbledon is so pretty so really enjoyed this. The course was crowded on the first lap because it was on pavements. I wasn't aiming for a PB but it might make it hard if you are. My only real complaint is that the shirts we paid for are way too big/long.
My best one and lioe running on your one with nice touch of nature and city. I would recommend this race for everyone.
A wonderful team that clearly worked hard to make the event fun for everyone. I would recommend this to all abilitys and a fun party of the weekend to get you out and about!
Overall a great effort from the organisers. The stretch at the beginning was useful and good to get rid of some of the nerves. Marshalls were friendly and helpful in general. Only negative comment is in the final mini-loop, I felt very lost and almost didn't know where to run at some points. There could have been more obvious signs on how to get to the finish line and the Marshalls could have put more effort at that point. Don't forget how knackered runners are towards the end, and therefore not able to focus as much.
All on open roads and pavements. Minimal Marshalling. Very weak compering. Stick to run-through events if I were you.
The route was nice and had a varied terrain.My only comment I would leave was that it was very difficult to negotiate pedestrians whilst coming through Wimbledon villiage. Many times I had to stop to avoid people who were unaware that the race was taking place. There should have been a designated running lane perhaps or better signage to avoid this.Most of the Marshalls were cheerful and encouraging however a small number were on their phones rather than helping with directions
Very well organised and a beautiful route. My only fault of the whole event would be the group warm up. Apart from that it was the most amazing Sunday morning.
Great feel to the race, but early start on a Sunday made it difficult to prepare for (10am preferred). Route challenging (nothing wrong with that) but needs to avoid Wimbledon Village or have road closures put in place. All runners got caught up here resulting in a number of people getting shoved in/out of the way! Shame the medal wasnt race specific either. Good treats at the end
Race was poorly organised in following respects:1. No road closures, meaning you run on the pavements - this was at times unsafe, especially running through Wimbledon village where numerous people are also on the pavements including young children and dogs. Have to remain alert throughout race whilst crossing roads to look for cars. 2. Route posted on website was slightly different to actual route which caused confusion for supporters. 3. Results still not available today (i.e more than 24 hours following race).4. Final 1.1m of route could have been better thought through - zig-zagging through the common to the finish line is pretty de-motivating!Would have been good to have live GPS live tracking.
Enjoyable on the whole: organisation/marshals/signage all fine but current course suffers from being very slow and constricted at the start (why start the 10k at the same time as the Half?) and pretty busy, particularly during the second lap of the Half in the Wimbledon village section. It's not much fun dodging buses, traffic, pedestrians, dogs, children etc. A staggered start and an earler overall start time might help fix these annoyances.
It was my first 10k marathon with run uk. I thoroughly enjoyed it, the pacers were motivating and friendly and there were ample of marshals to encourage you to keep going. In short, I would certainly sign up to another run, excellent experience!
Great atmosphere at start and finish and varying route with challenging areas of hill. Some of the marshalls could have been a bit more engaging but the others were.brilliant. Nice medal and marshall at finish was very helpful.
Needs alot more atmosphere and more Marshall's directing cars and people. Otherwise a nice and challenging course
The marshals were truly awful. No interest. The course was good but not that challenging. I will definitely do it again.
Very well organised! Be more creative with the 21km route. Let it run through the common etc and not a loop of the 10km.
Very well organised, it was my first Half Marathon (or any race for that matter) and it was really enjoyable. the course worked really well, well sign posted and plenty of stewards along the way to point you in the right direction as well as being very encouraging. Only reason for 4 stars for the course instead of 5 is because the uphill 1/2 mile at miles 5 and 10(ish) were a bit of a killer for a newbie, but i'd definitely do it again next year and just prepare more for that!! Pacers were great too by the way and really helped me do much better than I thought I would.
Nice local event but thought that the course was not well thought. Why could we have not run across the open common? Run crossed multiple roads and cars often had to stop or runners let them by.
Friendly pacers, good organisation with loos, volunteers and markers. A little light on numbers perhaps, but a great setting.
A small event that was well organised and in a beautiful location but the course does take you along streets that arent closed to the public so not a place for a PB. I would recommend the course to others
First time running a half marathon and really enjoyed it! The atmosphere that they created before the race was fantastic. Great to have pacers helping you track your progress along the way and some great snacks afterwards to help you recoop.The course is great, but the hill 3 quarters of the way through the lap is tough and you have to do twice. A really fun run, but not one for your new PB time if that's what you're chasing.
4.023 reviews
Rate this event
Logistics and schedule
**Schedule:
0730:** Registration opens
0845: Registration closes
0850: Pre-race Warm Up
0900: Race starts
Please arrive at least 45 minutes before the start in order to complete the registration process and use the bag drop. At registration runners will receive their race number and timing chip.
Spectators
Wimbledon is one of the nicest areas in London and as such, this is a great event for spectators. Come on down and support your family and friends.
Volunteers
Volunteers are a focal point of all RunUK events. As such, they are always on the look-out for more helping hands.
If you're interested in signing up then follow the link here:
https://lets-do-this.typeform.com/to/jcfjO1LA#eventid=129142
How to get there
West Side Common, Wimbledon, London SW19 4UE, UK
Get directionsAddress: West Side Common, Wimbledon, London SW19 4UE, UK
There will be parking and the grounds, near Rushmore Pond next to Wimbledon Common, is very accessible by car and public transport.
Frequently asked questions
Are there toilets and changing facilities?
Runners are advised to come changed and ready to run. There will be toilets at the start/finish area.Will there be medical assistance should I need it?
The Response Group Medical Team will be in attendance and there will be Medical Cyclists cycling with the runners to enhance response time in case of injury. If you need assistance during the run please alert the Marshals en-route who will be able to communicate back to the Medics.Can I leave my bag?
There will be supervised baggage drop area at the event. This is free to use but please refrain from storing valuables in this area. Booking related questionsDo you have a question about bookings, cancellations, or refunds?
£28.00 - £30.00Free injury protection