Salisbury Half Marathon
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Two lap flat fast course starting on closed roads in the City Centre, with a finish in the grounds of the stunning Cathedral. Great route for a personal best and novice friendly
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Sun 3rd Oct 2021
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Salisbury, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
New Canal, Salisbury SP1, UK
Start times
Sun 3rd Oct 2021
Half Marathon:
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Here are the distances available for Salisbury Half Marathon
Half Marathon
13.1mi
Route information
THE COURSE
This is sure to be one of the most popular Half Marathons in the South. Super flat, fast course with a superb atmosphere around some of the great landmarks of the City. The route is then two laps with virtually zero elevation change, ensuring it suitable for those chasing a personal best, or equally suited for first timers at Half Marathon distance. Lap one will include a run through the Cathedral Grounds, with the race finishing on the Sports Field within the Cathedral Grounds. Ensuring a great finish experience for both athletes and spectators alike.
COURSE SPECIFICS
- Partially closed roads
- Flat and fast course
- Catering facilities
- Fantastic finish atmosphere
- Stunning location
COURSE STATS
Average run time - 2:10:35
Length - 13.1miles
Terrain - Road
Used For - Running
Ascent - 325 feet (25 per mile)
Descent - 328 feet (25 per mile)
Hills 30.93%, 30.08%, 38.98%
(% of route uphill, downhill and flat)
(% of route uphill, downhill and flat)
Calories burned - 1446kcal
CUT-OFF TIME
We will apply a race cut-off of 3 hours. This makes allowance for 14min/mile pace. We will be standing down marshals, and the road closure will be lifted from this point. Anybody left on the course at this stage can be retrieved by the sweeper vehicle.
DRINKS STATION
There will be one drink station on the route, which you will pass on each lap at approximately 3.5 miles and 9.5 miles.
An additional Drink Station will be passed in the Grounds of the Cathedral at the end of Lap one, at approximately 7 miles. The drink station will have small biodegradable cups of water, and jelly babies. Please ensure you put your empty cups in the bins provided. There will be bottled water for all at the finish line.
RUNNER SAFETY
If you see a fellow runner in difficulty or distress, please relay the situation to the next marshal location.
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What's included
- Bespoke medals
- A technical t-shirt
- Access to water stations every 3 miles
- Parking near city centre
- Access to catering facilities
- Toilets
- Baggage Drop
- Chip timed
- Drinks station
- Post-race massage
- Awards
- Results
How to get there
New Canal, Salisbury SP1, UK
Get full directionsLocation - Guildhall Square, Salisbury SP1 1JH, UK
Parking -
Ample parking is available at the car parks close to the City Centre. Most City Centre car parks offer reduced rate parking on Sundays. Car Parks are well signposted from all major routes into the City. There will be no parking available in the grounds of the Cathedral.
Event day logistics
RACE SCHEDULE
Start Line: New Canal, Salisbury SP1 2AA
Race HQ: Guildhall Square, Market Walk, Salisbury SP1 1JH
Please arrive 45 minutes before the start to register and prepare.
11:45 - Race brief
12:00 pm - START
13:45 pm - Trophies present to top 3 male and female runners
RACE NUMBERS
Race numbers will be posted to all runners approximately 10 days before the race. If yours has not arrived or if you lose it, go to the Information Point (Guildhall Square) and we will be able to issue a replacement.
PRE-RACE ASSEMBLY & RACE BRIEFING
Runners should assemble in Guildhall Square where a Race Briefing will take place at 11:45.
The group will then walk together to the start on New Canal.
The group will then walk together to the start on New Canal.
TOILETS
There are toilets in the Market Square, and a number of Public Toilets around the City Centre.
The race route also runs past public toilets on Cranebridge Road at approx 7 miles. There will be a temporary toilet near the drink station in Netherhampton. We will have temporary toilets available at the finish.
The race route also runs past public toilets on Cranebridge Road at approx 7 miles. There will be a temporary toilet near the drink station in Netherhampton. We will have temporary toilets available at the finish.
BAGGAGE DROP
The bottom of your race number has a tear off luggage label. A Baggage Drop van will be located on Guildhall Square for your left luggage, which will then be relocated near to the finish line. We cannot accept responsibility for any valuables, so please keep your left luggage to a minimum, or leave it with a friend or family member where possible.
The bottom of your race number has a tear off luggage label. A Baggage Drop van will be located on Guildhall Square for your left luggage, which will then be relocated near to the finish line. We cannot accept responsibility for any valuables, so please keep your left luggage to a minimum, or leave it with a friend or family member where possible.
PACERS
We will have easily identifiable pacers on the course pacing at 1hr30mins, 1hr45mins, 2hrs, 2hr15mins and 2hrs30mins. Please assemble at the start near to your closest pacer (faster towards the front, slower towards the rear).
POST-RACE MASSAGE
We are pleased to have secured the services once more of Salisbury Sports Therapy, who will be available to ease any discomfort you may be experiencing at the finish!
We are pleased to have secured the services once more of Salisbury Sports Therapy, who will be available to ease any discomfort you may be experiencing at the finish!
RACE RESULTS
Race results will be available to view online once you record a finish time.
All results will remain provisional for 72 hours to allow the timing team to respond to any queries.
Race results will be available to view online once you record a finish time.
All results will remain provisional for 72 hours to allow the timing team to respond to any queries.
Awards Presentation
Trophies will be presented to the top three male and female finishers near the finish line at approx. 13:45hrs. Age category prizes will be mailed out post-race.
Trophies will be presented to the top three male and female finishers near the finish line at approx. 13:45hrs. Age category prizes will be mailed out post-race.
Spectator Info
The Start/Finish area is a great safe area for spectators. Refreshments are available from our Caterers and from outlets in the City Centre.
What is in Salisbury?
- Visitor Centre
- Toilets
- Camping
- Cafe's
- Pubs
FAQs
Can you sign up for the Salisbury Half Marathon on the day?
No, entries are only available online in advance of the event.
Where can I find results for the Salisbury Half Marathon?
You can find results for this year and previous years here: https://www.salisburyhalf.com/results/
At what time does the Salisbury Half Marathon start?
The event will start at midday (12pm). Aim to turn up around an hour in advance of this to ensure you are fully prepared by the time the race starts.
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