The Royal Borough of Kingston Half Marathon

Start -

All competitors should try to arrive at least one hour before the start to allow time to collect your race number and timing chip from Race HQ. You will also need time for warming up and lining up. The Start is in Kingston Market Place. The race will start promptly at 08:30 am. Listen for the race marshals instructions to guide you to the start at the appropriate time.
Please be realistic about your expected performance, line up according to how fast you plan to run. Slower runners should move to the back of the group. The race cut off time is 3 hours.
Please pay attention to the pre-race instructions. These are for the benefit of all runners, and will help guide you through the course and keep you safe.This advice is for your own safety and that of other road users.
You must be certain to run over the matting at the start line to ensure that your chip is registered.

Finish -

The Finish is in the same place as the start in Kingston Market Place.
The timing chip inside your number will record your race time as you cross the line. Make certain that you run over the matting in the finish funnel, this will ensure that your chip is registered. Once you have crossed the finish line, don’t stop, keep moving to the end of the funnels; stay in the exact order in which you have finished. Please don’t get ahead of anyone in the finish funnels. This is very important for accurate timing and placing. If someone gets in front of you, politely ask them to go back, they may not only get your hard earned place and time, but they may also mess the whole results up.
Please recycle your running number! We have a recycling policy for the race so please help by dropping your number into the bins provided, unless you wish to keep it as a race momento.

Race Numbers -
Please note that we are not sending numbers out in the post in advance. You have the option of either:

–Collecting your race pack from the Up and Running store in Surbiton. Collection dates will be confirmed in due course.

–Or alternatively from race registration on the day. If you are picking up your number on the day please allow plenty of time for this. Only the person who has entered the race should collect the race number.

Shoe Chip Timing -
The shoe chip is secured by weaving it through your shoe lace; please follow the instructions in your race pack as to how to do this. Your chip will be detected as you cross the finish line and your time and race number will be recorded automatically. Results will be in finish position order. Personal chip times are for your information only.
Please make sure that you return your chip after finishing the race, otherwise you may not get a time!

Baggage -
Baggage storage facilities will be available at Race HQ in the Market Place. Please note the organisers cannot accept responsibility for security and advise that competitors do not leave valuables in their bags.

Volunteers Needed
The RBK Half Marathon looks forward to great support from local volunteers and we would be really grateful for help to ensure the runners and supporters have a safe and enjoyable day. We are very fortunate in getting support from charities we are involved with and members of the local running community. Also friends and relatives of runners sometimes like to get involved with the organisation on the day.

Roles
Course Marshals: directing runners along the course

Start/Finish Marshals: directing runners at the start/finish

Rewards Marshals: congratulating runners, giving medals

Infrastructure Marshals: Heavy lifting and sharp thinking to help set up the course.

If you’d like to be a volunteer at the Royal Borough of Kingston Half Marathon 2018, drop us an email at [email protected] with the subject line “volunteer” to register your interest.