Wokingham Half Marathon

• Finisher's Medal
• Marshalled Course
• Water Stations
• Aid stations
• Chip Timed race
• Team Competition –Mens and Womens club teams 4 to score, combined time. The results are calculated on the combined finish time for the first four competitors within their club.
• Prizes: 1/2/3 Male & Female Open, V40, V50, V60 plus cash prizes
• Xempo Pace team with pacers from 1 hour 15 minutes.

• The race starts at 10.00am but we would advise you to be at Cantley Park at least an hour before.
• Allow time to get to Cantley Park as walking time from the car parks is around 15 minutes.
• Results on the website Sunday pm.
• Race Parks will arrive in the post approx 7 – 10 days before race day.
• Race Pack includes - Race number (time chip is on the race number) please fill in the medical form on the reverse of the number. Kit tag to attach to your bag if you use the kit tent. Safety Pins for your race number (worn on the front) and a race guide.

Spectators are more than welcome!

How old must I be to enter the half marathon?
Half marathon entrants must be 17 years or older on the day of the race.

When do entries close?
Entries will close when the event is full, we intend taking 3000 runners.

I have entered the race, how do I know my entry has been received?
If you entered online you will receive a confirmation email shortly afterwards. You can check and edit your entry here

What will I receive before the race?
All runners who have been accepted into the race will be sent a race pack by post. These packs will include your t-shirt if purchased. Expect to receive your race pack up to 5 days before the race.

I have entered but am unable to take part, can I get a refund or give my place to someone else?
We do not refund entries but you can transfer or defer your place. Transfers and deferrals need to be done before the 31st January after this race packs will be made up and we cannot accept changes. E-mail deferrals to us here transfer your entry to another runner by editing your entry here.

Please note: Never swap your race number with any other runner as this could cause problems for our medical teams and results service. If we become aware of anyone who swaps their race number they will be disqualified.

Can I raise money for any charity I choose?
Yes you can run for your own charity, donate to our charities when you enter or choose not to run for a charity.

Do I have to raise money for a charity or good cause?
No, it is entirely up to you, we are a running race first with a charity element. Lots of people just want to run without raising funds and that’s absolutely fine.

Can I get a photograph of myself running the race?
Yes there will be photographers around the course although we cannot guarantee that you will be captured. Race photos are available to purchase here.

Where does the race start/finish?
The race starts and finishes in Cantley Park, Twyford Road, Wokingham, RG40 5QG. Please note there are no parking facilities for runners or spectators at Cantley Park please see details of where to park here – PARKING

What facilities are at Cantley Park?
A bag store, changing rooms, showers, catering and a help desk are located at Cantley Park.

Is the race route closed to traffic?
Yes there are road closures in place to facilitate the race. You can find details of the road closure schedule here.

How fast do I need to be to run the race? Can I walk part of the race?
Wokingham Half Marathon is a running race in which participants should make best efforts to complete the course within a 3 hour 10 minute cut-off time. Due to the time of year conditions are likely to be cold and we need to think about the volunteers as well as the runners taking part so we encourage everyone to run as much as possible in order to avoid the cut-off time.

What will happen if I fall behind the cut off time?
There is a sweep vehicle following the race. It will pick anyone up that feels unable to complete the race or falls behind the cut off times.

Can I run with a baby Jogger?
Dogs, baby joggers, baby strollers, skateboards, Nordic sticks, rollerblades, hand cycles, Kangoo Jumps, stilts, crutches, unauthorised bicycles or any other wheeled device are not permitted on the course.

Can I wear fancy dress?
Yes, we like to encourage lots of fancy dress participants – they help make the race really fun for spectators, families and runners. Please let us know here if your costume is bulky or is likely to impact on your ability to complete the course within 3 hours 10 minutes or impede other participants.

Can I wear headphones?
Bone conductor earphones are acceptable.