Wokingham Half Marathon
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Event summary
Race around Wokingham in this half marathon which has been going for over 30 years. Great for runners of all types as you make your way around scenic rural roads. Come for a quick time on a flat and pleasant course.
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How to enter
Tickets available until Sat Sep 18 2021
What's included:
- 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.
Half Marathon
12:00am Sun 19th Sep 2021
Run 13.1mi
Mini Mile
10:00am Sun 19th Sep 2021
Run 1mi
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4.585 reviews
my first half marathon and it could not have been better organised. everything was set up to make the pre race time relaxed and just let each runner get ready in their own way. the race itself was not too hard, a good mix of hills and flat running away from traffic, the supporters were brilliant and i could not have done it without their support all the way round. post race just as organised. lovely to have my official tie emailed to me along with the official photos. a really memorable day. … read more
Frequently asked questions
How old must I be to enter the Wokingham half marathon?
Half marathon entrants must be 17 years or older on the day of the race.… read moreWhen do entries close for the Wokingham Half?
Entries will close when the event is full, we intend taking 3000 runners. … read moreI 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… read moreYou may also like
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Route description
Route description
The Wokingham Half Marathon is a flat, out and back route run entirely on road. It is a scenic rural route.
The water stations are located at 3 miles, 5 miles, 7.5 miles and 9.5 miles.
Medical points are located around the route, please speak to the marshals if you are feeling unwell and they will call for medical back up.
my first half marathon and it could not have been better organised. everything was set up to make the pre race time relaxed and just let each runner get ready in their own way. the race itself was not too hard, a good mix of hills and flat running away from traffic, the supporters were brilliant and i could not have done it without their support all the way round. post race just as organised. lovely to have my official tie emailed to me along with the official photos. a really memorable day.
Nice run , smashing weather this year ( novel!) and helpful easy course out and back. Good winter loosener
My first half marathon and it was great fun.Organised brilliantly, well represented and everyone was incredibly friendly.I will definitely be returning next year.
Lovely flat route, perfect for trying to push yourself a little faster. Marshalls very supportive and friendly only slight criticism was the crowded bottle neck start.
First Half Marathon for 15 years, the pacing runner for 2:20 was awesome........ talking to us all the way and providing updates and timings at each mile, also had advice for tackling the inclines and shaking things out on the descents. Only criticism is that this feel more like a serious athletic rather than fun event. I finished in 2:18 (which I was pleased with) but things appeared to be winding down in terms of support and amenities. Next stop Reading Half :-)
Super half marathon. One single loop very flat course. Very well organised and marshalled. Will be back next year....hopefully!
Well organised race with an entertaining pre-match PA address and more supporters out on the country lanes than I expected.
Was my 1st half and I loved it. Was a bit hillier than I thought which was tougher as hot! However where can I get my time? Not on the website! Please advise
Great course, lots of good competition. Well marked and marshalled. Lots of support on route.Leave plenty of time for bag drop long queue, bag tags in advance would have helped.Free tea at finish was a nice touch. Recommend for all abilities.
Well organised event and thoroughly enjoyed with a fairly flat course good pb potential start line could be wider but that's a tiny thing
Its my fifth time running the Wokingham half marathon but this is definitely been the best organised one so far (especially with regard to the excellent weather). The course is fast But is not flat. Its quite well supported for a small race. Its also generally considered a good place to get a PB although I would caution new runners to this one but the last 3 miles are broadly uphill and it can take a toll after a hard first 10 miles. Definitely recommended!
Great half marathon. Loved the route and atmosphere even got my pb. Will be doing it again next year
If you are expecting a pancake flat race forget it! If you can get your head around the final push, and leave enough in the tank for the last 3 uphill miles you'll do great! Great support from locals and heaps of volunteers throughout the course. The pacers with my group (2:30) were encouraging and did their best to bring us home. Few tips: Don't skip hills in training or hill repeats. Get to the site early so you grab a parking spot and can chill for a good 30-45mins. Queue for the loos early. Buy your T-shirt online. Throw gels down your neck at mile 8 or 9. Be prepared for weird unseasonable weather (it was hot!). There are plenty of water stations to warrant ditching your own water bottle.
Fantastic race and great organisation - plenty of toilets, good pre and post race facilities. pretty flat course apart from couple of hills. Amazing atmospheres and friendly Marshalls . Smashed my PB despite 17 degrees weather in Feb!
Another PB this year! the road bridge at mile 10 is a real killer. No T shirt or goody bag at the end :(
Good course relatively flat and well organised. Disappointing they didnt have any thing at the end i.e chocolate bar, banana etc like other races, esp given the amount you pay, however overall good race.
Had a great time. Not as flat as I was lead to believe.All packed up early for us slower runners so no after drink.No crowds really which is a shame.I would run it again.
Beautiful day for it yesterday, course wide and open on all closed roads. 1hr50 pacers made my day! Encouraging and enthusiastic, they got my over the line with a huge PB! Thank you!
A good course & enjoyable run. Thank you to all the marshals & a massive thank you to the 2hr 15 pacers for all your encouragement & helping me achieve a new PB.
J
Jean-Marie4.7
Did the Half Marathon in 2019This was my first official 1/2 marathon and I really enjoyed it. The weather made such a difference. When the sun shines everyone is happy. Will definitely do this one again.
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Katsiaryna1.0
Did the Half Marathon in 2018The event is well organized, but a really bad route. Over motorways and straight roads and then back the way you came. Dull.! It's supposed to be a Wokingham half, but goes no where near the town. It should be through the town from Cantley and down Rose street and left at the bottom . That way traffic can still flow through town. I have done it 3 times, but won't pay to do it again until the route is improved.
This is my 1/2 marathon PB course!The start of the last 3 years, this race is where I set my stall out and push it. And once again, this year I got another PB.A nice, traffic free course, with only the smallest of rolling hills (although the return over the motorway bridge feels like a mountain :) and not too many turns. Regular water stations, great marshalling and support make this a great race.See you next year for another PB?
A great race whatever your level. A good standard towards the front of the race with approx 100 people around 80 mins or quicker so a good one for your club enthusiast gunning for a PB. Very quick course if conditions are good. A big field means this is also a good one for first timers and everyone in between. Support club hosted events! this is grass roots running get involved.
I thought it was a great race. Good organisation, the course was great and there were a lot more supporters on route than I expected.All in all a great race!
The support and marshalling at Wokingham half are absolutely amazing, if you are doing your first half then this is the one!
Good race. Achieved by second best time ever! At the age of 56 I was very happy with that.
Had a great race with a course pb. Marshals and drink stations were excellent and a cracking cuppa and bacon buttie at end !!!!
Enjoyable well run event. Great for first timers as well as experienced runners.
This is a wonderful event, flat course, plenty of enthusiastic marshals and spectators. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience - and managed a new PB!
Not my favourite half to be honest. Not much support out on the course compared to other races I've done recently. Uphill 2nd half always makes me glad its over. But its cheap.
Really really well organised race - operated smoothly from start to finish. Couldnt think of any way it could be better apart from a few more spectators but there were loads more than I expected for a club race! Well done to all who organised/helped, a great race
Travel and parking easy enough but needs a bit of thought ahead of time. Make sure you get there before the roads close if the course is on your route in.
Always a good race I did not run as well this year blame that on the skiing trip but everything was good well organised and lovely route to run! Last year I got my PB on this course and I'll be back it is a good one!
An excellent event - well signed from the town, lots of toilets, baggage well organised. Great event.
Great race, very well organised! Not a fan of the medal, small and basic compared to a lot of other halfs!Top tip for anyone running this for the first time, flat bar the 2 motorway bridges, dont forget you also have to climb these on the way back so save a little for them
Good route nice scenic quiet a flat course time seem to fly by.
The pre-race information is useful and accurate. Parking can be a challenge.
The Bridges are tough on the way back, especially if theres wind. Other than that, a well organised, flat, fast and certainly a PB course. Look forward to it every year
The limited availability af parking and how long it took to walk from the parking by the train station.
Decent club runner focused half. Long enough before London to allow a full recovery and a firm favourite for getting AAA championship qualifying times for London.
Race turned out to be more undulating than expected, when advertised as a flat course.Not silly hilly, just unexpected.
Great race, really good value for money and a fast course that I can see re-running in the coming years
Great event. As with all events, more toilets at the start would have been a bonus!
Loved the race! Perfect pb course will definitely be back next year
Love tbe run and route. Will deff do again.Was quite miffed that I had to but a tshirt though!
The course was recommended to me as a potential PB course. I had no knowledge of what to expect prior to the day, but what I did find was an even very well organised and great value for money. Although run in closed roads, the scenery was limited to country roads, but serene enough.
Great race when you are after a PB. Lots of experienced runners to set the pace and sheltered from the wind.
The race is all.on roads, I had this idea it would be a mixture of road and track but it didn't effect my choice of trainer.
it wouldve been better had I not lost a few weeks training. A relatively flat course
Well organised race, mainly flat with a few bridges but nothing to worry about. Loads of different levels of people running from slow to fast, and i always find someone to pull me along that bit quicker!! Have run this race 3 or 4 times and will keep coming back for more..
Wasnt as cold as last year result You all do a cracking job at organising, and appreciate all the man/women power
I have run the race several times before so I was well acquainted with any details
Done it several times. Its well organised and a more serious event than some of the more community based runs like Reading. The only improvement I would like to see would be improved drinks stations. Specifically, the plastic cups are difficult to drink from, on the run, and are potentially a source of infection. A minor point and I realise the environmental challenges of providing sealed water but worth considering. However, itsa great event and Im already looking forward to my next one.
Had all the knowledge beforehand that I needed - appreciate the number & chip being sent out as I do not like queuing up in the morning for it. Route maps and village map were useful. Cannot imagine I will do anything different to this year when I run it next year as I will be back.
The car parking was a little difficult with the closer car parks full up very early. It seemed a little chaotic as no one knew the best place to park once the others were filling up.
The whole event is well supported and well organised. There is only water available on the course which I know some people would like to know just in case they normally use gels or isotonic drinks.
I researched into the course before racing to get a well rounded idea of what to expect of the course. Definitely recommend taking some energy supplements during the race.
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Logistics and schedule
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
Spectators are more than welcome!
Volunteers
Volunteers are a focal point of all Racesolutions 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:
How to get there
South Berkshire Hockey Club - Cantley, UK, Wokingham RG40 5QG, UK
Get directionsLocation: Cantley Park, Twyford Road, Wokingham, RG40 5QG.
Race Day Parking – There is no parking at Cantley Park or on the surrounding roads due to the event road closures. Please avoid the area as it may cause delays to the race if we have to remove vehicles from the route.
Emmbrook School has approx 200 free spaces and open between 8.00am and 2.30pm.
Frequently asked questions
How old must I be to enter the Wokingham half marathon?
Half marathon entrants must be 17 years or older on the day of the race.When do entries close for the Wokingham Half?
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 hereWhat will I receive before the Wokingham Half?
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.Booking related questionsDo you have a question about bookings, cancellations, or refunds?
Half Marathon
12:00am Sun 19th Sep 2021
Mini Mile
10:00am Sun 19th Sep 2021
Route description
Route description
The Wokingham Half Marathon is a flat, out and back route run entirely on road. It is a scenic rural route.
The water stations are located at 3 miles, 5 miles, 7.5 miles and 9.5 miles.
Medical points are located around the route, please speak to the marshals if you are feeling unwell and they will call for medical back up.
my first half marathon and it could not have been better organised. everything was set up to make the pre race time relaxed and just let each runner get ready in their own way. the race itself was not too hard, a good mix of hills and flat running away from traffic, the supporters were brilliant and i could not have done it without their support all the way round. post race just as organised. lovely to have my official tie emailed to me along with the official photos. a really memorable day.
Nice run , smashing weather this year ( novel!) and helpful easy course out and back. Good winter loosener
My first half marathon and it was great fun.Organised brilliantly, well represented and everyone was incredibly friendly.I will definitely be returning next year.
Lovely flat route, perfect for trying to push yourself a little faster. Marshalls very supportive and friendly only slight criticism was the crowded bottle neck start.
First Half Marathon for 15 years, the pacing runner for 2:20 was awesome........ talking to us all the way and providing updates and timings at each mile, also had advice for tackling the inclines and shaking things out on the descents. Only criticism is that this feel more like a serious athletic rather than fun event. I finished in 2:18 (which I was pleased with) but things appeared to be winding down in terms of support and amenities. Next stop Reading Half :-)
Super half marathon. One single loop very flat course. Very well organised and marshalled. Will be back next year....hopefully!
Well organised race with an entertaining pre-match PA address and more supporters out on the country lanes than I expected.
Was my 1st half and I loved it. Was a bit hillier than I thought which was tougher as hot! However where can I get my time? Not on the website! Please advise
Great course, lots of good competition. Well marked and marshalled. Lots of support on route.Leave plenty of time for bag drop long queue, bag tags in advance would have helped.Free tea at finish was a nice touch. Recommend for all abilities.
Well organised event and thoroughly enjoyed with a fairly flat course good pb potential start line could be wider but that's a tiny thing
Its my fifth time running the Wokingham half marathon but this is definitely been the best organised one so far (especially with regard to the excellent weather). The course is fast But is not flat. Its quite well supported for a small race. Its also generally considered a good place to get a PB although I would caution new runners to this one but the last 3 miles are broadly uphill and it can take a toll after a hard first 10 miles. Definitely recommended!
Great half marathon. Loved the route and atmosphere even got my pb. Will be doing it again next year
If you are expecting a pancake flat race forget it! If you can get your head around the final push, and leave enough in the tank for the last 3 uphill miles you'll do great! Great support from locals and heaps of volunteers throughout the course. The pacers with my group (2:30) were encouraging and did their best to bring us home. Few tips: Don't skip hills in training or hill repeats. Get to the site early so you grab a parking spot and can chill for a good 30-45mins. Queue for the loos early. Buy your T-shirt online. Throw gels down your neck at mile 8 or 9. Be prepared for weird unseasonable weather (it was hot!). There are plenty of water stations to warrant ditching your own water bottle.
Fantastic race and great organisation - plenty of toilets, good pre and post race facilities. pretty flat course apart from couple of hills. Amazing atmospheres and friendly Marshalls . Smashed my PB despite 17 degrees weather in Feb!
Another PB this year! the road bridge at mile 10 is a real killer. No T shirt or goody bag at the end :(
Good course relatively flat and well organised. Disappointing they didnt have any thing at the end i.e chocolate bar, banana etc like other races, esp given the amount you pay, however overall good race.
Had a great time. Not as flat as I was lead to believe.All packed up early for us slower runners so no after drink.No crowds really which is a shame.I would run it again.
Beautiful day for it yesterday, course wide and open on all closed roads. 1hr50 pacers made my day! Encouraging and enthusiastic, they got my over the line with a huge PB! Thank you!
A good course & enjoyable run. Thank you to all the marshals & a massive thank you to the 2hr 15 pacers for all your encouragement & helping me achieve a new PB.
J
Jean-Marie4.7
Did the Half Marathon in 2019This was my first official 1/2 marathon and I really enjoyed it. The weather made such a difference. When the sun shines everyone is happy. Will definitely do this one again.
K
Katsiaryna1.0
Did the Half Marathon in 2018The event is well organized, but a really bad route. Over motorways and straight roads and then back the way you came. Dull.! It's supposed to be a Wokingham half, but goes no where near the town. It should be through the town from Cantley and down Rose street and left at the bottom . That way traffic can still flow through town. I have done it 3 times, but won't pay to do it again until the route is improved.
This is my 1/2 marathon PB course!The start of the last 3 years, this race is where I set my stall out and push it. And once again, this year I got another PB.A nice, traffic free course, with only the smallest of rolling hills (although the return over the motorway bridge feels like a mountain :) and not too many turns. Regular water stations, great marshalling and support make this a great race.See you next year for another PB?
A great race whatever your level. A good standard towards the front of the race with approx 100 people around 80 mins or quicker so a good one for your club enthusiast gunning for a PB. Very quick course if conditions are good. A big field means this is also a good one for first timers and everyone in between. Support club hosted events! this is grass roots running get involved.
I thought it was a great race. Good organisation, the course was great and there were a lot more supporters on route than I expected.All in all a great race!
The support and marshalling at Wokingham half are absolutely amazing, if you are doing your first half then this is the one!
Good race. Achieved by second best time ever! At the age of 56 I was very happy with that.
Had a great race with a course pb. Marshals and drink stations were excellent and a cracking cuppa and bacon buttie at end !!!!
Enjoyable well run event. Great for first timers as well as experienced runners.
This is a wonderful event, flat course, plenty of enthusiastic marshals and spectators. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience - and managed a new PB!
Not my favourite half to be honest. Not much support out on the course compared to other races I've done recently. Uphill 2nd half always makes me glad its over. But its cheap.
Really really well organised race - operated smoothly from start to finish. Couldnt think of any way it could be better apart from a few more spectators but there were loads more than I expected for a club race! Well done to all who organised/helped, a great race
Travel and parking easy enough but needs a bit of thought ahead of time. Make sure you get there before the roads close if the course is on your route in.
Always a good race I did not run as well this year blame that on the skiing trip but everything was good well organised and lovely route to run! Last year I got my PB on this course and I'll be back it is a good one!
An excellent event - well signed from the town, lots of toilets, baggage well organised. Great event.
Great race, very well organised! Not a fan of the medal, small and basic compared to a lot of other halfs!Top tip for anyone running this for the first time, flat bar the 2 motorway bridges, dont forget you also have to climb these on the way back so save a little for them
Good route nice scenic quiet a flat course time seem to fly by.
The pre-race information is useful and accurate. Parking can be a challenge.
The Bridges are tough on the way back, especially if theres wind. Other than that, a well organised, flat, fast and certainly a PB course. Look forward to it every year
The limited availability af parking and how long it took to walk from the parking by the train station.
Decent club runner focused half. Long enough before London to allow a full recovery and a firm favourite for getting AAA championship qualifying times for London.
Race turned out to be more undulating than expected, when advertised as a flat course.Not silly hilly, just unexpected.
Great race, really good value for money and a fast course that I can see re-running in the coming years
Great event. As with all events, more toilets at the start would have been a bonus!
Loved the race! Perfect pb course will definitely be back next year
Love tbe run and route. Will deff do again.Was quite miffed that I had to but a tshirt though!
The course was recommended to me as a potential PB course. I had no knowledge of what to expect prior to the day, but what I did find was an even very well organised and great value for money. Although run in closed roads, the scenery was limited to country roads, but serene enough.
Great race when you are after a PB. Lots of experienced runners to set the pace and sheltered from the wind.
The race is all.on roads, I had this idea it would be a mixture of road and track but it didn't effect my choice of trainer.
it wouldve been better had I not lost a few weeks training. A relatively flat course
Well organised race, mainly flat with a few bridges but nothing to worry about. Loads of different levels of people running from slow to fast, and i always find someone to pull me along that bit quicker!! Have run this race 3 or 4 times and will keep coming back for more..
Wasnt as cold as last year result You all do a cracking job at organising, and appreciate all the man/women power
I have run the race several times before so I was well acquainted with any details
Done it several times. Its well organised and a more serious event than some of the more community based runs like Reading. The only improvement I would like to see would be improved drinks stations. Specifically, the plastic cups are difficult to drink from, on the run, and are potentially a source of infection. A minor point and I realise the environmental challenges of providing sealed water but worth considering. However, itsa great event and Im already looking forward to my next one.
Had all the knowledge beforehand that I needed - appreciate the number & chip being sent out as I do not like queuing up in the morning for it. Route maps and village map were useful. Cannot imagine I will do anything different to this year when I run it next year as I will be back.
The car parking was a little difficult with the closer car parks full up very early. It seemed a little chaotic as no one knew the best place to park once the others were filling up.
The whole event is well supported and well organised. There is only water available on the course which I know some people would like to know just in case they normally use gels or isotonic drinks.
I researched into the course before racing to get a well rounded idea of what to expect of the course. Definitely recommend taking some energy supplements during the race.
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Logistics and schedule
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
Spectators are more than welcome!
Volunteers
Volunteers are a focal point of all Racesolutions 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:
How to get there
South Berkshire Hockey Club - Cantley, UK, Wokingham RG40 5QG, UK
Get directionsLocation: Cantley Park, Twyford Road, Wokingham, RG40 5QG.
Race Day Parking – There is no parking at Cantley Park or on the surrounding roads due to the event road closures. Please avoid the area as it may cause delays to the race if we have to remove vehicles from the route.
Emmbrook School has approx 200 free spaces and open between 8.00am and 2.30pm.
Frequently asked questions
How old must I be to enter the Wokingham half marathon?
Half marathon entrants must be 17 years or older on the day of the race.When do entries close for the Wokingham Half?
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 hereWhat will I receive before the Wokingham Half?
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.Booking related questionsDo you have a question about bookings, cancellations, or refunds?
Half Marathon
12:00am Sun 19th Sep 2021
Mini Mile
10:00am Sun 19th Sep 2021