Retford Half Marathon and Family Fun Run

Retford Half Marathon and Family Fun Run

5th March 2023
Half Marathon Start 10.00am | Fun Run Start 10.15am

Hosted by Retford Athletic and Running Club

 

VENUE

RETFORD OAKS ACADEMY,
BABWORTH ROAD,
RETFORD,
Nottinghamshire,
DN22 7NJ
 

EVENT SUMMARY

Held under UK Athletics Rules, the Retford Half Marathon attracts approximately 1200 entrants each year and is a key fixture for seasoned runners from across Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire, as well as for others who are taking part in their first half-marathon. Many runners also use it as a warm up to the London Marathon held in April.

The 2023 event will once again start and finish at the Retford Oaks Academy on Babworth Road in Retford which offers excellent facilities for runners and their supporters. Following the success of the 2022 event which sold out we have increased the race limit to 1,400. The event will once again see “chip timing” used.

The Family fun run is approximately 2km.  There is no minimum age but under 10's must be accompanied by an adult.  Prizes for the first three home (under 7 years of age) and medals for all entrants.  Entry fee for the fun run is £3. Entrants must complete an online or hard copy entry form to take part.

EVENT FACILITIES

Indoor changing facilities, showers, toilets, parking, refreshments.

START TIME / FIELD - HALF MARATHON

Half Marathon: Start 10.00am

Field: 1400 Max Entrants | Age Limit: 17 |  Entry On day: Yes (if race cap not reached)

ENTRY FEES

Affiliated Runner Entry Fee: £21.00.

Un-affiliated Runner Entry Fee: £23.00.

Entries on the day (if available) are (+£2).

AWARDS

Prizes and Trophies for the first three Males and first three Females Trophy for each Female and Male Veteran Category (only one individual prize and trophy per runner) *Commemorative Technical T-shirt for entrants completing the half marathon.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

From Retford Oaks Academy on Babworth Road in Retford, the course touches the edge of Retford before heading north on the old London Road and then sweeping back on rural roads back to the finish at Retford Oaks.

START TIME / FIELD - FUN RUN

Fun Run: Start 10.15am

Field: 200 Max Entrants | Age Limit: 1 |  Entry On day: Yes (if race cap not reached)

ENTRY FEES

Adults / children Entry Fee: £3.00

AWARDS

Prizes for first three under 17’s and medals for all entrants.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Fun Run starts on the main drive inside the grounds of Retford Oaks Academy, and then heads up to the schools large playing fields before looping around the field and then back to the finish on the main drive.

RETFORD WEBSITE
https://www.retfordac.co.uk/

Keep upto date by following our facebook page.

A link to the start list will be available nearer the race.

THOSE ENTERING AFTER MONDAY 20 FEB WILL COLLECT THEIR NUMBER ON THE DAY.

 

HEADPHONE POLICY:

** PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT OPERATES A NO EARPHONES/HEADPHONES POLICY (OF ANY TYPE) - INCLUDING BONE CONDUCTION HEADPHONES **

Event Organiser

Name: David Corbett

Link to events website: https://www.retfordac.co.uk/