Williams BMW Rochdale Half Marathon, 10K and Fun Run 2023

 

Sunday 8 October 2023

Williams BMW Rochdale Half Marathon starts 10.45am

Williams BMW Rochdale 10K starts 11.05am

Williams BMW Rochdale Fun Run starts 10.00am

(All races include finishers medal. Official t-shirt optional extra, please select when booking)

 

Returning for its seventh year, in partnership with Rochdale Harriers, Middleton Harriers, Rochdale Triathlon Club and Rochdale Borough Council, Williams BMW Rochdale Half Marathon, 10K and Fun Run is one of the highlights of the regions sporting calendar and has already helped raise tens of thousands for local and national charities. The events official charities are Springhill Hospice, Jolly Josh and Maggie's Manchester.

 

Whichever run you ch​oose, you'll be starting and finishing on The Esplanade near the stunning Rochdale Town Hall.

The traffic-free courses have an exciting and varied feel, taking you on a tour of the historic town and breath-taking Pennines countryside.

Individual Prizes – category prizes for male and female in each age group.

Also prizes for club and corporate teams.

Facilities: Marshals - Water Stations - Toilets – Secure Baggage Area - Race Photography - Winners Prizes - Medals - Parking

Corporate entries​

The corporate package enables ​​a company to pay for and administer entries for their staff. For every 10 entries you'll also get a FREE place. Running alongside workmates can be a lot of fun and this is a great way to inspire a workplace, set a challenge and motivate employees to be active and take part in this great event. If you're a business wanting to take part in any of the events, email halfmaraton@rochdale.gov.uk 

Elite Runners

We're happy to offer free entry to athletes who achieved, and can prove, the following times in 2022/23:

Marathon: under 2 hours 35 minutes for men and under 2 hours 55 minutes for women.
Half Marathon: under 1 hour 12 minutes for men and under 1 hour 23 minutes for women. 10K: under 32 minutes for men and under 38 minutes for women.
Please email evidence of your times to halfmarathon@rochdale.gov.uk.

Race number/timing chip

You'll be able to collect your race number and t-shirt (if applicable) the day before the event or on the morning of the event. We'll announce full details in September 2023.

Terms and conditions for taking part in a race

There'll be a cut-off time of 3 hours for completion from the start of the half marathon.​
For your own safety, the safety of other runners and members of the public, the wearing of head or earphones or similar devices is not permitted in this event. Automatic disqualification from race results may follow for any competitors ignoring this instruction.

Late transfer requests (18 September 2023 onwards)​:

Please refer to this link:

https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/half-marathon-10k-fun-run/half-marathon-10k-fun-run-frequently-asked-questions

 

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**For your own safety, the safety of other runners and members of the public, the wearing of head/earphones or similar device is not permitted. Automatic disqualification from race results may follow for any competitors ignoring this instruction.  Bone conducting headphones such as AfterShokz are permitted, although you'll need to let us know you intend to wear them when you collect your number or your time may be deleted.**

 

 

Event Organiser

Name: Mark Roberts

Link to events website: http://www.rochdale.gov.uk/half