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With a new course for 2024, Stowmarket Striders will be running their Half Marathon from Stowupland, north of Stowmarket.
Race Headquarters and Start/Finish:
Stowupland High School
Church Road
Stowupland
Stowmarket
Suffolk IP14 4BQ
The venue in Stowupland is located approximately two miles northeast of Stowmarket. Parking will be available at the High School. Please do not park on the road or on the green.
Chip Timed and held under UKA rules.
UKA Race Licence: TBD
Certificate of course accuracy: 24/011
The Half Marathon race is open to all entrants aged 17 years or older on race day. The route takes in some of Suffolk's rural country roads through undulating scenic countryside.
Course records: As a new course, the half marathon presents an opportunity for the first male and female to set the course record
All runners completing the 13.1 miles receive a momento.
Prizes will be awarded to:
1st, 2nd & 3rd Male and Female winners
Male Vet 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70+
Female Vet 35, 40, 45, 50 , 55, 60, 65, 70+
Entry Fees
Early-bird online entries until midnight on 31/12/23: £19 for affiliated runners; £21 for unaffiliated.
Online Entry after 1/1/24: £25. A £2 discount will be given for affiliated runners.
Entry on the day if availability allows: £30. A £2 discount will be given for affiliated runners.
Field size: 500 entrants
All participants will be awarded a memento
Race Details
This is a rural course, run on a mixture of B class roads and quiet country lanes which are single track. If traffic is met on these lanes runners should give way. Runners need to be aware that apart from the start area, the roads will not be closed to traffic. Runners will be required to run on the left hand side of the road at all times unless directed to do otherwise by a race official. No Marshal has any authority to stop the flow of traffic. All runners should therefore be aware of their own responsibility to stop at any junction in any dangerous situation.
Runners will assemble in the warm up area by 9:45am. The race will start promptly at 10:00am.
First Aid Medics will be present for those requiring medical attention. If you see anyone in distress during the race, please advise a race marshal as soon as possible to call for medical assistance.
USE OF AUDIO EQUIPMENT
Use of audio headphones, including bone conducting headphones, whilst competing in our race is strictly prohibited due to traffic safety reasons. Those spotted by a marshal will be disqualified.
A copy of the risk assessment will be available on the race notice board.
FAQs
Is there a cut-off time?
Yes, the course will close 3 hours after the start of the race. Anyone still on the course after this time may be running without the support of marshals.
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Yes, you need to be 17 years of age on race day to compete
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Parking is available at race HQ, close to the race start and finish
What facilities are available at the venue?
You can find refreshments, bag drop and toilets at race HQ, but sorry no changing facilites.
Are there water stops?
Yes there will be regular water stops along the race route.
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Email: halfmarathon@stowmarketstriders.org.uk
What's the refund policy?
Sorry, we have a general non-refundable policy - however you can transfer your place to another runner. No deferrals.
Can I update my registration information?
If you have made a mistake, click on the link contained within your email confirmation.
Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?
Yes, you can transfer your place to another runner if you can't run, please use the link contained within your email confirmation.
Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?
No. If you have not officially transferred your place to another runner, please do not give another runner your race number on race day. This can lead to issues for you, the runner using your number, the club, the race organisers, and even the emergency services. UKA race regulations state that athletes who run in transferred numbers in UKA-licensed road races without permission are to be disqualified. Both they and those who pass on the number will be subject to disciplinary action via the appropriate national organisation.