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Race transfers closed on the 03/11/2025
Dear Compeitor,
Welcome to St.Neots Riverside Half Marathon & Fun Run Race Brief. Please take the time to read and understand the following Pre race Brief. I know you have probably read hundreds of these, but it is important that you understand our requirements and that which are required by the governing bodies.
DETAILS
St.Neots Half Marathon: (UKA Permit No 2025-29964 )
Certificate of Course Accuracy: (No.15/439)
Date: 16th November 2025
Distances: 13.1 mile road race
Venue: Ernulf School, Barford Rd, Saint Neots, Cambridgeshire PE19 2SA VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS
RACE STARTS TIMES
*Fun Run 09:00am Start*
*Half Marathon 10:00am Start*
See the predicted weather forecast HERE
Online entries and transfers are now closed. (There will be NO entries or transfers on the day of the race. Please let you friends know not to turn up expecting an entry or transfer)
Age: Minimum age of competitors is 17 on the day.
Parking: Open from 07:45am. It will be in the School grounds / industrial areas. Please follow signs and marshal instructions.
Parking is very limited please try to travel together where possible
REGISTRATION
RACE DAY COLLECTION
Open from 08:00am In the School Sports hall next to the school field parking. (FOLLOW ALL REGISTRATION SIGNAGE) follow the signs from the car parks, here you will collect your running number. Your timing chip will already be attached to the number please do not bend, fold or put pins through chip, please remember to wear your race number,
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN RACE PINS FOR ATTACHING RACE NUMBERS
NO RACE NUMBER = NO TIME
Registration for the main race will close promptly at 09:30am, so ensure you leave in plenty of time and please understand there are 1000 other athletes and fun runners also registering, so please dont leave it till the last minute.
VERY IMPORTANT: If you arrive after 09:30am you will not be able to register.
Please note: Nothing will be posted to you; registration is on the day only. Please ensure you arrive in plenty of time to register and prepare yourselves (The race will start at 10:00 am with or without you).
FUN RUN REGISTRATION
Open from 08:00 am in the School Sports hall next to the school field parking.(FOLLOW ALL REGISTRATION SIGNAGE), here you will collect your running number. Your timing chip will already be attached to the number please do not bend, fold or put pins through the chip, please remember to wear your race number, NO RACE
Registration for the fun run will close promptly at 08:45am, so ensure you leave in plenty of time
If you arrive after 08:45am you will not be able to register.
HALF MARATHON COURSE
View the course HERE
Follows an undulating but scenic all road route, which passes through Abbotsley, the edge of Waresley, before heading back through Abbotsley and back towards St.Neots.
Be advised this is NOT totally traffic free route. The route to 5.5 miles is traffic free. Once you get to warsley turn it is mandatory that you stay in the left hand carriageway at all times, anyone seen crossing the centre white line from here on will be disqualified, there are officials on bikes checking for this, you have been warned.
There will be toilets available for use at approx 9 miles in Abbotsley Village Hall.
Water Stations: Are situated at approximately 3 miles, 6.5 miles, 9 miles and 11.2 miles and at the finish. (These are all water bottles only with the lids removed.)
Personal Race Fluid and Nutrition: If you carry and use gels or other types of nutrition while running. Please discard the wrappers at the water stations, course signage or the bottle dump bags after each water station. If you can carry it full, you can carry it empty.
Sorry, but anyone caught discarding litter outside the drop zones will be disqualified and their results removed. (please respect the countryside and do your bit for the enviroment)
FIRST AID
Medical services Ltd will be providing first aid cover for the event. If you are injured or witness a fellow competitor getting injured please alert the nearest marshal who will call for assistance, there are marshals out on the course whom are first aid trained. If another athlete becomes seriously ill please do you best to help. There will be a medical station at 3 and 9 miles on route and at the start and finish. (Please ensure you complete your medical & contact information on the back of your race number.)
MAIN RACE PRIZES
Medal to all Finishers
Awards:
One prize only, (roll downs for agegroup prizes will apply) with exception of team & local awards.
*Prizes are given as age on the day of the race*
Main Race Presentation: When the last runner has finished or 12:30 hrs in the sports hall where registration took place. If you want your prize please stay or arrange for some to collect in your absence
FUN RUN PRIZES
Medal to all Finishers.
Awards:
*Prizes are given as age on the day of the race*
Fun Run Presentation: When the last runner has finished or 10:30 hrs in the sports hall where registration took place. If you want your prize please stay or arrange for some to collect in your absence
FINISH AREA
At the finish you will find refreshments and you will be given your well deserved finishers medal.
PARNTER OFFERS:
Revitalise Your Health Limited
We're thrilled and delighted to announce Revitalise Your Health Limited as the official sponsor of this year's St Neots Half Marathon!
Revitalise Your Health specialise in high-quality supplements and a comprehensive range of essential health checks that boost performance and promote overall well-being.
What every runner needs on their journey from the start line to the finish is maximum performance, and Revitalise Your Health can help deliver.
Exclusive Prizes Sponsored by RYH
To celebrate the partnership, RYH will be rewarding:
First Male Finisher
First Female Finisher
First St Neots Riverside Club Finisher
500th Finisher
1000th Finisher
So whether you're chasing a PB or aiming for that finish line, there is a fantastic reward waiting for you if your finish position is one of the above
And there is more! - A special Offer Just for You
As part of the sponsorship, runner can enjoy 10% off any supplement order at revitaliseyourhealth.co.uk using code: HALF25
Get your body race-ready time and time again with premium supplements and support from RYH!
We can't wait to see you on race day — whether you're first across the line or cheering from the side-lines, you're part of something amazing.
FINISH PHOTOS
Will be available for FREE you can download from our Facebook page,All we ask is that you like our page and share as much with your friends as you can. please leave us reviews as it helps us improve the events we bring to you.
SPECTATORS
The start and finish will be well marshaled and cordoned for your safety. please don't climb on the barriers. For those that want to watch your runner out on the course there is a car park with toilets and refreshments at Abbotsley village hall (3 and 9 miles same spot) please follow the signs
If you wish to drive to Abbotsley to view the race, please remember to leave prior to 09:45am before the road is closed for the start of the race. Once the last runner has come through at 3 miles the road will be reopened.
PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON THE COURSE OR GRASS VERGES.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Toilets & Changing:
Toilet facilities are available at the registration and start/finish area, please ensure you try to use them prior to going to the start area as there will only be 2 units there.
Baggage storage will be available if required. Your baggage tag is attached to the bottom of your race number. Use this facility at your own risk we accept no responsibility for lose or damage however so caused.
Refreshments: available at registration and after the race.
The race will be run according to the UKA rules. Anyone breaking the rules will be penalised and may be disqualified..
The race referee’s / race directors decision is final.
We at St.Neots Half Marathon hope you all have a great day and achieve your goals.
THANK YOU, ENJOY YOUR DAY.
POST RACE INFORMATION
St.Neots Half Marathon is a runbritain-licensed event and therefore your time is included in calculating your free runbritain handicap score. More than 50,000 runners of all standards have now claimed their runbritain handicap score. As well as giving you a current score, between scratch and 36, your free personalised running blog page includes your current national ranking, your position on the national ladder, your progress graph, your strongest distance, a head-to-head comparison with other runners and downloadable training schedules to improve your score next time you race. Your handicap score also updates automatically every time you complete a licensed event. To claim your score now, click http://www.
The St Neots Riverside Runners Half Marathon is firmly established on the race calendar with a developing reputation for being a top class event. The course is renowned as potential for PB's as its three mile downhill finish allows for some seriously fast times. The event regularly sells out at its maximum capacity of race entries within hours of opening so be sure to mark the date in your calendar and follow our facebook page for updates! The new and improved start/finish since 2015 has worked really well and will be in place again for this year.
Entries will open Friday 1st August 2025 @0800.
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