I enjoyed running the Wokingham Half-Marathon in 2008, so thought I would give it another go. Originally scheduled for mid-February, and to be part of my build-up to the Paris and London Marathons, the really heavy snowfall we had meant that the race was postponed to 24 May.
The race is very well organised, and the quibble I had last year about the start seemed to have been ironed out by having timing chips built into the running numbers. The warm sunny weather meant many runners may have abandoned trying for a PB. Though if you are looking to achieve one then this race should be on your list. A relatively flat, almost entirely traffic free course and an entry of less than 2500 runners means you can really focus on your mile splits, all of which are clearly marked on the course.
A goody bag is non-existent,which may not please everyone, but free town centre parking, good signage, a healthy number of toilets (these things matter…), and a free hot drink at the end means that all basics are covered well.
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