Entries filling up as runners head to Nottingham for the Festival of Endurance Running
Entries are filling up as runners head to Nottingham for the Festival of Endurance Running that include the British Half Marathon Championships.
On Sunday 24th September, top athletes will be competing to become British Champions, at this year’s iconic Ikano Bank Robin Hood Half Marathon, in Nottingham. Elite runners will once again target the prestigious title.
Join them in this established midlands event - now in its 37th year – it has always been renowned for providing one of the most picturesque runs in the country, and in 2017, competitors will once again be inspired by many of this historic city's most iconic sights.
See the runbritain entries link here for both the Half Marathon and a full Marathon event on the day starting together at 9:30 am.
Starting on the banks of the River Trent next to the imposing spectacle of Trent Bridge the route will take you past the famous Robin Hood statue and Nottingham Castle, before twisting through the leafy private residential area of the Castle grounds. From there runners can enjoy the breath-taking and scenic views of Wollaton Park with herds of grazing deer and the magnificent Wollaton Hall.
Nottingham University’s Jubilee Campus with its unusual buildings will take you by surprise and not forgetting the idyllic riverside finish line. The Victoria Embankment at the finish attracts hundreds of spectators and supporters and is the perfect day out for locals and visitors alike.
This year's route in full can be downloaded from the event website at http://www.robinhoodhalfmarathon.co.uk
In 2017, the Ikano Bank Robin Hood Half Marathon headline charity partner is Cancer Research UK and donations will help fund continued research into a cure for this devastating disease. A host of local charities will also benefit from the efforts of hundreds of seasoned club runners and amateur athletes taking part on their behalf. This year's local charity partners include the John van Geest Cancer Research Centre at Nottingham University, the Children's Brain Tumour Trust and Nottingham Hospitals Charity.
Registration for the half-marathon is £34.95/£29.95 for registered runners and Wheelchair Half Marathon concessions are £10.
Athletes who would like to be considered for an elite place with the following performances in the past 12 months should contact [email protected]for further details:
Male half marathon runners – sub 70 minutes
Female half marathon runners – sub 80 minutes
If you’re keen to sign up and get your hands on one of the glorious medals for all finishers, visit the race website at
http://www.robinhoodhalfmarathon.co.uk
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