Entries filling fast for the 2017 Vitality Reading Half Marathon
Calling all runners and fitness enthusiasts looking for a new challenge in 2017! Entries are filling fast for one of the UK’s fastest half marathons - the Vitality Reading Half Marathon, Sunday 19 March 2017.
The 34th event will build on the success of 2016 which saw more than 12,000 runners take on the prestigious course. It’s a date not to be missed in the 2017 race calendar, so enter now to avoid missing out on one of the UK’s top running events.
Runners in their thousands will lace up their trainers and head to the start line in the stunning parkland of Green Park where the race begins with a loop before crossing the A33. The route then takes in the beautiful grounds of Reading University and the highlights of the bustling town centre before runners complete their 13.1-mile journey in the iconic Madejski Stadium for the final straight, set to be packed with a 15,000-strong crowd of cheering family and friends.
Judith Manson, Sweatshop’s Race Director, comments: “We had a fantastic event last year, and entries have been flooding in for the 2017 race since April! This really is a race for everyone; from the experienced athlete looking for a new personal best, through to the complete beginner looking for a friendly, fun environment to run in.”
“Every year the people of Reading provide incredible support for the runners, along the whole length of the course and you’ll not find another race finish to rival the amazing feeling of running into the magnificent Madejski Stadium, to rapturous crowd support.”
“The race is also just weeks before April’s London Marathon, so it doubles up as an ideal training race for those runners working towards the marathon. So don’t delay your entry, sign up now to avoid disappointment and get ready to run one of the best races in the UK.”
Entry fees for the 2017 Vitality Reading Half Marathon are £36.00 for UKA affiliated club runners and £40.00 for all other runners, which includes a fantastic medal, finisher bag and finishers t-shirt at the end of the race.
Before the start of the half marathon, the Green Park Challenge will see 2,000 runners of all ages and abilities tackle the shorter 3km course. The park is set to be flooded in a sea of green as all runners don their Green Park Challenge t-shirts to raise money for many charitable causes. Entries for the Green Park Challenge are £8.50 and includes a race t-shirt – sign up your family and friends now.
For more information about the 2017 Vitality Reading Half Marathon and to secure your place visit http://www.readinghalfmarathon.com