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Race Information

We are delighted that the Bosworth Half Marathon is part of the Leicestershire Road Running League.

 

Registration

  • Registration opens 8am – please arrive early to collect your number - there is a disposable chip on the reverse - do not take off!  No chip = no time. 

Race numbers will be allocated Wednesday May 7th, and then listed on the website on Thursday May 8th. 

NON CLUB RUNNERS/UNAFFILIATED, note your number from the website, and collect from the relevant numbered desk on race morning. 

AFFILIATED ENTRIES/ALL RUNNING CLUBS - Please allocate one person per Club to collect all your race numbers and distribute among your members on the morning.

 

  • Please write your details, any medical information and emergency on the day contacts on the back

  • Unsecured bag storage will be in a gazebo near the Finish Line

  • TRANSFERS ARE ALLOWED UP UNTIL midnight on Tuesday May 6th – please see Event Entry website for transfers.

 
Car parking

  • PLEASE CAR SHARE - it helps speed up entry/exit. Our Free car-parking is just outside the Lakeside Lodges entrance, a 10 minute walk to the registration/start area.

  • Unfortunately, there is no parking available to us inside the Lakeside Lodges development, so there is no suitable disabled parking. Clubs are welcome to bring tents, but because there is no parking/ off inside the Lakeside lodges, these would need to be dropped off at the gate and then carried to the race village (10 min walk). Please let the car park marshal know you have a tent, and they will park you as close as possible.

  • As you turn off the main road from Market Bosworth it will be on your left, just past the Sports Ground. Another entrance on the main Wellesborough road will also be used - please follow the directions of the car park marshals.  

  • There will be signs out advising of Road Closures, but the turn into the Lakeside Lodges/race car park is not affected.

  • When you exit the car park, there will be no right turn allowed, this is so we can get everyone exited as quickly as possible. 

 

At the start

THE RACE STARTS AT 9.30AM ON THE ROAD NEAR THE SHOP, BY THE BARRIERS WITHIN THE PARK.

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In the start area, there will be signs for your anticipated finish times, please stand by your expected finish time to ensure the start is as smooth as possible.

The first mile is on a closed road, but is fairly narrow, so it would help all runners if you could adhere to your anticipated finish time and avoid unnecessary congestion.

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Clubs are welcome to bring tents, but because there is no parking/ drop off inside the Lakeside lodges, tents would need to be dropped off at the gate and then carried to the race village (10 min walk). Please let the car park marshal know you have a tent, and they will park you as close as possible.

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COURSE         UKA PERMIT NO.  28709/2025   CERTIFICATE OF COURSE ACCURACY NO. 18/595


Road Closures

  • In association with the Leicestershire Road Running League and Leicestershire County Council, we have implemented some Temporary Traffic Road Closures:-

  • CLOSED ROADS - from the Venuek to Far Coton (to Mile 1), the Gated Road (9.5 mile to nearly 11 miles) and the Far Coton Lane returning from Market Bosworth (just past 11miles to finish). 

  • TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES (Approx 8 minutes) in Far Coton, under the Aqueduct at 2 miles and Shenton at 2.5 miles.

  • CONED CROSSING AT SUTTON CHENEY – At 9 miles in Sutton Cheney we will be using marshals/coned section to guide you onto the right hand side of the road to get you up towards the Gated Road

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On the course

  • IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU FOLLOW THE MARSHALS ADVICE AND GUIDANCE AT ALL TIMES

  • The course is one lap – undulating with a lovely little climb up the Gated Road into Market Bosworth!

  • It is well marked and marshalled by our excellent volunteers.

  • Please use the pavement wherever possible and safe to do so, be prepared to stop at junctions or crossings and give way to other road users, traffic and pedestrians.  Please keep to the left hand side of the road, unless instructed otherwise by our marshals.

  • PLEASE DO NOT LITTER THE COURSE with gel wrappers – keep them with you or pass them to a marshal. There really is no excuse for littering and ruining the goodwill we have built with the residents on our route.

  • If you feel ill or unwell on the course, please go to the nearest marshal. We have ambulances out on the course.

  • We also have people around the course that can take you back to the start/finish area if necessary.

  • There is a time limit of three hours – once the sweep vehicle has passed you, if you continue on the course, you are then taking full responsibility for yourself and must continue as a pedestrian, all marshals and Water Stations are withdrawn after the sweep vehicle has passed.

 

At the finish

YOUR MEDAL, and FYFFES BANANA WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU!

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PRIZES

  • There will be cash prizes for the Top 5 Men and Ladies

  • £100 Course Record Prize

  • 1st placed V40, V50, V60, V70, V80 Men and ladies

  • 1st and 2nd place TEAMS – 4 Men, 3 Ladies to count (sponsored by The Derby Runner)

 

PRESENTATION WILL BE BY THE FINISH LINE AT APPROX 11.30PM 

 

Photographs

  • Photos – will be on the website/Facebook soon after the event and can be downloaded for FREE!!    

 

OFFICIALS

  • Your Race Organisers               -  Desford Striders 

  • Race Referee/Adjudicator        -  Graham Smith

  • Commentator                         -  Terry Simms

  • Chip Timing                           -  Leicestershire Road Running League

  • First Aid                                 -  Trailmed and qualified marshals

 

Race Hosts

  • Desford Striders               –   One of the biggest clubs in the league and growing every year.  Come and join us on a Tues/Thursday evening for some quality training. www.desfordstriders.co.uk We’re a great Club and guarantee you a warm welcome.

 

Marshals

  • Desford Flyers                    Manning Water Stations 

  • Desford Striders                 Will be everywhere!

  • Market Bosworth Parkrun  Manning Water station at Mile 3  

  • Numerous Friends and family  -  far too many to mention, but so grateful to them all.

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AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST…… A BIG, MASSIVE THANK YOU TO YOU, FOR COMING AND JOINING US TO KEEP THIS GREAT EVENT ON THE LEICESTERSHIRE ROAD RUNNING MAP.

WE HOPE THAT YOU HAVE A GREAT RUN, ENJOY THE DAY AND WILL COME BACK AGAIN.

RESULTS WILL BE ON THE WEBSITE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER THE EVENT.

 

THANK YOU, THE BOSWORTH HALF MARATHON TEAM

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