Torbay Half Marathon 2019
23 June 2019
Race Day Information
9:00 am - Sunday 23rd June - 2019
The Torbay Half Marathon Organised by Torbay AC
Getting there - The postcode for your sat-nav. is: - TQ4 6AG. Please allow plenty of time to get to the start as the seafront roads between Torquay and Paignton will close at 8.00am to give a traffic free course. Our Race HQ will be inside The Shoreline Restaurant on the Eastern Esplanade. Our event facilities will set up on the Middle Green near to the pier
Technical stuff - This race is staged under UKA Rules and will have medical cover provided by Red Cross Ambulance. The accuracy of the course measurement has been certified by a UKA-approved course measurer.
Timing chip - Your timing chip is built into your race number and is disposable; your number must be attached in accordance with the issued instructions. There will be no other timing system on the day.
Race number - Please insert the requested information on the reverse of your race number, which must then be pinned securely to the front of your vest. You must not cut, fold or otherwise mutilate your race number in any way. Your race number must not be transferred to another runner unless the correct procedure has been followed (see Enter Event). You will not be permitted to finish without an official race number.
The wearing of in the ear headphones - Most runners will be lapped by the lead runners – overtaking from behind. We therefore need our runners to be able to hear our marshal’s safety instructions as the lead runners and escort vehicles approach. You will not be able to hear them if you are using in the ear headphones – if you must wear in the ear headphones please use one earpiece only or use bone-conducting headphonesthat work from outside the ear. It’s really important that you hear what’s going on around you
Facilities – There will be Baggage and Changing tents, a Hunters Brewery refreshment area. A massage team from South Devon College will also be on hand to treat you after the race. Toilet facilities will be available at 2 locations on the seafront, but regret that there are no showers so how about a nice dip in the sea to revive you?
Baggage – In advance please use a thick black pen to write your race number on both sides of the tag sent to you then attach it firmly to your bag. You must present your race number to reclaim your bag afterwards. This facility will be staffed throughout the event, but please be aware that we store your belongings entirely at your own risk, so please don’t leave any valuables.
The Start – Will be on the Eastern Esplanade at the Pier, please line up from 8:45am in accordance with your estimated finishing time. Please be honest with yourself when estimating your finishing time - if you line up too far forward, you will get in the way of those who have been more realistic, particularly during the first few miles. The race will start promptly at 9:00am.
The Course – Two lap course. The course will be closed to traffic during the race, but please be alert as to what’s going on around and behind you at all times in case of an emergency. . Most runners will be lapped by the lead runners – overtaking from behind. The course is not suitable for wheelchairs. Mile markers will be in position. There will be 6 water stations supplying bottled water, including one at the finish. Along the route there also are several public toilets at various points. The course will be dismantled after 3 hours.
Medical – Red Cross Ambulance medical personnel will be on duty around the course and also at the finish line. If you or another competitor needs medical attention at any time, please alert the nearest marshal immediately.
The Finish - On the final return to Paignton Green keep left past the Pier to the finish line, you will then receive your Goody Bag with raceT-Shirt and medal.
Results - A full list of finishers will be posted at www.torbayhalfmarathon.co.uk by the early evening of race day. Race results and photos will also be also published in the Herald Express newspaper on Wednesday June 27th.
Photographs - Our official race photographers are www.photo-fit.net Register online at www.Photo-fit.net with your race number & email address to be emailed previews of your photo's straight to your inbox
Prizes - Our extensive prize list is worth over £3,000, the number and value of the individual prizes is the same for men and women. The first 3 men and first 3 women will win cash bonuses £450, £250, £100 in addition to any category prizes.
Category prizes in the form of vouchers will go to the first runner in the following groups :- 17-19 yrs, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59, 60-64 65+
NB - prizes will be awarded according to finishing positions rather than chip times. Under UKA rules.
The presentations to the first three men and women will take at 11:30 am.
All category prizes will be sent out in the post after the event
Family & friends If you know of anyone who might like to lend us a hand on race day, then please ask them to contact us at info@torbayhalfmarathon.co.uk we will be very pleased to hear from them!
And finally If you want to improve as a road runner, have look at our Training Planson this site and come and meet us at Torbay AAC, we welcome runners of all ages and abilities see www.torbayaac.co.uk
We thank our sponsors and the following organisations for their invaluable support, also the many individuals who have volunteered their time to make this event a success:-
Torbay Council, Devon & Cornwall Constabulary, Red Cross, 1st Torbay Scout Group, Community 999 Cadets , ATC Squadrons: Exeter & Newton Abbot, Torquay and the Torbay Athletic Club members.
Torbay
Paignton
TQ4 6AG
Registration open from: 07:00:00
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