Great Bentley Half Marathon is back in 2024
it will take place on
4th February 2024
RACE RESULTS 2024
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS 2024
Transfers have now closed and the start list declared.
Unfortunately we cannot accept any further requests for transfers under any circumstances.
Due to the lead times that are required by our partners sadly we can’t amend the final list that was created as per the 20th January cut off time.
We do not offer deferrals or refunds for injury or illness.
£28 – Member of UKA affiliated athletics club
£30 – Non-member of UKA affiliated athletics club
- Flat, fast course – View the route on Garmin Connect.
- UKA measured – 13.1 Miles
- Start time – 10:30 am
- Chip timing
- Minimum age 17 yrs
- Maximum 750 online entries
- No entry on the day
- Baggage storage
- First aid
- Marshalled course
- Water stations
- Cakes, sandwiches etc available
- Course NOT suitable for wheelchairs
- Due to the nature of the course we are not allowing any music devices to be worn during the race including bone conduction headphones
- All participants take part at their own risk. Any participant unsure of their physical ability to take part in the event should seek medical advice from a general practitioner prior to the event
- All participants agree to abide by the rules of the event and that the officials’ decision is final
- All participants confirm that they have no medical disability that would endanger themselves or others by taking part (and will not run if unfit on the day)
- All participants agree to run under their own name, no pseudonyms are allowed and transfers can only be made using the “Participant Dashboard” button included in confirmation email
- All participants understand that the organisers will not be liable for any loss, damage, injury or illness howsoever caused as a result of entering the race
- All participants agree that during the race they will obey marshals’ instructions.
- In the event that you are unable to take part, you will not allow anyone else to use your number- this is strictly forbidden for health and safety purposes.
- You can transfer your place to another competitor by using the “Participant Dashboard” button included in confirmation email. There is a £1 service charge for each transfer.
- Closing date for change of details or transfer of race numbers is STRICTLY on Saturday 20th January 2024. Transfer requests received after this deadline will not be processed.
- If you change your mind or decide to cancel your place because of injury, illness, lack of training, weather or other reason then unfortunately we are unable to refund your entry fee. In addition, no refunds will be given if the race has to be cancelled due to circumstances beyond the organisers control.
- The course will begin to be dismantled 3 hours after the start of the race. Course directions will still be available and a ‘sweep’ cyclist will follow the last runner.
- We do not offer deferrals or refunds for injury or illness.
- Medal for all finishers
- Runners World top 50 2009
- Voted best Essex Race 2008
The race starts near to Great Bentley Village Hall, CO7 8LD.
Map of course here
Please note there is no participant parking at the Village Hall. However, there is ample parking on the Village Green, which will be clearly signposted and marshalled.
If the race is cancelled for any reason which is deemed not to be the fault of Great Bentley Running Club it will not be possible to defer entry nor will any entry costs be refunded.
Prizes
Male 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Ladies 1st, 2nd , 3rd
MV 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70+
FV 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65+
1st mens team prize
1st ladies team prize
Course Records
Male: Pete Robinson Springfield Striders RC 1:07:50 – 2023
Female: Helen Davies Ipswich Jaffa 1:12:49- 2019
Course measurement certificate
Previous Years Results
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