RACE NUMBERS AND TIMING CHIPS
All Bib Numbers are now to be collected in person by participants - no race packs will be sent in the mail for this year's race.
All participants can collect their race pack with bib number at Nicholsons Shopping Centre on Saturday 4th September between 11:00 - 15:00 or from Registration on the morning of the event - Sunday 5th September.
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Just over a week to go until you'll be running the Maidenhead Half Marathon! Is this your first half marathon? Or have you run many before? Tell us in the comments 👇
2 weeks to go! We hope you're feeling as excited as we are for the Maidenhead Half Marathon on Sunday 5 September 🎉
It's time to taper that training and rest those legs ready for the big day. Whether it's your first ever half marathon or you're well seasoned, the feeling is always the same 💜
RACE DAY FAQ - READ CAREFULLY
Where is the Race Village/Race Start?
The Race Village is in Maidenhead United Football Club, York Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1SF. Is there parking?
Yes, there is plenty of free town centre parking available at Hines Meadow Car Park and Nicholsons Walk Car Park. What is the nearest station to the start?
Maidenhead Railway Station – a short 5 mins walk. What time should I arrive on the day?
Enquiries: 7:30.
Start Times: Between 8:30 - 10:00. Allocated with respect to estimated finish time (prioritising quicker times) and communicated prior to the event by email and/or SMS, these times may be subject to change. Is there anywhere I can leave my bag while I'm competing?
Yes, there will be a baggage drop in the event village. Are there toilets available?
Yes, there will be toilets available. Are there showers?
Sorry, no shower facilities available. Are there toilets along the course?
There are no portaloos along the course. Can I wear headphones?
Noise-cancelling earphones/headphones are prohibited and whilst we discourage the use of other earphones/headphones at this event, participants choosing to use them should ensure they are set to a minimum volume such that instructions from marshals or other race officials can be clearly understood. We reserve the right to disqualify participants who cannot hear instructions as a result of their use.
NUTRITION & HYDRATION
The golden rule of racing: never try anything new on race day. This means whatever gels or foods you're going to use to fuel yourself on race day, make sure you practice with them in training. This is because you never know how your stomach might react and you don't want any surprises or Paula Radcliffe moments on race day!
Eating a huge bowl of pasta the night before a race is a misunderstanding of what 'carb loading' means. Instead, you should gradually build up your carbohydrate intake in the days and weeks leading up to the race, rather than one big meal the night before. It's also advisable to avoid fibre in the week of the race, so no fruit or veg just for that week.
AID STATIONS AT OUR RACE
For this year's Maidenhead Half Marathon, we have aid stations just after Mile 3, between Miles 5 & 6, at Mile 9, and just after Mile 11.
THE ROUTE
The race route for the Maidenhead Half Marathon is on fully tarmacked road and is a flat, fast and traffic-free, officially measured course.
It is a two-lap course taking you alongside the river to Cookham, before returning to Maidenhead. A detailed route map can be found on the race website.
The race is well signed by marshals and run entirely on closed roads. The front runner in each event will be lead around the course by a qualified and experienced lead motor vehicle marshal.
EVENT DAY INFO:
PARKING
Free parking will be available at Hines Meadow Car Park and Nicholsons Walk Car Park. Both car parks are a short walk away from the start/finish area.
BAG DROP
A baggage tag will be on the bottom of your race number – just tear it off and tie the tag to your bag before taking it to the baggage zone. Be prepared to show your race number in order to retrieve your bag afterwards.
TOILETS
There will be portable toilets in the Event Village. There are no race toilets along the route, however, there are public toilets in Cookham as you turn left into School Lane (please note – they are 100m past the School Lane turning, meaning they are off the course).
