HALF MARATHON Limited to
1500 Entries Only
S.A.L. Permit Event held under UK Athletics Rules - runners must be 17 or over.
The 22nd Inverness Half Marathon and Fun Run will take place on Sunday 11th March 2007 at 1.00pm. The races will start and finish in the vicinity of the Sports Centre and Aquadome, Bught Park , Inverness .
We hope you will find this event well organised and enjoyable. The following information is provided to ensure you have a good day and we ask that you read this carefully. Should you have any problems please contact us via our website, email address or at the enquiries desk in the main hall on the day.
There are two new features to our event this year. The first is that we are part of a 10 race Grand Prix series run in partnership with Scottish Athletics Limited. For more information on the series contact SAL or visit their website. The second new feature is that we will be using chip timing for the race requiring every runner to attach a microchip to their shoe. Instructions will be given on the day, however the important thing is that they must be returned to us at the finish - no chip-no goody bag!!
REGISTRATION
All competitors must register at Inverness Sports centre, Bught Park between, 10.00am and 12.30pm at which time you will receive your running number and running chip. Your registration /running number is on the front of this booklet and you should bring it with you to register. Under no circumstances should the number be passed on for use by another runner. Also note that there are ABSOLUTELY NO HALF MARATHON ENTRIES TAKEN ON THE DAY.
RUNNING NUMBER/RUNNING CHIP
Collect your race number and running chip from registration as early as you can. Please check both numbers against the number on the front of your registration booklet and draw any discrepancy to the attention of the registration official. Your number should be fastened to the FRONT of your running top and the chip to either shoe using the Tyvek strap supplied. A time will not be recorded for you if you start or finish without your chip fastened to your shoe or your running number displayed and therefore you may not receive your medal and/or goody bag.
SUBSTITUTES
As we have increased the entry limit to 1500 and using the running chip system which requires the early submission of runners details no substitutions will be accepted once the 1500 entry limit or the closing date is reached.
THE START
The Half Marathon will start at 1.00pm and the Fun Run at 1.10pm PRECISELY - we will not wait for ANYONE! Take care as there will be many hundreds of other runners. It is a long race so please be patient and try not to pass others in the first few hundred metres. * We cannot control the weather - so keep warm at the start. Please be careful when casting off old clothes or bin bags as they could well cause accidents* .
ASSEMBLY AREA
This is at the bottom of Bught Drive , parallel to the River Ness and the entry to Ness Islands . All Half Marathon runners must be at the start by 12.55 and fun runners by 13.05. (Note; the Fun Run starts opposite the Rugby Club in Bught Drive )
Please be sensible where you position yourself at the start remembering the slower you are, the nearer to the back of the group you should be. If in doubt stay near the back as you can always speed up if necessary. THIS AREA WILL BE TIGHTLY CONTROLLED AND FOR YOUR SAFETY YOU MUST OBEY ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
THE COURSE
The course is on good tarmac roads except at the finish where you cross grass to get onto the running track. The route is well sign posted and marshalled with accurate mile markers and directional arrows. There are water stations at 2.5m, 6.1m, 9.5m, and at the finish. The course is predominantly flat with no testing hills (honest!) The course is registered with the SAF and BARR and is certified as accurate. Runners must obey marshals and the police at all times in order the safety of runners is not compromised.
THE FINISH
Once over the line, you will be guided down the finishing chutes, where your running number will be recorded and your running chip removed. We will cut the Tyvek strap (do not stop in the finish funnel to remove the chip-wait until you get to the designated area) and you will then receive your mementos and goody bag - as usual look out for the spot prizes that may be inside. Please note; in the interests of safety and to return traffic flows to normal as soon as possible the organisers advise the course will close after 2½ hours. Competitors still on the course at this time will be responsible for their own safety and should use the footpaths wherever possible - but don't worry, we will wait for you to finish and present you with your medal and goody bag!
PRIZE CATEGORIES AND PRESENTATION
It is envisaged the running chip system will allow for the presentation of prizes to take place at 3pm, however as this system is new to us it may be slightly later. The presentation will be in the main sports hall and will cover the following categories:
1st 10 Males + 1st, 2nd, 3rd Vet Categories + 1st O/45, O/50, O/55, O/60
1st 10 Females + 1st,2nd,3rd Vet Categories+ 1st O/40, O/45, O/50, O/55
1st 3 Male Teams
1st 2 Female Teams
Runners finishing in the top ten male or female places can win both a place prize and a category prize (vets can only win one age category prize)
Remember there is an additional prize of £700 if either course record is broken - Mens record 64m.32s: Womens record 75m.18s
RESULTS
Results will be made available and posted in the main hall as soon as they are compiled, however, should you wish to have a full copy sent to you, please advise at registration and leave £1 to cover costs, and they will be sent as soon as possible after the event The FULL results listing will appear on our Official Web Site usually within 24 hours: www.invernesshalfmarathon.co.uk
CONTACT US
If you have any questions or queries, you can contact us by e-mail : organisers@invernesshalf.co.uk
