Race Day Information
9:00 am - Sunday 24th June - 2012
Enter the Torbay Half Marathon
The Torbay Half Marathon Organised by Torbay AC in association with Pro-Direct RunningGetting 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 Flagship public house 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 St John 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.
Personal stereos including IPods etc - The use of personal stereos and similar devices are prohibited during this 2 lap race, this for your own safety in case of an emergency.
Facilities – There will be Baggage and Changing tents, a Bays Brewery refreshment area, The Retro Coffee Co supplying freshly ground coffee, milkshakes cakes and cold drinks from a vintage American Airstream. A massage team from South Devon College will also be on hand to treat you after the race, this facility is provided free of charge, there will be a bucket ready for your donations if you wish. 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 - Our two-lap course has been improved, the majority of the route 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 and when the elite athletes eventually start to overtake. Mile markers will be in position. There will be 9 water stations (serving water in cups to reduce wastage). Along the route there also are several public toilets at various points. The course will be dismantled after 3 hours.
Medical – St John 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 T-Shirt and medal. This year we are using disposable race timing chips. No more queuing to have your race timing chips removed.
Results - A full list of finishers will be posted up asap, also on 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 Thursday 28th June.
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 three runners 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; this is a race, not a time trial.
Presentations will start at approx.11:30 am
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, St. John Ambulance, 1st Torbay Scout Group, Community 999 Cadets , ATC Squadrons: Exeter & Newton Abbot, Torquay and the Torbay Athletic Club members.
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