Date and Time
The 2008 Half Marathon takes place on 20 July 2008 at 10:00am. For a Race Day Timetable Click Here.

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Applications for Entry
To download an Individual Application Form Click Here.

Alternatively you may wish to apply on-line and make your payment by credit or debit card in which case please Click Here.
Why not enter a team into the Team Challenge (4 fastest finishers to score) through your work, club or other organisation? Team members are also eligible for individual prizes. For a Team Challenge Application Form Click Here. (Team Challenge applications cannot be made on-line).

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Entry fees including postage

£18.00 (UK Athletics members only)
£20.00 (unaffiliated)
£25.00 on the day

NB: £2.00 will be added for on-line entries

Please Note: The fees for Individual Entries are inclusive of postage but the sum of £2.00 per team is required for Team Entries to cover the cost of dispatching Race Packs to the Team Coordinator for each team member.

Application Forms and payments must be sent to:

NSPCC MK Half Marathon
c/o Black Sheep Sports Ltd
2 The Log Cabin
Huntley
Gloucestershire
GL19 3EX

Telephone: 01452 831771 during the day  or  07917 191095 between 5pm and 8pm
Please note that entries may be limited and we cannot guarantee that entries will be accepted on the day.
All applicants must be over 17 on the day of the race and sign the declaration on the Application Forms in acceptance of the terms and conditions of entry.

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Race Packs
Race Packs, including race number, baggage tag and sponsorship forms will be sent out within 21 days of receipt of a completed Application Form. If you have any queries regarding your Race Pack, please telephone 01452 831771 during the day  or  07917 191095 between 5pm and 8pm .

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Race Location and Parking
The race start and finish is Bury Lawn School, Stantonbury, MK14 6DP where ample changing and toilet facilities are available. No car parking is available at the race site (except for disabled drivers) or in Soskin Drive (the road leading from the A422, Monks Way, to the entrance of Bury Lawn School). Ample car parking is available at Stantonbury Campus Leisure Centre, Stanton Middle School and at 3 separate sites in Linford Wood on the opposite side of Monks Way. Please be aware it is a 10 minute walk from the car parks to the start/finish line. Ensure you have all you need from your vehicle. Please do not use the facilities at Stantonbury Campus Leisure Centre other than for car parking. For a Travel/Parking Guide Click Here

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Race Timing Chips
Your chip will be issued to you upon presentation of your race number at the race site.  The desk will open at 8.15 am.   Please ensure that the chip is collected / handed in at the finish area at the end of the race.   A charge of £5.00 will be made for lost chips. Please note that the race timings for all prizes and race positions will be based on the start / finish clock not the race timing chips.

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Race Numbers

Carefully secure your race number to the front of your vest with four safety pins. It is your responsibility to ensure that you arrive at the finish with your number in tact - remember that no number means no official finish time. If you have somebody else's number on without informing us in advance of the race, results will be affected and you will be disqualified - so help us to help you and let us know any changes before the start.

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Baggage
Please write your race number as large as you can on the baggage tag and tie it to your bag before handing it in at the baggage area. Please deposit your bag early to ensure that you make the start line for 9:50 am. The baggage area opens at 8:45 am. Remember, your race number is used as identification for the return of your bag. No number means no official finish time or medal and no way of retrieving your bag!

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Race Map
For a map of the route Click Here

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First Aid Support
Two Shires Ambulance will be in attendance at the event with a full paramedic crew.

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Massage
Massage facilities will be available both before (from 9 am) and after the race for all athletes taking part. We would ask for a donation of £5.00 for this service.

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Warm Up
Don't miss the warm up at 9:30 am.

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Water Stations and other course support
There are four water stations along the route plus one sponge station. The course is well marshalled and has mile markers throughout.

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Prizes and Trophies
For full details of Prizes and Trophies Click Here

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Refreshments
Refreshments will be available throughout the day at the race site.

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Information Desk
Staff at this desk will be able to help you with any queries you might have on the race day.

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Results
Full results will be available from this website as soon as possible following completion of the event. 
They can also be posted to you if you complete an addressed envelope and pay 50p at the information desk.

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Safety and Training
Your personal safety and that of your fellow runners, spectators and helpers must take absolute priority.
Always follow the directions of marshals and the police. There are numerous training guides for half marathons available through the internet, covering a range from beginners to experienced athletes.You must be of sufficient fitness to complete the course in 3 1/2 hours and have no known medical conditions. If you're in any doubt consult your doctor before competing. Do not run with a cold or flu - this can be extremely dangerous. If you are unwell then stop and seek help and if you see another runner in serious distress stop and help and notify the next marshal or first aider. Eat well and avoid alcohol the night before the event. Eat something light and drink plenty of water throughout the morning of the race.

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Cancellations
We regret that once entry applications have been processed we cannot refund any entry fees to runners who do not take part. In the event of the race being cancelled owing to forces outside the organisers' control, we also regret that no entry fees can be refunded after entries have been processed.

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ON BEHALF OF NSPCC MK HALF MARATHON - "ENJOY YOUR DAY"!