Conwy Half Marathon
17/11/24
Conwy Half Marathon
2024 entry now open
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Next years race takes place on 17th November 2024.
Date: 17th November 2024
Start Time: 9:30am
Run like you've never run before at the iconic, fast Conwy half marathon in the capital of North Wales.
Voted in the top 5 most scenic Half Marathons in the UK by Readers of Runners World”, This GREAT Half Marathon now in its 14th year is a classic race on the calendar” Has a start & finish near the quayside in front of the 700+ year old Conwy Castle. 2018 Saw over 3,000 runners take part, many PB’s were achieved.
The route runs along the road adjacent to the Conwy River as it proceeds towards Deganwy and the West Shore Llandudno, from there it goes along church Walks towards Llandudno Pier, then around the Great Orme taking in views of the Isle of Anglesey, Puffin Island and the surrounding North Wales coastline, then back to Conwy and the finish line.
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Cost for the half marathon:
Affiliated £39, Unaffiliated £41, (YOU MUST BE AT LEAST17 YRS OLD ON RACE DAY)
Includes a quality bespoke Medal and Technical Tshirt.
Fun Run: 8:45am Start.
Is entry on the day, the route is from the Half marathon finish line on an out and back route over Conwy bridge, approx 1 mile).
Cost for the fun run:
£5 and includes a quality bespoke medal for all finishers, it is open to all ages, but we do ask for children 9 and under to be accompanied by an adult.
Registration is on the Quayside from 7:30am.
Race Day Info
Race HQ / Enquiries:
Opens at 7:45am and is now in the church hall, just a 1 minute walk from the start.
If you have already received your number in the post, you should not need to go to race hq, just turn up and run.
Number with timing chip already attached:
Will be posted out during the run up to race day and should arrive with you no later than the Wednesday before the race.
Start Time:
9:30am
Toilets:
Toilets are located at the start finish on the quayside next to the Liverpool Arms.
We will also have mens urinals that will be placed behind the portaloos.
There are also portable toilets at approximately mile 4 and 10.
Showers:
There will be after race showers available at the leisure centre in Llandudno Junction near Tesco (a small charge at the centre)
Drink Stations:
There will be a drink station at approx every 3 miles, also at the finish. If you require lots of water whilst running we would recommend you bring your own water bottle.
First Aid:
First Aid cover will be provided by a professional medical team. First Aid station will be located at the start and finish and on course. In order to help our medical team help you, it is critical you fill out the medical information form on the back of your race number.
If you are injured or unwell to carry on at any stage please notify the nearest marshal who will call for First Aid assistance. It will be the discretion of the medical team if they transport you back to the finish.
Pulling Out:
If you retire from the race please return your timing chip (PLEASE AVOID THE FINISHING LINE AREA), if you plan not to return to the finish, it’s really important that you let the nearest Marshal to you know and give them your race number. This is so we can account for you at the end of the race. It is your responsibility to arrange transport back to the start.
T-shirts / Medals / Prizes:
There will be a T-shirt and medal for all runners to collect at the finish.
Presentation of prizes for the first 3 male/female to cross the line will be made at approx. 11am, category prizes will be posted out.
Castles series medal holders
If you have completed the four castles race series, don't forget to pick up your medals holder from the merchandise tent.
We will have a list to check your eligibility.
Prizes for Male/Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall and 1st in each age category.