Final Instructions

Dear Runner,

We hope your final week preparation is going well. We hope those of you who ran a marathon last weekend are recovering quickly! 

These are our final instructions.  Please read through and also please go to this link and read the "what you need to know" sections again.  These are all up to date and give you all the information you need for race day. 

Timings

7:30am - Car Park opens (£3 parking fee to the Shropshire and West Midland Agricultural Society Charity)
7:30am - Race HQ opens
7:30am - Baggage opens
8:50am - Baggage closes (Your race number is needed to pick your baggage up)
8:50am - Follow the pacers around to the start line
9:00am - Half Marathon Start
10:05 - First runner expected
11:00 - Prizes presentations begin
12:30 – Baggage closes

Baggage

Baggage is open from 7:30am.  Please drop your bag off early to avoid any last minute rush. You will need your bib number to collect your baggage after the race.

Please don’t leave valuables in your luggage. Although baggage is always manned, items are left at your own risk. The organisers will not be held responsible for any damage or loss. Bags not reclaimed within 2 weeks will be recycled or donated to charity.

Map of the start and finish area

The start and finish line are shown on the map above.  There is room leading-up to the start line (black arrows) for you to spread out from other runners if you so wish. Look out for our pace team who will be spread along the start line, times ranging from 1:30 – 2:45.

You will run 2 laps of the route.  When returning into the showground at the end of lap 1 (Gate 4 on the map) you will follow the red arrows, turning left at the start line to begin lap 2.  

On your return at the end of lap 2 you will run straight through and under the finish gantry to complete the event.

The 2-lap race route

When racing please keep to the right-hand side of the road. 

This is a fully closed road route, when racing please keep to the right-hand side of the road.  The lead vehicle will be a BMW which will have the timing clock on the roof. The lead vehicle will do the first lap only.

Water stations

There is one position on the route where there will be water stations on both sides of the road, thus there are 4 stations at 2, 4.5, 8.5 and 11 miles.  Please always keep right.  At the stations you will find water and at miles 4.5 and 8.5 there will be gels provided by Elivar.

Bibs

Any participant who entered after Monday 4th October will need to pick up their bibs from Race HQ from 7:30am.  Anyone who entered prior to the 4th, your bib has been posted to you. 

Covid 19

Please do not attend the event if you have been told to self-isolate or receive a positive test between now and event day.  Please be mindful of others as some runners may want to stay socially distanced.  There is lots of room at the Showground and on the route for this to be achievable.  Finally, please, no snot rockets or spitting!

All other information can be found on this page www.shrewsburyhalf.com including where to find your results and photos post-race so please do have one last read of all the “what you need to know” section.

We are really looking forward to the event and seeing you all #RunShrewsbury

Team Shrewsbury Half

Hydration Tips from iPRO

With only four days left until the Shrewsbury Half Marathon, our Official Hydration Partner iPRO have some last minute hydration tips to enhance your race. Running a half marathon is an enriching experience but failing to prepare can be risky. You have a few things to consider before lacing up and hitting the ground, such as making a solid hydration plan. Click HERE to learn more about the importance of running rehydration.

iPRO Hydrate – Sport Edition is a replenishing hydration drink bursting with vital nutrients to aid recovery and protect against muscle inflammation caused by electrolyte imbalance. You can get ahead of the race by ordering a 24-bottle case of iPRO Hydrate – Sport Edition for less than £1 a bottle at iPRO.Direct. What’s more, they’re now offering FREE delivery straight to your doorstep!