Chippenham Half Marathon
National Running Show 2025 - NEC 25/26 January 2025
The Chippenham Half Marathon will be present at this years National Running Show, held at the N.E.C Birmingham, on 25th and 26th January 2025. Why not drop in and pay us a visit on stand D40
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Many Thanks to our primary sponsors for 2025
Sponsorship opportunities
Please contact us regarding the race sponsorship at: halfmarathon@chippenhamharriers.co.uk
Starts 9:30 am
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The Chippenham Half Marathon is a fast, accurately measured, and predominantly flat course starting and finishing at Chippenham Sports Club and (next to Chippenham Town Football ground).
The route goes through the of the centre of the historic market town of Chippenham and continues the countryside tour through the villages and hamlets of Tytherton Lucas, East Tytherton, Avon, Kellaways and Langley Burrell, before returning to the town for a fast downhill finish into the sports club cricket pavilion.
This is an ideal race for both first-timers and experienced runners aiming for a personal best.
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Event Timetable
To be completed
- 7:45am Registration Opens
- 9:00am Pre-race warm-up
- 9:15am Walk to start on Marshfield Road
- 9:30am Start of race
- 12:00am Winners Prize Giving at Chippenham Sports Club
Getting There
Chippenham is just 4 miles south of the M4 motorway and is easily accessible from London, Bristol and South Wales. The A4 coach road from London to Bristol via Bath provides an alternative route as does the A420 and B4069. The main line rail route from London Paddington to the West Country stops at Chippenham with at least hourly trains in both directions. National Coach services connect at Chippenham to London, Wales the South West, Midlands and East Anglia. Bus services to and from Bath, Calne, Devizes, Trowbridge and Swindon are also available. Cross town mini bus services plus additional local services linking neighbouring villages to the town are provided by a number of private operators
Event Reviews
It was a brilliant well organised event with a super vibe and I’d love to pace it for you again next year
Lovely, well organised event, thank you! Super supportive marshals and spectators, fantastic medal and finisher long-sleeve shirt. And thanks to the local school for allowing car parking on their field.
Fabulous event, so well organised, excellent facilities and atmosphere, fabulous marshalls and amazing support from everyone along the route, thank you to everyone involved x
Great event. Well organised. The Marshall at the loos was brilliant - got us in for our third wee 10 mins before race start!
Advice for Runners
Running a half marathon is a fantastic challenge! Here are some tips to help you prepare and succeed:
1. **Training Plan**: Follow a structured training plan that gradually increases your mileage and includes rest days to prevent injury. These are typically 12-16 weeks.
2. **Nutrition**: Eat a balanced diet rich in carbohydrates, proteins, and healthy fats. Stay hydrated and practice your race-day nutrition during long runs.
3. **Gear**: Invest in a good pair of running shoes and comfortable clothing. Make sure to break in your shoes before race day. Check the weather for suitable kit on the day.
4. **Pacing**: Start slow and gradually increase your pace. It's better to conserve energy in the first half of the race and then speed past those that didn't!
5. **Mental Preparation**: Visualize the race and set realistic goals. Stay positive and focused. Make it your personal challenge - don't try to run someone else's race.
6. **Rest**: Ensure you get plenty of sleep, especially in the week leading up to the race. After the race you can reverse your taper, or just put your feet up.
7. **Warm-Up**: Do a proper warm-up before the race to get your muscles ready. We include a warm-up on the day for you to get your muscles ready.
Good luck with your half marathon! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
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The Course
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Road Closures
To ensure the safety of competitors and spectators road closures will be in operation at the very start of the Chippenham Half Marathon between 9:00am and 10:15am and as the runners head back towards the finish from 10:20am to 1:00pm. All affected roads will be opened as soon as the runners have passed through and it is safe to do so. Warning signs will be put up on affected streets several weeks before the race and we are working closely with Wiltshire Council, Wiltshire Police and other agencies to ensure that disruption is kept to a minimum.
9:00am to 10:15am - Bristol Road (A420) will be closed to all through traffic from the Folly roundabout at the junction with Hardenhuish Lane to the junction with Woodlands Road. At 9:30am all of Bristol Road, Park Lane, New Road, The Causeway and London Road to the junction with Pewsham Way will be closed just before the race starts and will be reopened as soon as the runners have passed through and it is safe to do so.
Access for residents will be available but you may be asked to wait until it is safe to proceed.
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What you might get
- Optional Environmentally friendly medal (premium entry)
- Optional T-Shirt (premium entry)
- Water stations on route
- After Race snack (typically banana)
- Event Village with catering, changing facilities and toilets
- Prizes: Male & Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd, plus 1st in category Male V40, V50, V60, V70 and 1st Female V35, V45, V55, V65.
Our Sponsors
Sponsorship opportunities
Please contact us regarding the race sponsorship at: halfmarathon@chippenhamharriers.co.uk
Event Enquiries
If you have a question or query regarding your entry or need to inform us of a change of address etc. then in the first instance please contact DBMax via the contact page on their website.
Other enquiries: volunteering, sponsorship etc.
If you would like to contact us regarding the race, sponsorship, helping out on the day or any other enquiries then you can do so at halfmarathon@chippenhamharriers.co.uk
Alternatively, you can write to us at:
Race Co-ordinator
Chippenham Half Marathon
c/o Chippenham Sports Club
Hardenhuish Park
Bristol Rd
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 1NH