FAQs

You will be sent a race pack which includes your race number, your IPICO timing chip and race information at the end of August/beginning of September..

No, unfortunately we are unable to refund you once you have entered the race. You can view our refund and cancellation policy here.

If you can no longer run and you have someone who would like to take your place then Sport Systems will carry out the transfer on receipt of a completed Transfer Form. For more information please email Sport Systems at enquiries@sportsystems.co.uk. Please note that Sport Systems will charge a £5.00 administration fee for this service.

The race will be accurately timed using Sport Systems IPICO timing chips. Both Gun to Chip and Chip to Chip times will be recorded.

If you are new to running and want some help with you training and preparation for the race then why not have a look at our beginners training programme. More experienced runners may be interested in our advanced training programme.

Yes, running is fun and we want to make it a fun day for everybody. If you would like to run in fancy dress then we welcome it but please remember that we would like you to finish within 3 hours 20 minutes so no costumes that will slow you down too much!

Yes, but as explained for fancy dress, please remember the 3 hour 20 minutes limit (this equates to a brisk walk).

Toilets are always a big issue at races! Toilets will be available at a number of locations in and around the Chippenham Sports Club site. We are confident that we have got the numbers right so there should be more than enough to go around!! Please make sure that you do use the facilities available and that you leave yourself ample time before the start of the race.

The roads will be closed as you run through the town centre but after that there will be light traffic. Busy junctions will be controlled by the police and marshalls. Please ensure that you follow their directions.

You have a choice just before you reach East Tytherton. You can either take a short cut by turning left and cutting out the ‘Avon Loop’ or you can elect to do the full distance. Each option has consequences. If you take the short cut you will not have completed the half marathon and will be declared DNF (did not finish) in the results.  If you do the full distance, there will be reduced or no marshalling and the race village may be a little depleted on your arrival. Failure to complete within the cut off time will result in you not being given an official time. If you manage to maintain at least a ‘brisk walking’ pace you should be able to finish within the cut off time.

If you are unable to finish the race for whatever reason you should report to the nearest marshall who will arrange for you to be transported back to the finish. If you are unable to make it to a marshall then remain where you are and wait for one of our sweep vehicles.

The chip timing and results service is being provided by Sport Systems. The results will be published as soon as possible and we hope to make them available here on the same day as the race.

There will be ample parking available on the Sheldon school campus. Please follow the signposts that will be placed on all the major routes into Chippenham. A map and details of where to park can be found here. In addition parking can be found in one of the many town centre car parks which are a short walk from the race start.

There are many places to stay in and around Chippenham. For more information have a look at our Accommodation page.