FAQs

Sunday 8th September 2018 at 9.30 am.

No, anybody can enter and run in the Chippenham Half Marathon. If you haven’t run before then this is a great course to start on!

No, sorry. We simply don’t have enough resources or time to be able take entries on the day but we do keep online entries open until 10 am on the Friday before the race, assuming places are still available that is! If you do leave it until the last moment to book your place then you will need to collect your race number and timing chip from the Information Desk on the morning of the race.

The course is 13.1 miles or 21.1 km. The course has been accurately measured by an ARC accredited official.

A map of the course can be found here so you can see where the route goes. On the day the route will be well marked with marshalls present at junctions and turns to tell you which way to go. Mile markers will also be placed on the course so you will know how far you have run.

In order to enter you must at least 17 on or before the day of the race. You can find a complete list of race rules here.

Yes, male and female changing tents will be available before and after the race at the Chippenham Sports Club. Once you’ve changed you will be able to leave your bag in our storage tent if you need to – see below.

Chippenham is close to the M4 and on the main railway line from London to Bristol.  The train station is only a short walk from the start and finish. If you are coming by car, please car share if possible. Full details of how to get to the Chippenham Half Marathon can be found here.