Race Details

The 2023 race will take place on 17th September at 9.30 am.

The Chippenham Half Marathon is 13.1 miles run over a fast, accurately measured and predominantly flat course starting and finishing at our club base Chippenham Sports Club. The route will go through the centre of Chippenham and then follow scenic country lanes visiting local villages and hamlets including Tytherton Lucas, East Tytherton, Avon and Langley Burrell. This event is ideal for first timers or experienced long distance runners looking to achieve a personal best. Full course details can be found here.  The course has been measured and certified as accurate by an accredited course measurer.

There is easy access to the race event base at Chippenham Sports Club by road (5-10 minutes from Junction 17 on the M4) and there is ample off-road parking within a couple of minutes walk of the changing area, baggage store and start.  Alternatively Chippenham train and bus stations are just a ten minute walk away. Full details can be found here.

The on-site facilities include toilets and catering with hot and cold food and drinks available.

 

Race prizes

  • Entrants may elect to have a tree planted instead of the long sleeved top.
  • Finishers photo
  • Prize giving will take place at midday.
  • Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male and Female.
  • Prizes for 1st MV40, 1st MV50, 1st MV60, 1st MV70, 1st FV35, 1st FV45, 1st FV55, 1st FV65.

Race prizes

Prizes

  • Men and Ladies overall

    1st - £TBC (donated by TBC)

    2nd - £TBC

    3rd - £TBC

    In addition each prize winner will receive an engraved trophy.

  • MV40 and FV35

    1st - £TBC and an engraved trophy

    2nd - £TBC and an engraved trophy

  • MV50 and FV45

    1st - £TBC and an engraved trophy.

  • MV60 and FV55

    1st - £TBC and an engraved trophy.

  • MV70 and FV65

    1st - £TBC and an engraved trophy.

  • Club Team Male (4 to count)

    1st - £TBC plus each team member to receive an engraved trophy.

  • Club Team Female (3 to count)

    1st - £TBC plus each team member to receive an engraved trophy.

  • Plus

    Setting a new course record for male (1:03:50 - Jonah Chesum 2015) or female (1:15:25 - Rebecca Moore 2016) - £150!!!