Andover Half Marathon
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Andover Half Marathon & 12km
The event is a road race based around Andover High Street in Hampshire with a Race Village, registration and bag drop on the high street. Both races use chip timing; bibs are collected on race morning only and the timing chip is attached to the back of the bib. Entrants must write an emergency contact on the bib and entries are not transferable.
- Half Marathon: 13.67 miles, 768 ft elevation, 3 hours 30 minutes cut off
- 12km: 7.98 miles, 317 ft elevation, 2 hours 30 minutes cut off
Both routes are marked and supported by marshals. The course is predominantly on open roads with Bridge Street the only closed road section. Headphones are restricted to UK Athletics approved bone conduction types; other in ear or over ear devices are not allowed. The Half Marathon has aid stations at about 4.7 miles and 9 miles offering water, squash, fruit and snacks; the 12km has no dedicated aid station so runners should carry their own hydration if needed. Cups will be available and reusable hydration is encouraged to reduce waste.
Parking in Andover town centre is free on Sundays and main car parks are a short walk from the Race Village. Portable toilets will be provided and a supervised bag drop van will store tagged bags on the high street; belongings are left at the owner’s risk. First aid is available at the Race Village and on the course. Dogs are permitted on short leads and spectators are welcome. Photography and video coverage will take place and participants may be filmed or photographed.
Every finisher receives a medal. The Half Marathon offers cash prizes for first male and first female and podium prizes for top three overall in both races. There are no age category prizes. Finisher T shirts are available to order for £23 and are collected after the race. Minimum ages on race day are 16 for the Half Marathon and 13 for the 12km. The event is planned to proceed in normal autumn conditions but may be amended or cancelled in extreme weather. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
