Bangor City Half Marathon
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Bangor City 10K & Half Marathon
This event takes place in Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales (LL57 1NW). Both races start and finish in the city centre and follow a route that goes out to the coastline and along the Garth Pier over the Menai Straits, offering views of Anglesey, Snowdonia and the North Wales coast. The route also passes through woodland paths noted for autumn colours before returning to the city centre.
Distances:
- 10K
- Half marathon
Race information notes that race headquarters and number and chip pick up are located next to the Deiniol Shopping Centre. There is no official event parking; participants should use pay and display parking in and around the town centre. Toilets and changing facilities are available near the start and finish at the Bangor bus station, and a city centre swimming pool offers showers for a charge.
Drink stations are provided at roughly every three miles and at the finish; runners who require extra fluid are advised to carry their own water. First aid is provided by a professional medical team with stations at the start and finish and on course; competitors are asked to complete medical history details on the back of their race number.
All finishers receive a technical t shirt and a bespoke medal. Prizes are awarded for male and female 1st to 3rd overall and for first in each age category. Headphones are not permitted except bone conducting types. Runners must meet time limit requirements and may be removed if they do not complete each mile in under 15 minutes. Littering outside designated points may lead to disqualification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
