Chichester Festival of Running
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Chichester Half Marathon, Chichester (West Sussex)
The Chichester Half Marathon is a part-closed road event that starts in the city centre and follows a route through historic streets and the South Downs. The course passes Chichester Cathedral, the Market Cross and sections of the ancient Roman Walls before moving onto open trails.
The route reaches its highest point at The Trundle, an Iron Age hill fort, which offers panoramic views over Chichester, Goodwood and the south coast. The second half mainly follows the Centurion Way, a mostly downhill, scenic return into the city.
The event offers multiple distance options:
- 21k Half Marathon
- 12k Medium route
- 7 mile route option
- Inclusive Mile
Course details for the main routes include recorded elevation gains of +231 m for the 21k and +76 m for the 12k. On-course support and event services listed for the event include chip timing, water stations, course marshals, first aid cover, an event photographer, signage throughout the route and a finish-line certificate and goodies. A metal finisher's medal is issued at the finish.
The venue for the event centre is Chichester College, Westgate Fields, Chichester. The route is signed and hazards and junctions are marked with caution signage. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
