Compton Verney Half Marathon
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Compton Verney Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
The event offers three road race distances around the Compton Verney estate and nearby villages. Races use open roads and finish on the lawns of Compton Verney by the lake.
Distances
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
The half marathon route departs from Compton Verney and runs through Kineton, Little Kineton and Radway, including a climb up Pittern Hill before returning to the house grounds. The 10K follows much of the same early route, passes through Kineton and up Pittern Hill before returning to Compton Verney. The 5K largely follows the 10K route but diverts onto a public footpath across two fields before re-entering the estate for the finish.
Water stations are provided as follows: the half marathon has four stations at about 2.5 miles, 6 miles, 9 miles and 11 miles offering water or High 5 energy drink; the 10K has one water station at 5 km; the 5K has no water station. Rubbish should be left near water stations or direction signs for collection.
Facilities and services include free parking at Home Farm northwest of Compton Verney, baggage drop at Registration by the finish, toilets inside Compton Verney, and a cafe open after the races. Fire & Earth Sports Massage provides sports massage after the race.
Entry is by pre-entry only with chip timing and race numbers collected on race day; there are no entries on the day. Early bird entry prices are listed for affiliated and unaffiliated runners for each distance. Prize categories are prize money or awards for top finishers and age-group winners with age groups starting at 35 in ten year increments. The event permits only bone conduction sports headphones on open roads. Refund and transfer rules apply including a full refund minus a small admin fee up to six weeks before the race and transfer or partial refunds in some cancellation scenarios. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
