Compton Verney Half Marathon
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Compton Verney Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
The event comprises road races held at Compton Verney, using the house and grounds for the finish area by the lake. Routes run through nearby villages and return to finish on the lawns of Compton Verney.
Distances
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
The half marathon sets off from the front of the house and follows country lanes through Kineton, Little Kineton and Radway, then returns via Pittern Hill at about 11.5 miles to finish by the house. The 10K and 5K share sections of the half marathon route with shorter turnings and field footpaths on the 5K route before re-entering the Compton Verney grounds.
Support and facilities include free parking at Home Farm, north west of Compton Verney with RACE CAR PARK signage, baggage drop at Registration by the finish, and toilets in the Compton Verney building. The half marathon has four water stations at approximately 2.5, 6, 9 and 11 miles offering water or High 5 energy drink. The 10K has one water station at 5 km and the 5K does not have a water station. A cafe at Compton Verney is open after the races and Fire & Earth Sports Massage offers free sports massage at the finish.
Entry is by pre-entry only, with chips and numbers collected on race day and no entries available on the day. Prizes are awarded for overall and age group placings; specific prize rules apply by race. Only bone conduction sports headphones are permitted on the open road sections. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.