Gosport Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Gosport Half Marathon is a two-lap, coastal road race organised by Gosport Road Runners. The course runs along the Lee-on-the-Solent promenade and offers coastal views of the Isle of Wight. The event typically attracts about 1,600 entrants and is a Hampshire Road Race League event held under English Athletics rules. The course is described as flat and fast and is not suitable for wheelchair athletes.
Distances
- 13.1 miles (Half Marathon)
- 1 km (children, under 12)
- 2 km (young people, under 17)
Race details and facilities
The Race Headquarters is at King’s Academy Bay House Sports Centre, Browndown Road, Gosport, PO12 2QX. Facilities at Race HQ include changing rooms, toilets, refreshments, supervised bag storage, a retail sports stall and sports massage. The main temporary car park is on private land in Browndown Road (signposted from the B3333 Privett Road, PO13 9BE); alternative parking is available at Stokes Bay and along the seafront at Lee-on-the-Solent.
There are five water stations on the half-marathon course. The race is led by cyclists and marshals are provided along the route. A Samba Drum Band performs at the 4-mile and 10.5-mile points. Bone-conducting headphones are permitted; other headphones may lead to disqualification.
Entry, numbers and awards
Entry requires participants to be at least 17 on the day. Race numbers must be collected in person (either the Saturday before the race or on race day). Number transfers are permitted under restrictions; there are no refunds or deferrals. Every finisher receives a medal and a goody bag. Individual, age-category and team prizes are awarded, plus a gender-neutral overall winner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
