Gosport Half Marathon
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Gosport Half Marathon
The Gosport Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile road race organised by Gosport Road Runners. The event uses a two-lap, largely flat course that includes a long stretch along the Lee-on-the-Solent promenade with coastal views toward the Isle of Wight. With good conditions the course is described as fast; last year the top eight men finished in under 73 minutes and the top eight women finished inside 88 minutes.
Runners are supported by more than 200 marshals and local youth groups, and there are five water stations on course. A Samba Drum Band performs at the 4-mile and 10.5-mile points. The course is led by a team of cyclists. The event is a Hampshire Road Race League fixture and is not suitable for wheelchair athletes. Participants must be 17 or over on race day.
Race headquarters is King’s Academy Bay House Sports Centre, Browndown Road, PO12 2QX. Facilities at Race HQ include changing rooms, toilets, refreshments, supervised bag storage, retail stall and sports massage. Race numbers are not posted and must be collected either on the Saturday before the race or on race day. There are no refunds or deferrals; number transfers are permitted up to the published cut-off.
Junior events run before the main race: an under-12 1 km fun run and an under-17 2 km challenge. Every finisher receives a medal and a goody bag, and individual and team prize categories are awarded. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
