Gosport Half Marathon
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About the race
The Gosport Half Marathon is a seaside, two-lap road race organised by Gosport Road Runners under English Athletics rules and included in the Hampshire Road Race League. The course runs along the Lee-on-the-Solent promenade and offers extended coastal views; it is described as a flat, fast route with five on-course water stations and on-course musical support from a Samba drum band at about the four- and 10.5-mile points. The race is led by a team of cyclists and marshalled by a large volunteer team supplied by the club and local youth groups. Support facilities at Race HQ (King’s Academy Bay House Sports Centre, Browndown Road, PO12 2QX) include changing rooms, refreshments, supervised bag storage, retail sports stalls, sports massage, bike parking and approximately 30 portaloo units.
Number collection is available the day before and on the day of the event; parking near Race HQ is restricted and several public car parks in the Stokes Bay area are used. Every finisher receives a medal and a goody bag. There are awards across male, female and age categories plus team prizes. A junior programme runs before the main race with a 1 km Fun Run for under 12s and a 2 km Challenge Run for under 17s.
Entrants must be 17 or over for the half marathon; the course is not suitable for wheelchair athletes. The event follows UK Anti-Doping rules and operates recycling initiatives for bottles, medals and sportswear. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
