Stratford's Half Marathon
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Stratford's Big Half Marathon & 10K - 12 September 2027
Stratford's Big event on 12 September 2027 comprises a half marathon and a 10K based at Stratford Recreation Ground by the tennis courts. Both races use a mix of closed roads, village lanes and sections of the Greenway and finish back on the Recreation Ground near the bandstand. The course passes local landmarks including Lucy's Mill Bridge, Holy Trinity Church, Bancroft Garden and the Royal Shakespeare Company Theatre.
Distances
- Half Marathon (approx 21.1 km)
- 10K (10 kilometres)
Entry options include online pre-entry, postal entry and limited day entries if the race limit is not reached. Race numbers and timing chips are posted to entrants before the event. Minimum ages are 17 for the half marathon and 15 for the 10K. Water stations are provided: one station on the 10K at about 5 km, and three stations on the half marathon at about 4 miles, 7 miles and 10 miles. A baggage drop is available at the finish only; public and portable toilets are provided near the start and car park. All finishers receive a medal and prizes are awarded to the first three finishers of each gender plus age-group prizes from 35 in ten-year increments.
Event partners and charity supporters include Lodders Solicitors, Friends of Stratford Hospital and The Time Out Group. Photography is provided on the day and sports massage is available after the race. The event has a refund and transfer policy with a full refund less a £2 admin fee up to six weeks before the race; later refunds are not offered except in specific circumstances and transfers are permitted before the event. Headphones are allowed but runners should remain aware of marshal instructions and any emergency vehicles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
