Sunday 15th February 2009
Runner's World Heroes of Running award
The Childrens Mutual Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon has won a prestigious award for the 'most improved event' at the Runner's World 2008 awards. Read the full story.
Race photos
Sportcam have photos from the 2009 race, available to view and buy online.
Race video
Film clip from the 2009 race
Find out how two newcomers to the race got on with this video from the Fitness Forum on the This is Kent website.
The forum includes regular tips and updates from three Harriers - Sarah Russell, Duncan Collins and Lizzie Nuttall.
Race results
Tina Oldershaw of Paddock Wood AC
Florian Neuschwander (unattached) stormed home in 1:08:49, a minute and a half clear of Hassan Raidi (Belgrave Harriers), with James Baker of Chichester R&AC a few seconds behind.
Tina Oldershaw of Paddock Wood AC repeated her victory of last year in 1:22:57, a minute and a half in front of Ruth Briggs (Tunbridge Wells Harriers) and Rosalind Kieran of Herne Hill Harriers another half a minute behind.
Download the 2009 results for The Childrens Mutual Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon:
The main results
| Category | Runner | Club | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's overall | Florian Neuschwander | Unattached | 1:08:49 |
| Hassan Raidi | Belgrave Harriers | 1:10:28 | |
| James Baker | Chichester R&AC | 1:10:35 | |
| Women's overall | Tina Oldershaw | Paddock Wood AC | 1:22:57 |
| Ruth Briggs | Tunbridge Wells Harriers | 1:24:24 | |
| Rosalind Kieran | Herne Hill Harriers | 1:24:51 | |
| Men's 40-49 | Andrew Green | Dartford RR | 1:15:09 |
| Men's 50-59 | Chris Stone | Reigate Priory AC | 1:26:25 |
| Men's 60-69 | Geoff Newton | Tadworth AC | 1:27:47 |
| Men's 70+ | John Lethaby | Minehead RC | 2:09:55 |
| Women's 35-44 | Tina Oldershaw | Paddock Wood AC | 1:22:57 |
| Women's 45-54 | Sharon Hawkins | Maidstone Harriers | 1:29:56 |
| Women's 55-64 | Vanessa Cooney | Unattached | 1:43:03 |
| Women's 65+ | Geri Bright | Unattached | 2:03:52 |
Sponsors
Our huge thanks go out to all the sponsors and supporters of the 2009 Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon. For the second year running we are extremely grateful to our main race sponsor, The Children's Mutual.
See our sponsors page for full details of the 2009 race sponsors.
The route
2009 race route
The accurate measured course follows the same fantastic route as last year, with improved road and traffic management for 2009. You'll be running a scenic loop around Bidborough, Penshurst, Fordcombe and Langton Green.
See the race route (the map is an illustration - do not rely on the measurements). You can see another version, including hill profiles and a route fly-through, on the Good Run Guide site.
Official charities
We are proud to be supporting two main charities in the 2009 race
Previous races
See results from previous years.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the The Children's Mutual Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon, use our contact form to send us a message.
