10am Sunday 28th February 2010
The Children's Mutual Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon is one of the South-East's leading road races.
This year we are proud to host the 2010 SEAA Half Marathon Championships.
The race is a testing, single-lap course through some of Kent's finest countryside.
How to enter
Entries are now full apart from a very limited number of places only available for SEAA Half Marathon Championships entrants (see the SEAA entry criteria) whose postal entry must be received on or before 14th February, up to the race limit. If you fulfil these criteria download an entry form and return it by post with a cheque for £19.50 as soon as possible.
The waiting list is full as well. Those who asked to go on the waiting list by 6pm on 3rd February will be notified on 15th February via email, only if you have been allocated an entry. Thank you to everyone for your interest in the race and we only wish we could accept everyone who wants to run. Sorry!
There will be no entries on the day.
Race instructions
If you've already entered, you can take an advance look at the race instructions, before they are posted to you as part of your race pack, nearer to race day.
Travel and parking instructions
Read our guide to travelling to the race and parking (1.5Mb Word file), or just a map of where to park (1.4Mb JPG file).
Dame Kelly Holmes to start the race
We are delighted to have Dame Kelly Holmes as ambassador for the event.
Continuing her support of the half-marathon over recent years, Dame Kelly will be there to start the race, support runners and hand out medals.
Why not support Dame Kelly's Charity by raising money for the DKH Legacy Trust?
Runner's World Heroes of Running award
The Children's Mutual Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon won a prestigious award for the 'most improved event' at the Runner's World 2009 awards. Read the full story.
The route
2010 race route
The accurate measured course follows the same fantastic route as last year, with improved road and traffic management for 2010. 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.
Sponsors and event partners
Sponsors
Our huge thanks go out to all the sponsors and supporters of the 2010 Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon. For the third year running we are extremely grateful to our main race sponsor, The Children's Mutual.
Event partners
Acknowledgements
Thanks very much to Southborough Town Council, The Skinners' School, St Gregory's School, Tunbridge Wells Masonic Centre and Tunbridge Wells Bowls and Tennis Club for providing parking facilities.
Official charities
We are proud to be supporting charitable causes in the 2010 race:
Training
Our Race Director, Sarah Russell MSc, who is also a journalist and running coach, has written a special half marathon training guide for beginners.
Activities for runners' children
Childcare and Kids' Activities are available for runners' children. For only £5 per child, you can leave your kids having fun and in safe hands while you run the race. Provided by qualified and insured professionals from Fusion.
Open to kids aged 2-12 years. Drop off in Race HQ. Children 2-6 years will be in the creche upstairs and 6-12 year olds will be involved in a number of activities, bouncy castle and trampolining (TBC). Book in advance.
To book please email chloe.louch@fusion-lifestyle.com directly, stating:
Name of child
Age of child
Contact Number
Emergency Contact number (not the runner of the race's number)
Details of any known Medical Conditions
The name of the person collecting the child after the event.
Cheerleaders
We are thrilled to welcome Samantha Rea and her team of cheerleaders from CheerFit to the race on 28th February. Look out for them on the route - they'll be there to cheer you on and support our official charity, the Cardiomyopathy Association.
Drumming Band
Drumming band Bloco Fogo who look amazing will be providing a lively atmosphere at the start and at the Lifestyle Renault water station.
Fancy dress competition
Run in fancy dress and you could be in with winning the 'Best Fancy Dress Runner' as judged and supported by The Courier Newspaper group - selected on the day. Not only will you win the Courier Trophy, but Hotel du Vin will treat you and you partner to a meal for two with wine at the stylish boutique hotel in Tunbridge Wells.
Previous races
See results from previous years.
Follow us on Twitter
Keep up to date on the race by following us on Twitter.
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.
