ORGANISERS of Wokingham’s biggest race are warning that places are going quickly.
The Wokingham Half Marathon will return to the borough on Sunday, February 12, and already half of the 3,000 available places have been snapped up.
The race is hugely popular, with some entrants using it as a warm-up for the London Marathon.
Now, organisers are warning runners to get their application forms in before places get snapped up.
A spokesperson said: “The pattern is very similar to previous years and the organisers expect entries to close early in January leaving many runners disappointed.
“They are therefore encouraged get their entries in as soon as possible.”
One of the earliest races in the sporting calendar, it attracts top runners from many clubs, allowing athletes to gauge their form after the winter.
It also attracts fun runners looking to raise money for their favourite charities. Many local groups were represented in last year’s race, which starts and finishes from Cantley Park and takes in much of the borough’s beautiful countryside.
In addition to trophies the winners and category winners will also get a cash award, and there is a £500 prize for a course record.
All runners who finish will receive a medal.
The main event sponsor is David Cliff Estate Agents and they will be joined once again by solicitors Herrington Carmichael, who will sponsor the trophies and Freeborn Wokingham, a car dealership who will supply the vehicles.
Athletes wishing to enter can do so online using the Run Britain portal or download an entry form both of which are available on the web site, www.wokinghamhalfmarathon.co.uk.
