Stafford Half Marathon 2009
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Sunday 15 March 2009 Congratulations to all who took part in the 2008 Stafford Half Marathon, making it the most well attended Half Marathon the town has ever seen. |
Stafford Half Marathon promoted by Stafford Borough Council Leisure Services
Contact 01785 619 300 or sport-events@staffordbc.gov.uk
The Route
When the Stafford Half Marathon was introduced in 1984 it originally started and finished at The County Showground, Weston Road and was transferred during the 1990s to it's current venue, Market Square, Stafford town centre.
Runners should assemble at the Market Square (in the street area) by 10.15am. To see details of the 2008 route or 2008 route map please click the links.
Do you want to start training for the 2009 event? Have a look at one of the training diaries to start preparing and see how achievable it really is!
Weeks 1 - 4 absolute beginners training diary
Weeks 5 - 20 training diary
www.runnersworld.co.uk/smartcoach (log on for your personalised training diary from Runner's World)
For some essential tips on how to prepare on the day of the Half Marathon please click the link.
Sponsorship
A huge number of runners work hard raising money for good causes - in 2008 the event generated over £26863.60 for charities (based on information from participants surveys). If you fancy getting sponsored for your run and are looking for a charity to support, The Mayor's Charity Appeal this year supports some very worthy local causes. For more information please email jkeleghan@staffordbc.gov.uk or call 01785 619 228.
Please note that charity collections are not permitted on the race day due to health and safety and licensing issues.
To access the 2008 race results please click the link.
To access the 2008 race photos at Marathon-Photos.com please click the link.
Half Marathon photos are also available at www.racephotos.topcities.com
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