Runners information

The NSPCC Milton Keynes Half Marathon has built a great reputation for its well marshalled course and also offers excellent facilities for changing, toilets, baggage and car parking. All finishers will receive a medal.

Race timetable

View the race day timetable.

Race location and parking

The race start and finish is The Webber Independent School (formerly Bury Lawn School), Stantonbury, MK14 6DP where ample changing and toilet facilities are available. No car parking is available at the race site (except for disabled drivers) or in Soskin Drive (the road leading from the A422, Monks Way, to the entrance of Bury Lawn School).

Ample car parking is available at Stantonbury Campus Leisure Centre and at two separate sites in Linford Wood on the opposite side of Monks Way. There will be no access to Soskin Drive for vehicles to pick up runners until ALL runners have completed the course, generally after 1.30/2.00pm. Please use the car parking areas, or other safe environments, whilst waiting to collect runners.

Please be aware it is a 10 minute walk from the car parks to the start/finish line. Ensure you have all you need from your vehicle. Please do not use the facilities at Stantonbury Campus Leisure Centre other than for car parking. See the  Parking map  for more information.

Race pack

Your race pack will be sent to you from April 2012 and will include the following

• Race timing chip -  These will be included together with fitting instructions. These are new UHF chips which do not need to be handed in at the end of the race. Please note that race timings for all prizes and race positions will be based on the start / finish clock not the race timing chips.
• Race number - Your race number will be included in your race pack. You must complete the personal, contact and health details on teh reverse and carefully secure your race number to the front of your vest with four safety pins. It is your responsibility to ensure that you arrive at the finish with your number in tact - remember that no number means no official finish time.
  If you have somebody else's number on without informing us in advance of the race, results will be affected and you will be disqualified - so help us to help you and let us know any changes before the start.
• Baggage tag - Please write your race number as large as you can on the baggage tag and tie it to your bag before handing it in at the baggage area. Please deposit your bag early to ensure that you make the start line for 9.50am. The baggage area opens at 8.45am. Remember, your race number is used as identification so no number means no way of retrieving your bag.

Course support and facilities

• Map of the course
• Full ambulance and first aid support - will be available at the race site and along the course.
• Water stations - There are three water stations along the course. We will be providing bottled water at the water stations and at the race finish.
• Toilets - Please note there are toilets at the start site but not out on the course.
• Information desk - Staff at this desk will be able to help you with any queries you might have on the race day.
• Massage facilities - will be available both before (from 9am) and after the race for all athletes taking part. We ask for a donation of £5 for this service.
• Changing and shower facilities - There are changing rooms and showers at the Sports Hall at the start site accessed by the outside steps at the rear of the sports hall
• Refreshments will be available throughout the day at the race site.

Warm up

Don't miss the group warm up at 9.30am.

T-shirts and running vests

Newly designed for 2012, event T-shirts can be ordered and and paid for at time of entry (included in entry fee for Team Challenge) will be posted separately. Further T-shirts will be available for £5 each from the Information Desk on the day or please contact mkhalfmara@nspcc.org.uk stating required size (S, M, L and XL).

NSPCC running vests may also be purchased in the same way for £10 each.

Safety and training

Your personal safety and that of your fellow runners, spectators and helpers must take absolute priority. Always follow the directions of marshals and the police.

Please see some advice on training for a run, and note the following:

• You must be of sufficient fitness to complete the course in three and a half hours and have no known medical conditions.
• If you're in any doubt consult your doctor before competing.
• Do not run with a cold or flu - this can be extremely dangerous. If you are unwell then stop and seek help and if you see another runner in serious distress stop and help and notify the next marshal or first aider.
• Eat well and avoid alcohol the night before the event. Eat something light and drink plenty of water throughout the morning of the race.
• Please ensure that you have read, understood and are able to fully comply with the race rules and conditions of entry.

After the race

• Race prizes - Find out details of prizes for participants.
• Results - Full results will be available from this website and at www.racetimingsystems.com as soon as possible following completion of the event.
• Photography - Official photographs from the event will be available on-line from www.runner-photos.co.uk/
• Medals - will be given to all runners
• Engraving service - we expect to have the facility on the day where your medal can be engraved with name, date and race time for £4.
• All runners will receive water, energy bar and bottled water at the finish line
  

Enjoy your day!