Cheap big race entry for early birds
REGISTRATION has opened for this year’s Williams BMW Rochdale Half Marathon and 10K - and prices have been cut for an early bird offer.
Entry for the half marathon is reduced by £8 and there’s £4 off the 10K for entries received by 31 March 2020. Over 200 people have already signed up for the popular event which returns on Sunday, October 4.
Races will start and finish by the grade one listed Rochdale Town Hall, they will be chip-timed on fully-marshalled trafficfree courses, with a technical t-shirt and medal handed out to finishers.
Since 2015 over 5,800 people have taken part in the event, which takes in town and picturesque countryside scenes like Hollingworth Lake. The courses are relatively flat too so great for personal bests.
Councillor Janet Emsley the council’s cabinet member for neighbourhoods, community and culture said:
“The event proved popular again last year and demand for 2020 places is already strong.
“The support and camaraderie was amazing with a friendly atmosphere, many personal bests achieved and thousands raised for good causes. We can’t wait to put on another incredible day and look forward to welcoming runners of all levels this October.
“Our early bird discount should encourage more people to secure their places.”
Half marathon places now cost £23.40 for clubrunners, £25.40 for nonclub runners, while the 10K is £16.60 for club runners, £18.60 for nonclub runners.
The Fun Run entry opens in June.
To enter online or find out more, visit www.rochdale.gov.uk/run
The annual event is coordinated by Rochdale Harriers, Middleton Harriers
and Rochdale Triathlon Club supported by Rochdale Borough Council.
You can also find the latest information about the event by following @RochdaleHalf on Twitter, or liking ‘Rochdale Half Marathon’ on Facebook and ‘Rochdale Half Marathon’ on Instagram.