Coventry Half Marathon

Event information

Making a triumphant return to the events calendar, the much-loved Coventry Half Marathon was enjoyed by thousands of runners. Join us again for another fantastic day.

Recreating much of the previously popular route, the event will take place on the historic City Centre streets before heading to the nearby countryside and out towards Shakespeare’s county of Warwickshire.

A great event for runners and spectators alike, this scenic route promises to attract huge crowds of supporters and allows for a spot of phenomenal sightseeing as the gothic city centre meets the picturesque countryside.

Not just a route with something for everyone to appreciate, runners embarking upon the Coventry Cathedral finish line will be greeted with a goody bag of rewards, including post-run treats and a hard-earned bespoke medal for them to remember the day.

Entry

Entrants must be 17 years or over on event day.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Chip timing
Finisher's goody bag
An option to pre-order a quality tech finishers T-shirt
Exclusive medal
Memories of a brilliant day!

Enter with a peace of mind

Active refund

For a small fee, this will give you insurance should you be unable to take part in the event. You can cancel your entry and receive a refund on your entry fee up to 48 hours before the event.
Transfering to another event

Run For All appreciates diaries do change, so please note that you do have the option to transfer to another event. This event must fall in the same calendar year and a small transfer fee will be applied.

To transfer to another event, simply login to your Active account and select this option.

Please bear in mind that this option can only be actioned up to 6 weeks before the event takes place.
Person to person transfer

You also have the option to transfer your event purchase to another person.

A small transfer fee will be applied and can only be actioned up to 6 weeks before the event takes place.

To transfer your event purchase to another person, simply login to your Active account and select this option.

Important Note

Do not under any circumstances allow anybody else to run with a race number under your name.
Amongst other issues, this can create major problems for the medical team should they need to treat unknown runners. Anyone found to have done this will be disqualified.

Engrave your medal with iTAB

Race Number Information

Race numbers will be collection only. All collection information will be shared closer to event day.

Address changes

If you have changed address since registration, it is your responsibility to inform us.
However, we will also be sending out an email around eight weeks before the event to ask if you have changed address recently.

What if I'm coming from overseas?

Race numbers will not be posted to those participants who provided a postal address located outside of the UK as we can’t guarantee the safe delivery of the race number.

However, if you do have a UK address that your race number can be posted to prior to the event, please contact us at info@runforall.com with details. Alternatively you will be able to collect your race number from the Race Office on the event weekend. Opening hours of the Race Office will be detailed on our website at www.runforall.com in the week prior to the event.

Using your race number bib

Timing chip

Your timing chip is affixed to your race number, do not attempt to remove or fold the chip. Do not pierce the chip with safety pins.
Bib number

Wear your chipped bib number on your chest on the outer layer of clothing e.g. if a running jacket is worn, wear your number on top of this. Do not obscure/ cover your bib number + chip with a bum bag/ running belt.
Arm position

We encourage runners not to position their arms to start/stop a personal timing device on or right in front of the bib whilst running over the timing mats themselves as this impedes the signal. Arms can be positioned slightly away from the body, or the devices can be started/stopped when the runner isn’t on the actual mat.
Keep your number safe

Race numbers are not interchangeable and entries cannot be assigned, transferred, sold or gifted to any third party. Do not under any circumstances allow anybody else to run with your race number. Amongst other issues, this can create major problems for the medical team should they need to treat unknown runners.
Your memento

Your bib & timing chip does not need to be collected in after the event and is yours to keep a memento of your race day!

Can't run anymore?

Race numbers cannot be interchangeable and entries cannot be assigned, transferred, sold or gifted to any third party. Do not under any circumstances allow anybody else to run with your race number. Amongst other issues, this can create major problems for the medical team should they need to treat unknown runners. Anyone found to have done this will be disqualified

Route maps

Static Route Map

Interactive Route Map

On the day Information

All you need to know

Event Village

The bustling Event Village will be located in University Square, Coventry CV1 5FJ

To satisfy your pre and post-run fuel needs, a selection of tasty food and drink choices will be available to purchase.

There are also several bars and cafés in the area that will be sure to welcome spectators and participants and are often bursting with atmosphere after the event.

Our wonderful partner charities will also be located in the Event Village, so make sure you go say hi!

Baggage

Please leave time to drop off your baggage pre-race in the baggage store located in the Hub at Coventry University, which is located right next to the start line on Gosford Street.

If you plan to use the event Baggage Store, please ensure that your baggage tag is removed from your race number and securely attached to your bag for race day.

After the race. you are advised to reclaim your property as soon as possible before meeting up with your loved ones. Please collect your bags as soon as possible so that you can avoid the queues.

Fuel & Hydration

300 ml bottled water is available on the course and 500 ml will be available at the finish line.

We will also have High 5 & Red bull energy stations on course

Please see the route map for locations.

Competitors are advised to ensure that they consider the effects of dehydration and drink plenty of fluids to compensate.

Please make use of the bins provided post water & energy stations.

Toilets

Please only use the allocated toilets for this event located in the hub and on the course.

Run For All operates a zero-tolerance policy and any runners seen urinating anywhere other than the facilities provided will be disqualified.

Medical

Should you find you require medical assistance, personnel will be on hand to help at regular intervals on the course with fixed first aid stations located near the water stations.

In addition, there will be a first aid unit and recovery area located near the start and finish line. There will also be roaming first aiders around the Event Village.

Race Day memento

Celebrate your incredible time and your fantastic achievements with some extra event day souvenirs.

Head to the event village on race day and visit Epic Etchings to get your finishers medal engraved and Personal Best Vests to order your own personalised finisher t-shirt print to help celebrate your achievements in style.

Photos

Smile! The Marathon Photos team will be on course throughout the event to snap your picture.

Photographs can be purchased at marathonphotoslive.com

Results

All results will be available in the results section of the website soon after the end of the event.

However, keep in mind that it’s not all about times – you should be proud of yourself just for getting out there and getting active!

Entertainment

Local music groups will be keeping you entertained on the course!

Give your trainers a new ‘lace of life’ with JogOn

Check out our brand-new partnership with JogOn!

We are inviting you to part ways with unwanted old trainers that you may have previously thrown out. Drop-off stations will be made readily available next to the Race Office, located in the Event Village on the Knavesmire.

Trainers will then be sent onto the JogOn HQ, ready to be passed on for a new lease of life and redistributed to those who need them most. Where possible, the JogOn Again scheme enables the reuse of unwanted shoes by giving them to those in need, through distribution by partners in eleven hubs around the world. Where reuse is not an option for the shoes they are shredded, and their remains are reused for other purposes.

To find out more about this fantastic initiative, please visit their website below:
https://www.jogonagain.com/

Keeping Coventry green

We are committed to keeping Coventry green and we understand the importance of doing our bit for the environment. Bins will be provided across the event site and we urge people to use the facilities provided.

Let’s work together to Keep Coventry green and encourage other runners to do the same.

Pacers

Our team of Coventry Half Marathon pacers have been recruited by Coventry Runner on behalf of our sponsor, Arla Protein.

The team are looking forward to supporting you on your run. Each pacer will have a flag attached to them with finish times and will run at a steady pace. If you keep up with them, you’ll be able to achieve the time on the flag.
Our team of pacers on the day will be pacing at 5-minute intervals between 1hr 20mins and 2hrs 30mins.

They’re all very friendly, so feel free to have a chat with them before the event, and be sure to say thanks once you’ve crossed the finish line!

Headphones on event day

As this is a closed-road event, you are welcome to wear headphones, but please make sure that you are aware of your surroundings all around the course.

If you wish to listen to music on your run, please make sure you can hear the marshals’ instructions, emergency vehicles and fellow competitors.

Shokz is the official Sports Headphones Partner of England Athletics & Run For All.

The partnership between Shokz, England Athletics and Run For All recognises that many athletes enjoy listening to music while warming up, training or competing. Whether it is taking part in events, running solo or socially with others, it’s key that their experience is safe and enjoyable.

Running with music would make your run more joyful. With Shokz open-ear headphones, runners could listen to their favourite playlist or broadcast on the run while maintaining sociability.

There is a 15% discount offer for all Run For All entrants. To receive this discount entrants must purchase Shokz headphones via Up & Running and use a specific code. To receive this discount code, please contact our admin team via our contact form here

Training

Travel

Check out your travel options below.

By Car

If you are travelling by car we would recommend using Coventry City Council's Railway Station Car Park, which is only £1 per visit on Sundays.

From the Railway Station Car Park it is just 15 minutes walk to the start via Broadgate and the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum. (*Cars over 2.5m high can use Lower Ford Street Car Park which is accessed from Junction 3/Sky Blue Way and has 168 spaces). White Street Coach Park is located off Ring Road Junction 2.
By Train

The city is conveniently located on the West Coast Main Line which runs from London Euston through Coventry to Birmingham New Street. Other major UK cities including Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh can all be reached directly by train from Coventry.

Park & Run from Coventry City Council's Railway Station Car Park, which is only £1 per visit on Sundays. This is the red multi-storey building off Warwick Road (Ring Road Junction 6) which has 638 spaces including 16 EV charging bays. There are 35 disabled spaces which are free for blue badge holders. Height restriction is 2.5m*. From the Railway Station Car Park it is just 15 minutes walk to the start via Broadgate and the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum. (*Cars over 2.5m high can use Lower Ford Street Car Park which is accessed from Junction 3/Sky Blue Way and has 168 spaces). White Street Coach Park is located off Ring Road Junction 2.
By Bus

There is a large bus station located in Coventry which serves city and out-of-town routes to more remote destinations.

Ride the bus into the city centre for just £2, then it's just 500m walk or jog up past The Herbert Art Gallery and Musuem to the start. It's only 10-15 mins direct bus ride from Bell Green, Foleshill, Holbrooks, Walsgrave or Whitley, or 20 -30 mins from Bedworth, Binley, Canley, Eastern Green, Longford. It's 30 minutes+ from Birmingham International and Nuneaton.
By Bike/On Foot

Why not build your warm up in to your journey and walk or cycle to the start of the Half Marathon next to Coventry University. Supervised cycle parking will be provided near the start on Gosford Street (bring a lock) and there are West Midlands Cycle Hire Docks nearby on Gosford Street and Cox Street. Find out more www.wmcyclehire.co.uk
By Air

The nearest arrival airport would be Birmingham International Airport, that is conveniently located to the railway network.

Road Closure Information

Interactive Road Closure Map

Please click on coloured areas for more information.

Additional Information

Celebrate your achievement

Sponsors & Partners

Our Sponsors

Coventry Half is brought to you with the support of the following sponsors and partners

Our Partner Charities

If you have requested a fundraising pack from one of the event's partner charities, this should be with you soon. If you have not received your fundraising pack at least 4 weeks before the event, please contact the partner charity you have selected directly.

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