Event information
The Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon is back again!
The race will start and finish at Portman Road Stadium - home to Ipswich Town FC.
You will see runners heading down Duke Street, through Ipswich Waterfront and then along Cliff Lane. Continuing around the River Orwell, you will head to Wherstead Road, back along Grafton Way before reaching the big finish at the stadium.
We are so excited to bring Run For All to the county of Suffolk, and we already can’t wait to see thousands of you reach your goals while raising huge amounts of cash for such deserving charities within the local community and beyond.
See it as a new challenge, sign up for fun or run in a group, regardless of your goal or reason the crowds will be out in full force to cheer you on and the atmosphere will be terrific as the town of Ipswich comes alive for the day.
So if you’re looking for a new challenge in the town of Ipswich, what’s stopping you?
Sign up for this fantastic new event today!
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 finisher t-shirt
- Exclusive medal
- Memories of a brilliant day!
Enter with a peace of mind
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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.
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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.
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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.
Race Number Information
Race numbers will be posted to your address around 2 weeks before the event takes place.
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 is 7:30 and will be located next to Ipswich Town Football Club.
Using your race number bib
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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!
Fuel & Hydration
300 ml bottled water will be available on the course and 500 ml will be available at the finish line.
Please see the route map for exact locations.
Please make use of the bins provided post water stations and around the finish line.
Baggage
Please leave time to drop your baggage at the Baggage Store pre-race.
You can retrieve your baggage from the same store after your run.
Please note that all bags must be the equivalent size to a small rucksack and security will be in place in order to conduct random bag searches.
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 make your way to the Baggage Store to reclaim your property before meeting up with your loved ones. Please collect your bags as soon as possible so that you can avoid the queues.
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.
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/
Toilets
Please only use the allocated toilets for this event located in the Event Village 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. These locations are shown on the route map.
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 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 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!
Keeping Ipswich green
We are committed to keeping Ipswich 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 Ipswich green and encourage other runners to do the same.
Pacers
Our team of pacers, sponsored by Arla Protein has been organised on behalf of the Jaffa Running Club.
They’ll have flags attached to them with finish times so you can choose the best pace to suit you. It should feel easy in the first half of your race and then step it up in the second leg when your race really starts. If you experience low spells, stay positive and keep moving forward, tough moments pass. Go on, you can do it!
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
Training Plans
We’ve teamed up with the experts at Coopah to bring you a whole new way of training
Find out more
Training Sessions
Join the fun, free and friendly Social Run Group (SRG) hosted by Up and Running. A weekly 5K that is perfect for runners of all abilities. Join the community - sign up now.
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Travel
Check out your travel options below.
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If travelling from the North/Midlands:
Take the A14 and then the B1067.
If travelling from the South/London:
Take the A12.
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There are several car parks located nearby. These are
- NCP Ipswich Portman Road, IP1 2BP – 65 spaces, inaccessible from 08:00 to 13:00
- Portmand Road Car Park, IP1 2BS – 550 Spaces, inaccessible from 08:00 to 13:00
- West End Road Car Park, IP1 2DZ – 385 Spaces, only accessible from West End from 08:00 to 13:00
- Buttermarket Car Park, IP1 1SL – 370 Spaces, inaccessible between 08:00 and 10:00
- Ipswich Station NCP, IP2 8AL – 494 Spaces, access/egress via B1075 during road closures
There are plenty of other car parks around the town centre so please click here to view them via the Ipswich Borough Council website.
Please ensure your parking plans take account of road closures and access information.
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Please click here to see the locations of a number of bike racks around the town. The closest bike rack is on Buttermarket which is 1 mile away from the start line.
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The Ipswich train station is located on Burrell Rd, Ipswich IP2 8AL. It is approximately 5 to 10 min walking distance to the start line.
Road Closure Information
Interactive Road Closure Map
Please click on coloured areas for more information.
Additional Information
Celebrate your achievement
Celebrate your achievement with a personalised race memento
Personal Best Vest produces high-quality framed pictures personalised with your name and finish time with the event. It can be proudly shown on your desk or trophy cabinet to celebrate your achievement.
Pre-orders, delivery, and on the day purchases are available.
Sponsors & Partners
Our Sponsors
The Ipswich 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.
FAQs
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Have a question that hasn't been answered? Please click below to view our frequently asked questions and their answers.
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