The Mizuno Reading Half Marathon 2012

1st November 2011, 11:32

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The organisers of the Mizuno Reading Half Marathon  have announced that general public places and Corporate Charity Relay places for the 2012 race have sold out with the race reaching its maximum capacity of 18,500 places yesterday (9^th January 2012).

The Mizuno Reading Half Marathon, in its 29th year, takes place on Sunday 1st April 2012 . Apart from the fact that the route is one of the world’s flattest and fastest, it’s also a favourite for beginners as well as seasoned runners wanting to achieve a PB. The finish of the race in the impressive Madejski Stadium  makes this a half marathon not to miss.

The race starts in Green Park, 250m from the stadium, taking runners along the old road to Reading University before going through the city centre, over the river Kennet, past The Oracle shopping complex, under Abbey Gate, out to Prospect Park and back into town. Finishing in front of thousands of spectators in Reading Football Club’s  magnificent Madejski Stadium is definitely a highlight and sets the Mizuno Reading Half Marathon apart from any other race.

Places are still available for the GreenPark Challenge , a 2.8 km run open to families and athletes wanting a shorter race. The GreenPark Challenge starts at 8.30 am and the entry fee of £6 includes a free t-shirt. 

Go to www.readinghalfmarathon.com  for further information about race day, route maps and training tips.

However, if you missed out on getting a place in this years Mizuno Half Marathon, don't worry, as Matt from Heart Breakfast will be running, and you can still join him as part of our team of Have a Heart Heroes , find out more here .

You may not know this but there are two other races that take place on the day that will still challenge you but maybe not to the level of the half marathon. Click here to find out more.