PC hitch now resolved.....

The entry list should now be updating. A thousand entries will have been registered by the end of this week. The entry limit is 1600. You have been warned!

Problem with entry downloads.....

...on to the Half Marathon website. We apologise for the failure to produce up to date entry lists for this year's race. The site is showing about 500 entries but the true number is over 900. The race quota is fast filling up so you are advised to enter quickly before entries are closed. More information as soon as we get it!

Your Race Director....

...David Hyde

Positions make prizes.....

This is the prize list for the 2008 Event.

You will be able to win a position prize (See below) as well as an age category prize at this event.

Prize list Race Winner £400, 1st man£300. ( if not race winner) 1st Lady £300

2nd " £200 2nd " £150

3rd " £150 3rd " £100

4th " £100 4th " £60

5th " £50 5th " £40

Age category prizes worth £30 for 1st position etc.( subject to the level of entries in each category).

Please refer to the details again....

...for yesterday's post regarding the ladies race. Thanks.

Chris Paul

Regarding your queries for the ladies race, the following applies for this year:

... The race winner will receive £400 ..First lady if not the race winner will receive £300, plus every runner will also qualify to receive their age category prize, as per our age prize list. ie first over/ 20, prize value £30.( these will be subject to the level of entries in each category )

There are no other bonuses or course record prizes this year.

If you still wish to enter please do so on line or print off an entry form from our website www.torbayhalfmarathon.co.uk

Re Chris Paul's enquiry

Thanks Chris, we'll get back to you tomorrow with info for you. Sorry for delay as comments had been diverted elsewhere, my fault, sorry.

"Why can't I run with my mp3 player?"

The reason that we set restrictions on the use of mp3 players etc., is due to our concerns for safety on this 2 lap course.

Runners will be using both directions on half of the road width, which is narrow in several places.

Leading runners are lead by cyclists, who will be warning runners as they approach them from behind that they need to move over to allow overtaking and also allow enough space for runners to also pass them going in the opposite direction.

It is vital in these circumstances that marshals instructions can be clearly heard.

A few issues for starters......

1... Do I have to run for the Race charities?

You do not have to run for the Race charities Rowcroft or Macmillan , you can choose your own if you wish.

2..Do not be concerned if you are a slow runner, the finish will remain open until the last runner is in.

3...Currently the www.torbayhalfmarathon site is having a software change, so the entries listed are not up-to-date at present.

4...12 Weeks to go 700 entries so far, please do not leave it too late to enter, it may be full !

Belatedly, the TORBAY HALF MARATHON....

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