Badger Half Marathon
WHERE: Leatherhead, Surrey
WHEN: Sunday, 5th September 2010
THE RACE.
Starting from Leatherhead Town Centre the route followed bridle ways heading out towards Mickleham before turning right into Norbury Park.The first and last 4 miles of the course were out and back on a fairly flat route with a single loop of around 5 miles. The scenic course was undulating with a steady climb for about 2 miles up to the Sawmill and mult-terrain encompassing tarmac, bridlepaths, grass and tracks (which would have been muddy in the wet). The finish was at the Leatherhead Leisure Centre. John Fairhurst.
RUNNERS. 286 Men. 164 Women
FIRST MAN: Tim Elsey 1-15:17
FIRST WOMAN Rose Nicholson 1-25:28
STUBBY: John Fairhurst 284th 1-58:17 (10th M60 of 15)
FORMER STUBBY: Roger Fairhurst 81st 1-38:52
Total finishers 450 Slowest finishing time 3-20:09
Comment.
This was only the third time the event had been organised and after singing the National Anthem, we set off on a dry sunny day in ideal running conditions from the town centre.
The race was well marshalled by friendly people which was particularly important at the one busy road junction where as far as I know there were no problems. With five water stations en route there was plenty of water, gels and jelly babies available and more than sufficient people to hand them out.
The whole event was well organised including chip timing at the finish and there was plenty of parking at the Leatherhead Leisure Centre where showers and a café were available.
And finally the goodie bag contents included a technical running tee-shirt and a very welcome bottle of Badger Ale.