The 13.1 mile HALF MARATHON will be held in accordance with the AAA and WCCA rules Permit No. 2142. The event will be run through the town’s streets and undulating roads in attractive Chiltern countryside with markers at each mile. No under 17’s allowed to run in the Half Marathon (SEAA rule)

The 5 mile FUN RUN follows the first part of the Half Marathon route. Two thirds of the course will be on country roads, with one uphill section. There will be a drinks station at about the half way point.

START:  for both events will be from the Cricket Club, Castle Hill, Berkhamsted at 11.15 for the Fun Run and 11.30 for the Half Marathon.

ENTRIES:  for both events open now. Half Marathon and Fun Run entries (other than local) must be received by 22^nd February 2008. See "how to enter" for further details.

LOCAL ENTRANTS:  can register at Gable Hall, Prince Edward Street, Berkhamsted on Saturday 1^st March 2008 between 9:00am and 1:00 or Sunday 2^nd March 2008 at Berkhamsted Cricket Club between 8:30am and 10:30am.

OFFICIAL NUMBERS: must be worn on the chest of each competitor for the duration of the event. Any Competitor not wearing an official number at the finish will be disqualified, as will any competitor “swapping” numbers.

ENTRY FEES: 
Half Marathon £15.00 for affiliated AAA runners and £17.00 for non-affiliated runners. 
Fun Run £6.00 (£5.00 under 16 years of age). 
£1 extra for all entries on the day of the race.
Cheques or  postal order to be made payable to  Rotary  Club of  Berkhamsted

CHANGING ROOMS: There will be limited changing facilities at the Cricket Club.
Local competitors are requested to arrive prepared for running to allow those who have travelled a distance to have priority over changing rooms. Sorry no showers available! Secure storage will be available during the race and extra toilet facilities provided this year.

PARKING: There is ample free parking in the town with car parks within 500 metres of the start. PLEASE USE THE CAR PARKS. The Police will be very strict with people parking on the route or in NO PARKING areas. Remember that it is for your own safety that we keep the roads clear.

PRIZES:
Half Marathon:  Men 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, & 1^st Veteran ( 40 and over)  Ladies 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, & 1^st Veteran ( 35 and over). 
Fun Run: :  Men 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd. . Ladies 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd.   
There will also be a number of spot prizes.

HOSPITAL BUS: A hospital bus will sweep up around the course. Runners in distress are recommended to drop out to the nearest marshal.

KEEP LEFT: Runners must keep to the left of the road or as directed by signs, marshals and or the police. Other people will be using the roads so be safe and obey instructions. Keep left and do not “cut corners”. Runners ignoring directions will be disqualified.

FINISH: After crossing the line competitors must continue to the roped “funnels”. Do not stop or return over the finish area.

RESULTS: Full details will be sent for 52p in stamps with a self addressed A4 envelope sent with your entry or deposited at the registration desk

THE WINNING TEAM:  in both races is the team home first with all runners across the finish line. A team comprises not less than four runners.

NO REFUNDS given