The Autumn Blickling Half Marathon
Next Race: 20th October 2024
This popular breath-taking route takes you through the most scenic parts of the North Norfolk countryside including Aylsham, Blickling and surrounding areas. The Autumn Blickling Half Marathon is our road race and is a different route to the Spring Blickling Half Marathon.
Any profits from the race will be reinvested into local sport and physical activity by race organisers EPIC Norfolk.
Race Entry: Affiliated entry £27 + booking fee, Unaffiliated entry £29 + booking fee. All entries include chip-timing and a bespoke race medal.
You can select a charity place for free, (you must choose from our list of charity partners), and by doing so you agree to fundraise a minimum of £125 for that charity.
All entrants must be at least 17 years or over.
This event is 100% road and holds a UK Athletics Licence.
Enter here – https://totalracetiming.co.uk/race/503
Race Day Info for Runners
Start Time: 9am
Parking: The official car park for the race will be at the Aylsham Scout Ground on Stonegate, next to Woodgate nursery. The car park is 1 mile from the start line, so we will be putting on regular shuttle buses (starting just after 7am, last shuttle at 8:30am) for those that don’t fancy a warm up walk/jog before the race. We will have signs and marshals directing any runners who do want to walk/jog to the start line.
What3Words for the carpark: https://what3words.com/forge.power.stoops
Google Map link: https://goo.gl/maps/x9WX7SN5zdLxihFE7
The race finishes in Aylsham Market Place, a 10-15 minute walk back to the car park.
Bikes
There are bike racks at the finish line in Aylsham Town Centre, next to the public toilets and town hall. From here you can walk to the start line. The finish is next to the town hall.
The Route
The starting area will be Aylsham Recreation Ground where you will find race numbers, toilets and bag drop. The finish is Aylsham Market Place. Please find the route for this year’s race here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5803952473/
Water Stations
There will be 3 water stations on the course (using biodegradable cups) and at the finish line. Please dispose of the cups in the bins provided. Runners must not dispose of their cups at the side of the road or in people’s gardens – any littering will result in disqualification.
If you need to fill up your own bottle or pouch, there will be large water containers with taps at each station for you to do this.
Race Numbers: If you selected to have your number sent to you, you will receive your race number the week before the race at the latest. If you are collecting on the day, they will be available for collection from 7:30am near the start line.
Toilets
There will be toilets available at the start line and the finish line. There will also be a toilet available on route at approximately 5.5 miles in at the Saracen’s Head in Wolterton.
Refreshments
Each participant will receive a food item after passing the finishing line, but there will also be refreshments available to purchase.
Charity Partners
This is a community event which raises vital funds for local charities. If you want to raise money for a local cause it is free to enter, you just have to raise £125 for your chosen charity.
FAQs
Is there a bag drop? Yes, it will be in the start area, your bags will then be transported to the finish.
Will I get lost? We have a fantastic team of marshals and First Aiders around the course for your safety
Chip Timing: Total Race Timing are providing chip timing for this race.
Headphones: Only bone conducting headphones are allowed.
Awards: There will be e-certificates for top 3 male and female runners.
I can no longer make it, can I defer? Entries are non-refundable. You can transfer your place to another runner up to 2 weeks before the race. We cannot issue refunds or defer your entry to a future race