After the disappointment of having to cancel the 2020 South Downs Half Marathon and 10K due to the COVID pandemic, we are delighted that the 2021 race will be returning on June 12th. The South Downs Trail Half Marathon and accompanying 10K are two of the classic trail runs in the South of England. They both start and finish at QE Country Park and run out to join the South Downs Way on a network of Bridle Paths through beautiful downland and forested countryside. Â Â As the race will take place …
After the disappointment of having to cancel the 2020 South Downs Half Marathon and 10K due to the COVID pandemic, we are delighted that the 2021 race will be returning on June 12th.
The South Downs Trail Half Marathon and accompanying 10K are two of the classic trail runs in the South of England. They both start and finish at QE Country Park and run out to join the South Downs Way on a network of Bridle Paths through beautiful downland and forested countryside. Â Â
As the race will take place before all COVID restrictions are due to be lifted on June 21, we will be operating the race with some COVID restrictions. All race packs will be sent out in advance, there will be two wave starts for half marathon and different one for 10K to separate runners across the course, face masks should be worn before the start, we would encourage runners to leave their clothes and baggage in their cars, there will be additional toilets and hand santiser stations at the start/finish area and a single goody bag, including the medal, will available for be for pick-up by each runner after crossing the finish line.Â
Half Marathon
Starting at Queen Elizabeth Country Park near Petersfield the half marathon follows a route through the Country Park then across fields to the Village of Chalton before picking up the Sussex Border Path, bringing you to the South Downs Way. The route then returns running west for 4 miles on the South Downs Way back through QE Park to the finish.
We are planning to have two wave starts for the half marathon in 2021 to prevent congestion at the stile after 3.5miles and to maintain social distancing before the start:
10am - Wave 1
10.15am - Wave 2
Waves will be split on estimated times on the entry database to give two even waves.
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10km Trail Run
Taking in the first 2.4miles of the half marathon route, the course will divide and run on the Staunton Way up to where it joins the South Downs Trail as it enters QE Park at the Buriton Gate, the route then returns to the finish along the same route as the half marathon (South Downs Way). Essentially the route is a gradual climb up to halfway then a downhill return to the finish at Butser Hill.
Start time 10.30am.
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Time Table
10.00am:Â Wave 1 Half Marathon Start at Queen Elizabeth Country Park
10.15am:  Wave 2 Half Marathon Start at Queen Elizabeth Country Park
10.30am:Â 10km Start at Queen Elizabeth Country Park
PRICES
Half Marathon: Up to 30 Apr £30 / From 1 May £35
10km: Up to 30 Apr £20 / From 1 May £25
Event Tech T-shirt £10
Please note: The event entry platform provider Active Training World will take an admin fee of 6% of the entry fee.
We anticipate that some social distancing requirements will be in place inÂ
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medals to all finishers
Goody bag to all finishers
3 water stations en route
Full medical back up
Baggage storage
On site toilets
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A prizegiving ceremony will take place as soon as possible after lead runners finish. Only 1 prize per person.
Half Marathon prizes
First 5 males & females
First male & female masters in the following age groups categories:
0-40yrs, 0-45yrs, 0-50yrs, 0-55yrs, 0-60yrs, 60+ yrs
10km prizes
First 3 male & females
0-40yrs, 0-50yrs
All masters age group prizes will be mailed after the event
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Race Start time: Half Marathon 10am wave / 10km  10.30am (events to start in waves to cover covid-19 social distancing regulations in place at the time).Â
Start and Finish Venue: Queen Elizabeth Country Park, nr Petersfield for all events
Minimum age:Â Half Marathon 17yrs /Â 10km 15 yrs
Half Marathon: First 3 Male & Female/First Masters Male & Female 40, 50, 60+
10km: First 3 Male & Female/First Masters Male & Female 40, 50+
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Your name, date of birth and email details will be passed onto the chip timing company. Personal details will be deleted 1 week after the event.
Where specified on the booking form any medical information will be passed onto the medical team present at the event.Â
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1) I am over the age of 17 (Half Marathon) or 15 (10K) on the day of the event.
2)Â I declare that I am medically fit to compete & understand that I do so entirely at my own risk.
3) I agree and abide by the rules of the event’s governing body, where applicable (eg UK Athletics/British Triathlon Federation) and/or the event organisers.
4) I understand that I enter the race at my own risk and that no person(s) or organisation(s) will be held responsible for any accident, injury, or loss to myself, prior to, during or after the event.
5)Â I understand the organisers reserve the right to alter the arrangements and conditions should circumstances require.
Refunds, Transfers And Deferrals
Once your entry is accepted refunds are not possible, however, if you unable to run on the day, you may transfer your entry to another runner or defer your entry to the following year’s event. To transfer or defer your entry you need to send an e-mail making the request to transfer@209events.com at least 48 hours before the race takes place. Requests made after this time will not be accepted.
Cancellation Policy
If the event should have to be cancelled (due to either national or local Covid restrictions, to adverse weather conditions, a police request due to unforeseen circumstances, route closure by Local authorities for reasons outside the events control, medical team being unable to arrive at the event due to delay in transit and other circumstances amounting to force majeure), entrants will be entitled to a refund of their entry fee and T-shirt fees, less the Active Training World 6% admin fee, which is non-refundable.
PRICES
Half Marathon: Up to 30 Apr £30 / From 1 May £35
10km: Up to 30 Apr £20 / From 1 May £25
Please note: The event entry platform provider Active Traningin World will take an admin fee of 6%
For further information email 2:09 Events on info@209events.com
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