Specsavers ½ Marathon
Introduction
2011 was the first year for the Specsavers ½ Marathon. Over 200 finishers enjoyed the undulating course, and the route remains the same for 2012.
The ½ Marathon shares the same route as the 10K until the turn-off at Polinar Dam. At that point, ½ Marathon runners take a left towards Burnhervie. They then proceed to Chapel of Garioch, enjoying spectacular views of Bennachie along the way. A short downhill section then follows, before the now infamous climb at Dubstone and the well-deserved downhill finish.
The Start
The Specsavers ½ Marathon starts at 11:00 on Sunday 18th March 2012
- 9:00-10:45 Registration (or pick up your pack at the Garioch Sports Centre from the Thursday before)
- 10:45 Line up
- 10:50 Warm up
- 11:00 Race start
Please ensure you arrive in good time to deposit your baggage and prepare for the start. The start is operated by time bands - the fastest to the front, and the slowest to the back. Placards with expected finish times will be clearly displayed. For example, if you expect to run the race in 1:45 then look for the placard that says "1:45" and line up behind it.
How to Enter
ENTRY IS NOW CLOSED.
RACE PACKS CAN BE COLLECTED FROM THE GARIOCH SPORTS CENTRE FROM NOW UNTIL 10.45 SUNDAY MORNING.
COURSE RECORDS
Prizes
The prize fund for Run Garioch has been substantially increased for 2012. Visit the prizes page for a full list of prizes, including the new Team and Local Runner prizes.
