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THE OFFICIAL 2019 RACE GUIDE - www.readinghalfmarathon.com - Reading Half Marathon
This year marks the 36th Sage Reading Half Marathon and a new and exciting chapter as new organisers Goldline
Events take to the helm. With the aim of making the race even bigger and better, we promise to not only continue the
great work Sweatshop has done over the past 15 years but to enhance each and every runner’s experience.
I know you have a lot of choice, there are some great races out there, so I’d like to thank you for choosing to run with
us. We are very proud that the event is renowned for being one of the best races in the running calendar and we want
to ensure this continues so you have the best day possible. Whether this is your first half marathon, you’re a seasoned
runner or this is part of your training for a spring marathon, I hope you enjoy all the highlights including the huge
crowd support and of course the roar as you enter the Stadium and cross the finish line.
Best of luck and have a great race.
                                                                                               Judith Manson, Race Director

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1.	Plan your journey, for up to date travel information            3. P
                                                                        LEASE ENSURE YOU COMPLETE YOUR MEDICAL
    and answers on FAQs visit:                                         INFORMATION ON THE REVERSE OF YOUR RACE
    www.readinghalfmarathon.com                                        NUMBER.
2.	Arrive Early – The Race Village opens at 07:00. With            4. 	Please note, if a person is found to be running in
    over 15,000 runners attending allow plenty of time                   another runner’s bib, they will face disqualification
    to make your way to your start zone.                                 and potentially be refused entry into future UKA races.

GETTING THERE
It is your responsibility to get to the race on time. Please        There is no parking at the stadium or on the surrounding
plan your journey before you set off and whatever                   roads. If you have not pre-booked parking space, we
mode of transport you use, allow extra time for delays              suggest you use town centre parking and travel on the
or congestion. We suggest you aim to arrive in Reading              free shuttle bus service.
no later than 08:45.
                                                                    All car parks are non-refundable & non-transferable.
          TRAINS
           lease check all train times with National Rail
          P                                                         Red Car Park – Located on A33/ Longwater Avenue, RG2
          Enquiries – Telephone: 08457 48 49 50                     0QS, this car park is approx. 2 minutes’ walk to the Race
          www.nationalrail.co.uk                                    Village. There is no exit before 12:30pm and all vehicles
                                                                    must be moved by 4pm.
          FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE & TAXIS
          There are free shuttle buses between Reading              Pink Car Park – Located at Reading International
          Station and the Madejski Stadium from 07:00–              Business Park, RG2 6DA, it is approx. 5 minutes’ walk to
          14:30, this service is free to everyone. There            the Race Village. Height restriction of 2.1m.
          is also a taxi service from the station to the
          Stadium, with a dedicated fast lane for taxis             Blue Car Park – Mereoak P&R, please note this car park is
          next to the bus pick up – fixed price £10.                no longer available. If you have already booked the blue
                                                                    car park your permit will be accepted in the Yellow car
          PRE-BOOKED PARKING                                        park. See below for directions and please display your
          If you have pre-booked parking in one of our              Blue permit clearly when entering the Yellow Car Pak.
          official car parks, all directions will be included
          with your permit. Your permit will be sent                Yellow Car Park – Located at wood. (Foster Wheeler),
          to you in your race pack or sent separately if            Shinfield Park, Shinfield, RG2 9FW. There is a free shuttle
          you booked after your race pack had been                  bus to and from the Race Village. We recommend you
          produced. It must be clearly displayed in your            park by 8:30am.
          vehicle. Please note that some car parks may
                                                                    DUE TO ROAD CLOSURES, DO NOT USE JUNCTION 11
          have restrictions on leaving times and will not
                                                                    OFF THE M4 TO ACCESS READING TOWN
          open before the stated time.

                  Please note there is a 20 – 30 minute walk from the Race Village to the start line.
         If you or one of your supporters has any mobility issues and is in need of assistance, then please
             contact our events team in advance on 0778 813 7117 or email info@goldlineevents.co.uk

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HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE SAGE READING HALF MARATHON

On behalf of Sage colleagues, customers and partners around the UK, we’re so happy you’re here with us. At Sage,
we love running and raising money for fantastic local charities who do so much for our communities. And we have
nothing but admiration for people like you who are taking on a personal challenge today – whether it’s your first run,
or you’re going for a PB – it all counts.
I am especially proud that the Sage Reading Half Marathon is the final stop on Sage Foundation’s $1 Million Challenge.
That’s our pledge at Sage to reach our fundraising goal by running, getting active and having fun, so we can help build
a brighter future for our communities around the world – and we are not going to stop until it’s achieved.
So far we’ve raised over $900,000 and are hoping to reach our $1 Million target at this year’s Reading Half Marathon.
Reading is home to Sage People and we’re thrilled that charities right here will benefit from Team Sage running today.
So, remember - we are in this together today, let’s all make it count.
                                                                                                Steve Hare, CEO Sage PLC

BEFORE THE RACE
          RACE NUMBER                                                    HELP DESK
          Please check your race number matches the                      Please do not worry, if you need to collect a
          number on the race pack envelope. If not,                      replacement pack before the race or have any
          contact the race helpline on 0778 813 7117 or                  queries you can visit our Help Desk where we
          email info@goldlineevents.co.uk                                will be more than happy to help. Our Help Desk
                                                                         will be open on these following days:
          Please do not worry that your chip number is
          different from your race number.                               Millennium Madejski Hotel, RG2 0FL
          Your race number contains your timing chip;                    Friday 15th March           17:00 – 20:00
          please do not attempt to remove this. Race                     Saturday 16th March         10:00 – 16:00
          numbers must be worn, unaltered, on the front
          of your running top. Your race number is unique                Race Village
          to you. In the event of an emergency we use race               Race Day                        07:00 – 15:00
          numbers to identify individuals.
          Do not swap race numbers with another runner
                                                                         FIRST TIMERS
          or allow anyone to use your race number if you
                                                                         The experience you have is important to us and
          are unable to run; a situation of mistaken identity
                                                                         the day has been designed to try and give you
          can be very distressing for all involved and can
                                                                         the best possible racing experience. If this is your
          lead to prosecution under UK Athletic rules.
                                                                         First Half Marathon, then please make sure to
          Please be sure to write your emergency contact                 read all information provided in this race guide.
          details on the back of your race number in the
          space provided.                                                On the day be sure to follow instructions
                                                                         provided by marshals & the commentary team
          YOUR BAGGAGE                                                   via the loud speakers.
          You will find a baggage label within your race pack
                                                                         For any additional information or queries
          as a separate tag, this will be the same number as
                                                                         check our FAQs section on our website.
          your race number. Be sure to keep this tag safe
          as you will need this on race day. Loss of your                TOP 3 THINGS TO REMEMEBER
          baggage tag will not only delay your start but also            1. You are not alone – Thousands of runners will
          delay the collection of your bag. Please place your            be taking part on race day and we have brilliant
          tag in a prominent position on your bag.                       supporters on route and in the finish line area.
          Please note, just like at an airport, bags must                2. Research the race – We recommend reading as
          not be left unattended under any circumstances                 much information as possible so you are prepared
          and could result in the event being delayed. It                for your run. Check the route map on our website
          is your responsibility to make sure your bag is                where you’ll find it listed by street name.
          safe in the baggage tent, so please make sure
          you hand your bag to a member of staff, even                   3. Stay safe & have fun – It may be silly but look
          if you are in a hurry. Organisers cannot be held               after yourself! It’s going to be a brilliant day, so
          responsible for any losses. At peak times you                  have fun and enjoy yourself!
          may experience queues.

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ON THE DAY

TIMETABLE FOR RACE DAY                                                 WARM UP
                                                                       There will be a warm up on Longwater Avenue near the
 07:00              Car parks & Race Village Opens
                                                                       start line, led by the Townsend Twins it will start at 09:50
		                  Shuttle buses and Taxis start service
                                                                       to get you race ready! Find out more at:
 08:15              Warm up starts for the Green Park                  @fitnessbychloeandfrancesca
		                  Challenge at start line
      08:30         Green Park Challenge Starts                        THE HILTON CORPORATE CHALLENGE
 08:40              First Green Park finisher expected                 If you are taking part in the Hilton Corporate Challenge
		                  across the finish line                             you should have received further information from
                                                                       your team leader. All team members should meet in
 08:50              Last shuttle bus and taxis leaves train
                                                                       the Conference Centre in the Stadium in Reading to
		                  station to get you to the start line on time
                                                                       register, collect your race numbers, T-shirts and drop off
 09:00              Half Marathon runners begin to walk                your bags. If you are running the Green Park Challenge
		                  down to start line                                 for your team, you will be starting in the Black Zone,
 09:30              Shuttle bus service stops running                  whilst half marathon team runners will be starting in
		                  until 10:30                                        the Red Zone. Further information will be emailed out to
      10:00         Half Marathon Wheelchair Race Starts               Corporate Challenge Teams closer to the event.
      10:15         Half Marathon First Wave Starts
                                                                       PACERS
      11:15         First elite runner expected to finish              We have a great team of 15 pacers, who will each be
11:30 – 11:45 Awards Presentation                                      wearing a flag with their allocated time. Please allow
12:15 – 13:15 Peak time of finishers                                   plenty of time at the start line to find your pacer. Please
                                                                       note that all pacers will be running to their own chip
 14:15              Last Half Marathon runner expected                 time, not gun time, therefore if your need to clarify what
		                  to finish
                                                                       splits they are doing, just ask, they are very friendly. More
 15:00              Race Village closes & final shuttle bus            information on pacers can be found at:
		                  leaves for train station                           www.readinghalfmarathon.com/race-info/pacers.htm

WHAT’S AT THE RACE VILLAGE:                                            MEDICAL PROVISION
Please see Race Village map on page 8.                                 We take the provision of medical care very seriously.
                                                                       There are First Aid tents in the Race Village and crews
THE START ZONES                                                        around the route. If you require medical attention on the
The Sage Reading Half Marathon is a mass participation                 day, please alert a Race Marshal.
event with over 15,000 runners expected to take part.
Please ensure you make your way to the start in plenty                 ILLNESS, INJURY & DEFERRALS
of time as the race will start on time and cannot be                   We strongly recommend you do not compete if you are
delayed for anyone not yet in position. In your race pack              feeling unwell or injured. If you have concerns prior to race
you were issued with a colour coded race number, you                   day please contact your doctor or physio before running.
should only start in your allocated colour/time zone. This             We do have a deferral process, therefore if you are unable
will help prevent you going too quickly or slowly at the               to take part in this year’s event due to injury or illness
start. The start will go in waves with each colour zone                and can provide an evidence note by physio or doctor
being released separately.                                             then please submit this to our deferrals page which can
Half Marathon coloured start zone (sub)                                be found online via our FAQS: :
White                                      Elites                      www.readinghalfmarathon.com/race-info/faqs.htm

Yellow                                     01:25:00                    TIMING
Red                                        01:45:00                    Your Race Number will record two times, your chip time
                                                                       and your gun time. Your chip time starts when you pass
Blue                                       01:55:00
                                                                       over the start line, whilst your gun time will start when
Gold                                       Charity Wave                the first start gun is fired. Your timing device is attached
Green                                      02:05:00                    to your race number therefore, please do not remove or
                                                                       tamper with it. Please note all competition results are
Orange                                     02:20:00
                                                                       based on gun time, not chip time. More information can
Pink                                       02:20:00 plus               be found on page 12.
All start zone timings are subject to change.

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THE GREEN PARK CHALLENGE

                                                                                                                                                                  A33
                                                                               Longwater Drive

THE GREEN PARK CHALLENGE
The Green Park Challenge will start on the same
start line as the Half Marathon and the race will
begin at 08:30.
                                                                                                                                              Northern Way
                                                           START

                                                                                                   Brook Drive
                                                                   GreenPark
For the first time the Green Park Challenge
will have a pulsed start. Split into two waves,                                                                            Meeting Point

this is designed to ensure your start is safely                                                              Race Site
                                                                                                                               Drinks

controlled and reduces the risk of pushing.                                                                      Madejski Stadium

                                                                                                                              Finish
The race finishes in the Stadium from where the
runners will head through the finishers’ tunnel                                                                                                    Shooters Way

and into the finisher bag area.                                                                                      Costco

Please arrange to meet your friends or family in                                                                              South Oak Way

the centre of the Race Village or at the Green Park
Challenge Baggage Tent. (see map on page 8).

                    First Wave – Black                                                           Second Wave – Purple
     Age 11 and over. Plus any Corporate Challenge                                          Age 10 and under.
             Green Park Challenge runners.                                      Plus any allocated accompanying adults.

4    Any runner under the age of 11 must be with their accompanying adult at all times.

4    Please note you cannot move forward into a different zone.

4 Please make sure you start in your allocated zone, failure to do so will result in disqualification in the
     Schools Challenge Results.

4    All competition results for the Schools Challenge will be based on chip time.
ON ROUTE

            Whilst running the course please be sure to follow the                                               DRINK STATIONS
            signs and listen to the instructions of the Marshals.                                                There will be drink/refreshment stations en-route, these
                                                                                                                 will appear at regular intervals along the route (see map
            LEAD & SWEEP VEHICLES                                                                                on page 9). It is important to keep hydrated during the
            The race will be led by a lead car, which drives in front                                            race and maintain a sustainable pace.
            of the elites ensuring a clean running line. There is also
            a sweep vehicle which is located at the rear of the race                                             TOILETS
            who supports anyone who may be struggling. The sweep                                                 There will be a small number of toilets at each drink
            vehicle will only carry those in need and will not leave                                             station, as well as there being lots of toilets in the Race
            its position at the rear of the race, unless there is an                                             Village. With over 15,000 runners getting ready to go
            emergency. Once the sweep vehicle has gone past, roads                                               to the start line, please expect queues for the toilet
            may begin to re-open in accordance with timings agreed                                               facilities.
            with Reading Council. If the sweep vehicle goes past you
            and you are outside of the Sweep Times below you may                                                 CROWD PARTICIPATION & ENTERTAINMENT
            be asked to continue on the pavement.                                                                The route will be lined with spectators, entertainment
                                                                                                                 acts, live music, charity cheering points and cheerleaders
            SWEEP TIMES                                                                                          to keep those legs pumping when the going gets tough.
              1 mile		                                           11.10
                                                                                                                 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ON ROUTE
              2 miles                                            11.25                                           If you require medical attention on the day please alert
              3 miles                                            11.40                                           a Race Marshal who will be wearing a high visibility bib,
              4 miles                                            11.50                                           they will be able to call for further medical assistance.
                                                                                                                 There are trained medics positioned strategically around
              5 miles                                            12.10                                           the route, ready to react if needed. Please ensure you
              6 miles                                            12.20                                           have filled in the medical section on the back of your
              7 miles                                            12.35                                           race number.
              8 miles                                            12.55
              9 miles                                            13.10                                           RACE PHOTOGRAPHY
            10 miles                                             13.35                                           On the day Marathon Photos will be present to make
                                                                                                                 sure they capture your best moments. All race photos
            11 miles                                             13.45
                                                                                                                 will be displayed within 48 hours of the race. To make
            12 miles                                             14.05                                           sure they don’t miss you please make sure your race
            13 miles                                             14.25                                           number is clearly identifiable on the front of your T-shirt.

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Starting Zones (allow 30 minutes walk from the stadium)

                                                                                    Orange              Pink                                            Wheelchair                                                                   Hilton Hotel
                                                                                                                                                       Access to Start                               Red Car Park
                                                                      Green
                                                                                                                                                                                                       no exit
                                                                                                                                                                                                    until 12:30pm
                                                          Gold
                                                                                        100 Longwater              Long
                                                                                                                        wate
                                                                                                                             r Ave
                                                                                                                                   nue
                                                   Blue
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Bennet Road
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               no parking
                                         Red
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              RACE VILLAGE

                               Yellow                            Walking routes from the Race
                                                                 Village to the start line will be
                       White                                     clearly sign posted on the day.
                                                                                                                                 e                                                                              Retail Park
                                                                                                                              riv
                           START                                                                                       kD                                                                                       no parking
                                                                                                                     oo
                                                                                                                   Br
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Acre Road
         First Aid Point                                                                                                                                                                           B&Q                                           no parking
                                                                                                                                          4
    1    Help Desk
                                                                                                                                                       5
    2    Baggage Tents                                                                                   steps                9
                                                                                                                                     10
                                                                                                                   6

8
    3    Hilton Corporate Challenge Registration                                                                                                                                        12
                                                                                                                          8
    4    Toilets (more available in the stadium)                                                                                                  In/Out                                MADEJSKI STADIUM                      PC World
                                                                                                                               16                                 13
                                                                                                                                     11   Hotel
    5    Push Bike Compound (own lock required)                                                                                                                    3
                                                                                                                                               Hotel & Bar
         Green Park Challenge Bag Drop                                                                                    1                   open to non residents                            FINISH
    6                                                                                                   2
    7    Disabled Parking
                                                                                                                                                                      west stand open

                                                                                                               7
                                                                                                                                                              In/Out
                                                                                                                                                                                             south stand open                            15
    8    Meeting Point                                                                                                                                                                                     In/Out

    9    Physio & Massage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   14
    10   Cancer Research UK & Charity Partners Tent                                                                                                                                                         shuttle         Green Park
                                                                                                                                                                                                             buses       no event parking
    11   Retail Area

    12   Medals / Finisher Bag Collection Point

    13   VIP Boxes
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    14   Shuttle Bus to Train Station
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    15   Shuttle Bus to Race Car Parks

    16   Bar & Catering
THE ROUTE

                                                                                           Shuttle Bus Stop

                                                                                                         Reading
                                                                                                         Valpy
                                                                                                         Street
                                                                                                                     The Forbury
                               Reading West                                               Friar Street

                                                                                  Oxford                                          Kings Road
                                                                                                 The
                                                   Russell Street        8M        Road         Oracle                      7M
                        9M                                                                                            London Street

              w                     Tilehurst Road

Prospect
                                                Hospital
                                                                    Coley Avenue
                                                                                                                     w                                Hospital

  Park
                                                                                                                     6M
Liebenrood                               10M                                      11M                                             Kendrick Road
   Road
                             Bath Road                                   Berkeley
                                               Hospital
                                                                         Avenue

                                                                                                                                                                 5M
                                                                                                                                    Christchurch                        The Queen’s Drive
                                               Coley Recreation Ground                          Waterloo                               Road
                                                                                                Meadows                                                                        University
                                                                                                                                                                               of Reading
                                                                              A33

                                                                                                                                                                      Pepper
                                                                                                                                                                       Lane     4M

                                                                                      12M                                Northumberland
                                                                                                                                                      Shinfield Road
                                                                              w                                              Avenue
                                                                                                                                                                 3M
                                                                                                          Basingstoke
                                                                    1M                                       Road                                                     w
           Green Park                                                                         Hospital

                                                                                      Bennet Road
                                                                                                                                               Whitley Wood Road
               START                                                                                              Hartland Road
                                                                                    A33
                                                                    Retail
                                    Brook Drive                     Park                                               2M
                                          Madejski
                                          Stadium FINISH
     Longwater                                                                                                                         Half Marathon Route
      Avenue                                                             13M
                                                                                                                                       Green Park Challenge Route

                                                                                                                              M        Mile Markers

                                                                                                                                       Charity Cheering Point

                                                                                                                             w         Water

                                                                                                                                       Lucozade Sport

                                                                                                                                       GU Energy

                                                                                                                                       Toilets

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CHARITY PARTNERS

        We encourage all runners to support one of the truly inspiring charities involved in this year’s event.
     Each year they help a variety of great causes and 2019 has been no different! Our objective is to transform
       the amount raised through the Sage Reading Half Marathon event for charities and to support them.
                      We are proud to support and work with our partner and local charities.

HEADLINE CHARITY PARTNER
Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK is the only charity fighting over 200 types of cancer and
our life-saving research will bring forward the day where all cancers are cured.
The generosity of our supporters has enabled the charity to lead the way in
discovering and developing newer, kinder treatments and cures.
Every step towards curing cancer relies on every pound, every hour and every person. Without the support of our
volunteers, supporters and every single one of our runners, our scientists would not be able to do their work in the
lab. We’re all working together to save more lives by preventing, controlling and curing all cancers.
www.cancerresearchuk.org

PLATINUM CHARITY PARTNER
Sue Ryder – We provide hospice and neurological care, supporting people through the most difficult times of their
lives. Whether that’s a terminal illness, the loss of a loved one or a neurological condition – we’re there when it
matters. Find out more: www.sueryder.org

GOLD CHARITY PARTNERS
Babies in Buscot Support (BIBS) – Supporting sick and premature babies and their families. Find out more: www.
bibs.org.uk
Sage Foundation – Supports entrepreneurs and helps organisations to create a positive impact within their
communities. Find out more: www.sage.com/company/sage-foundation

BRONZE CHARITY PARTNER
Age UK Reading – Helping local people to love later life. Find out more: www.ageuk.org.uk/reading

LOCAL CHARITY PARTNERS

Creating Better Futures – Become part of a family; empowering a child, their guardian & their siblings. Find out
more: creatingbetterfutures.org.uk
First Days – Everyday essentials for families in need. Find out more: www.firstdays.net
Helen & Douglas House – Providing hospice care for children and young adults. Find out more: www.
helenanddouglas.org.uk
Home Start – Support and friendship for families. Find out more: www.home-start-reading.org.uk
Thames Valley Air Ambulance – Bringing the A&E to the roadside.
Find out more: www.tvairambulance.org.uk

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LET’S
MAKE
A RUN
FOR IT.
EVERY STEP YOU TAKE WILL HELP US
ACCELERATE PROGRESS AND SEE 3 IN 4
PEOPLE BEATING CANCER BY 2034.

                                                                                     JOIN
                                                                                     RIGHT
                                                                                     NOW
We’ll keep you going with the support of our
cheering teams, our training advice and a
well-deserved massage once you’ve finished
at our post race reception.
Get your sponsorship pack today. All the
money you raise will go to beating cancer
sooner.

Visit: cruk.org/reading-half

                    Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666) and the Isle of Man (1103).
AFTER THE RACE

RESULTS
The race results we produce will show two times, your
chip time and your gun time.                                        THE GREEN PARK SCHOOLS CHALLENGE
Your gun time is your official race time in accordance              The Green Park Schools Challenge prize winners will
with UKA rules. You will receive an email shortly after             be invited to an awards evening which normally takes
race day to confirm your provisional finish time and                place 5-7 weeks after the event. Prize results need to be
place.                                                              calculated by the events team once the results have been
                                                                    listed as official. Please bear with us during this time as
The full list of provisional results will be posted on our          the awarding system is a time consuming process.
official website on the day of the race. Please note that
some results need to be verified before being made                  Please ensure that your child has their age, gender and
official.                                                           school inserted correctly on their entry. Any requests
                                                                    to update these details after the event has taken place
It normally takes 2-3 days for the results to be listed as          will not be taken into consideration when allocating the
official, this is due to any queries runners may have about         school awards.
their result or timing. We do apologise if there is a slight
delay, but we hope you can appreciate this process.                 Once confirmed the Schools Challenge winners will be
                                                                    contacted via the email address which was input on
If you have any queries about your result or chip timing,           their entry.
then please get in touch with our timing providers as
soon as possible so they can look into this effectively.            Please note that all School Challenge results will be
                                                                    based on the runners chip time.
We recommend getting in touch within 48 hours
to ensure your details are updated and listed as                    For more information about the school challenge event
official. Please send any queries to FR Systems via:                & prizes available please visit:
goldlineevents@frsystems.co.uk                                      www.readinghalfmarathon.com/race-info/schools-
                                                                    challenge.htm
PRIZES
We have some great prizes available for 2019. If you are
a prize winner then you will be contacted directly by a
member of the events team, roughly 7-10 days after the
event.                                                              HILTON CORPORATE CHALLENGE
                                                                    The Hilton Corporate Challenge team’s score will be
We cannot confirm that you are a successful winner until            calculated as the total of the chip times of the fastest two
the results have been listed as official.                           members running the Half Marathon and the fastest two
Please note all competition prizes are awarded by gun               members running the Green Park Challenge.
time, not chip time.                                                All other team members’ times will be excluded, so that
                                                                    all teams can be fairly compared no matter the size of
FEEDBACK
                                                                    the team. The results are not finalised on race day. There
We work hard each year to provide a high level event
                                                                    is a slight delay whilst results are confirmed once listed
to all runners, therefore if you have any feedback post
                                                                    as official.
event, please send it to us via: info@goldlineevents.co.uk
                                                                    Once made official the first, second and third place
Please be aware that we are extremely busy the first two
                                                                    teams will be contacted.
weeks post event, therefore please bear with us during
this busy period.

GET SOCIAL!
If you have any photos from race day, we’d love to see                     SHARE YOUR STORIES & KEEP UP TO DATE!
them so make sure you share them on:
Facebook:                                                                 ReadingHalfMarathonAndGreenParkChallenge     readinghalf
ReadingHalfMarathonAndGreenParkChallenge
                                                                      #SageReadingHalf2019     #IRanReading2019      #RunReading
or Twitter:
@ReadingHalf

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WIN              2 HALF MARATHON
                 2020 ENTRIES
As a thank you for signing up to this year’s half marathon,
we are giving you the chance to WIN a Sage Reading Half
Marathon 2020 entry for you and a friend.

Don’t miss out to
win your 2020 entry
and be part of the                                         C9192E

amazing running
experience together.

All you need to do is invite your friends and family to sign up to
this year’s Sage Reading Half Marathon – but don’t delay as
entries will be closing soon. Simply ask them to insert your
SURNAME and the last three digits of your POSTCODE in the
promo code box (example: JONES4RH ) once they’ve entered
you will be entered into the prize draw for you and your friend.

#readinghalf

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THANK YOU TO ALL

SPONSORS & PARTNERS
This race could not happen without the great help and support of so many people who work tirelessly before, during
and after the event to help us bring it to life. We would like to say a massive thank you to all our sponsors, partners and
agencies who have helped us along the way.
Sage                                      Hilton Reading                             Marathon Photos
Green Park                                Lucozade Sport                             Berkshire Physiotherapy
BMW                                       The Breeze                                 GU Energy UK
Madejski Stadium                          Reading Chronicle                          Therapists for You
Reading Borough Council                   Runbritain                                 Palm Fitness
Millennium Madejski                       iTAB
Headline Charity
Cancer Research UK

Charity Partners                          Gold Charities                             Local Charity Partners
Platinum Charities                        BIBS – Babies In Buscot Support            Creating Better Futures
Macmillan Cancer Support                  Sage Foundation                            First Days
Sue Ryder                                                                            Helen & Douglas House
                                          Bronze Charities                           Home-Start
                                          Age UK Reading                             Thames Valley Air Ambulance
RACE VILLAGE CREW
We would like to say a special thank you to our very own race crew who can be found in the Race Village hammering
in tent pegs, putting up flags and rushing around to make this one of the best Race Villages out there.

VOLUNTEERS & RACE MAKERS
We would like to give a special thank you to our army of brilliant volunteers and motorcycle marshals, without whom
this event simply could not happen. Thank you for giving us your time and helping us make this such a fantastic event
and great day for everyone. Whether you are from a charity, club, group or individual Race Maker, we appreciate you
all for being involved in this year’s event.
The town of Reading has some amazing groups and we are grateful for your help in making this a great event!

SUPPORTERS & ENTERTAINMENT
We would also like to say a big thank you to all the brilliant supporters who come out on Race Day to support and
cheer on our runners. As well as all our entertainers located on route, in the Race Village, on the start line and of course
inside the Madejski Stadium.

RUNNERS
Most of all we want to say a MASSIVE thank you to YOU, whether you have taken part in the Green Park Challenge,
Hilton Corporate Challenge or Half Marathon. You are the reason we do this and we hope you enjoy your day as much
as we enjoy organising it!

INTERESTED IN BEING INVOLVED IN 2020?
If you are interested in being involved in next year’s Sage Reading Half Marathon, please get in touch with us. We have
a range of roles available from volunteering, entertaining and performing.
If you want to find out more, please email us at info@goldlineevents.co.uk

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Will you be one of our Lucky Winners on Race Day?
Find a Golden Ticket in your Finisher Bag for FREE entry to the 2020 Event!
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