Welcome
The New Balance English Half Marathon is provisionally booked for the Sunday 3 October 2010, and Warrington is where it all starts for this ambitious event – The People’s Challenge.
As title sponsors, New Balance are working with us throughout the build up so look out for special offers on New Balance Performance range running shoes and kit – we’ll keep you up-to-date with developments in the weeks and months ahead.
As international class event organisers, we plan to deliver an event that Warrington can be proud of. We’ve called it the People’s Challenge because we want everyone involved. We want runners of all abilities – first timers (well it is the first one!), charity runners, club and elite. Take up the challenge!
Event Sponsor
New Balance is the title sponsor of the English Half Marathon.
New Balance has a unique approach to running, offering runners shoes in both widths and half sizes, ensuring optimum fit. All New Balance shoes are designed with a range of technologies ensuring runners find the right shoe for their foot type and performance requirements. All of this is done in the UK, where New Balance has been manufacturing since 1982. They also provide an extensive range of apparel, designed to meet specific training and running needs, for both winter and summer climates. For further information visit the website: www.newbalance.co.uk.
Our Thanks
This race would not possible without the support of our Title sponsor, New Balance and our Main Sponsors: Northwest Regional Development Agency and Warrington Borough Council. The attitude from Warrington Council and NWDA in particular, has been first class and we would not be in a position to stage this event without them, so we would like to thank them for all their support.
The Organisers
The event is organised by Big-Q Events Ltd, a joint venture between GB Event Management Ltd and Interloq Ltd. Together the companies have over 25 years experience managing a wide range of regional, national and international class events.
Official Event Timers
Interloq are Official Winning Time chip timing providers for this event.
Using the latest world class Winning Time technology, Interloq will provide timing services for the half marathon. Each entrant will wear an individual timing chip, which automatically records their finishing time. Look out for details in the race pack. Race results will be available via their website at www.winningtimeuk.com.
Official Race Photographer
Entrants will be able to purchase professional photographs of themselves via our official event photographers my-bib-number. They will have photographers positioned along the scenic stages of the run; try to give them a smile!
The company offer a unique service as you can view, purchase and take home a photograph on the day of the run. Simply enter your bib number into one of their viewing stations at the finish line to view and print your image. Race certificates will also be available, these include the race logo and your time displayed on your photograph. So remember to stop by before leaving and view your images.
The images will also be posted to www.mybibnumber.com after the event.
