The corporate challenge is designed to help build teamwork across departments and fitness within the workplace, whilst raising serious money for charity. Runners compete as individuals alongside the general public entrants, whilst also representing their business team. The challenge is open to employees, owners, guests and families of all UK based registered businesses.

The event team requires a champion in your workplace to help co-ordinate the bringing together of runners and also assist them in the registration process.

We are asking for the nominated person from each business to liase directly with the event team to ensure your business is looked after from the outset. Please contact us via email on challenge@english-half.co.uk to discuss your participation in this event.

Rosebank Intersport boast over 30 years experience of technical sports retailing, being a New Balance nbx preferred stockist with gait assessment available from trained staff operating from High Street Store in Northwich with a showroom of over 3,500 sq.ft.

Rosebank Intersport and New Balance have joined together to bring you all a discount offer on a selection of New Balance shoes from the Rosebank Intersport store in Northwich. You can download the £20 off voucher from the New Balance English Half Marathon website now. Click HERE to get your copy.

The Northwich store of Rosebank Intersport is also offering a set of special running days. These will take place in store on July 8 from 1pm to 6pm and July 9 from 10am to 3pm. New Balance technical representatives will be in store for gait analysis for runners along with special offers on all NB shoes. Remember to bring along the discount voucher.

For more information contact Irene Axon on 0151 252 5742, or see the Appeal website at: http://www.imagineappeal.com/.

For more information see the charity website at: http://www.homestart-warrington.org.uk/.

We would like to thank all the residents for their support and all the volunteers and runners that have made this event so wonderful.”

Comments received by Warrington Worldwide: “A special thanks to those who turned out to spectate and support those competing – a good crowd and atmosphere makes a race particularly for the vast majority who are fun runners or supporting charities. A special thanks to the two drum bands on route who provided a fantastic lift at two crucial points on the course – clearly one of the highlights of the day – take a well deserved bow!!!”

“Fantastic event and a big well done to the organisers. We were there supporting family and the atmosphere at the start and particularly at the end was amazing. The weather was kind to us at the end of a race was more like a carnival, absolutely fantastic day and thank you to the forward thinking Warrington Council for bringing such a professional event to our town.”

Runner Bruce commented, “Totally agree, first class event from start to finish. Huge congratulations to all involved excellent day. Top mention to the drummers too!!”

John from North Carolina had this to say, “Great Event! Great Course! Great Weather (once we started)! Worth flying from North Carolina for…”

Runner Graham, clearly speechless after his exertions, said “Gobsmacked ! – Well organised and a fantastic course – pat on back for all … And the support from the residents of Warrington from as good if not better than the GNR …”

Runner X responded on Facebook after the event with “A special thanks to those who turned out to spectate and support those competing – a good crowd and atmosphere makes a race particularly for the vast majority who are fun runners or supporting charities. A special thanks to the two drum bands on route who provided a fantastic lift at two crucial points on the course – clearly one of the highlights of the day – take a well deserved bow!!!”

Runner Adrian from Northern Ireland had this to say, “We ran your 1st run on Sunday and all I want to say is well done and thanks to all the people of Warrington and on the course for their support from kids to older it helped and made or run easier. Coming from N.Ireland we hope you would have us back in 2010. Well done all.

Runner Yvette commented, “Just wanted to say what a day I had today. It was my first half marathon and thought the day was very well organized. It was tough, but now I have the bug.”

Runner Rob had this to say, “Generally enjoyed my first half marathon even though my foot was killing me from mile 3! The locals were brilliant in their support especially out on the quieter sections of the course. Found a few bits of the course such as the contra flow through Appleton Thorn and the path through the park to be slightly narrow but overall it was a nice run.”

“Kicked-It” passed on this comment, “This is an excellent event that looks certain to grow in size and stature each year. A few minor glitches were to be expected this year and the highly professional team behind the event will have them ironed out by next year. Elite, enthusiast and charity running beginner were all equally catered for an made to feel valued. Really enjoyed this and cant recommend it highly enough!”

Runner Jason completed his first half marathon at Warrington and said, “I have been on a high all week, my 1st half 2 hrs 14 secs. i was doing 9 mile pace all the way and decied to go for it at mile 11, when I was on 1 hr and 38 minutes. Big mistake ended up doing last miles 10.30 mile pace. Thank you to all the support on route.”

Runner Jo was also suitably enthused, “A really good event, with very enthusiastic and vocal support, even the marshalls clapping and cheering runners on. Not sure why Runners World rated this as flat – there were a few cheeky climbs in there I’m sure! Good overall, and would certainly do it again!”

Runner Benjamin said, “A very enjoyable and extremely well organized event. Glad to have been there for the inaugural English Half Marathon. I have no doubt this will become a very BIG race in future years. Any improvements possible? No!! This is a must for next year. Thanks to all involved.”

“Sap sips” had this to say, “Had a great day. Organisation was second to none, a huge thank you to all the marshalls, and water station people, who supported us all. The people of Warrington too were fantastic, coming out to cheer us on. I for one will be making the trip next year.”

DG also added his postive remarks, “Excellent race – makes you proud to be from Warrington (for once!) Great route – they found the scenic side of Warrington!! My time was down to undertraining! Plenty of water and Lucozade. Excellent support, especially in the villages – supporters kept making me smile and lifting my spirits. Two drumming bands on the route as well. Finish was great on the track and goody bag, t-shirt, medal and free massages at the end were definite value for money. For a first race it was fantastic organisation.”

Open Race Winners

Open Race – Male

Open Race – Female

Category Winners

Over 40 – Male

Over 50 – Male

Over 60 – Male

Over 40 – Female

Over 50 – Female

Over 60 – Female

To our title sponsor, New Balance, and our two main sponsors, the North West Regional Development Agency and Warrington Borough Council, for sharing our vision and for offering so much vital human resource support. Highland Spring and Lucozade also require a special mention for supplying 20,000 bottles of water and energy drinks between them.

We are indebted to all of them for their continued support without which the event would not have been possible.

We would also like to thank the local residents who cheered the runners on throughout the main event.

Looking forward to 2010….

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.