Four Villages - Helsby Half Marathon 20/01/13 - Page 9 - Events

Nathalie Rees

19/01/2013 at 12:08

Gutted, but sensible decision by the organisers. It's just not safe at the moment for road running around Helsby. Oh well, bring on the Liverpool Half in March. Been thinking that this was an omen and someone up there thinks that I shouldn't have been that crazy to try and run a half marathon a month after finishing cancer treatment. Shame it was all over the local paper

Anyway, main reason is the raise funds for the Hospice of the Good Shepherd, as I am running the London marathon for them. Any donations are welcome at: www.justgiving.com/Nathalie-Rees

Kay Leaver

19/01/2013 at 12:33

Just checked and race has been cancelled.

15West

19/01/2013 at 13:03

What a shame - right decision though.

kevin 10k

19/01/2013 at 14:04

Nathalie ... As my wife works at H.O.G.S , would like to point you in the direction of Village Bakery Half on 17th Feb . in Wrexham . Would be good preparation for London .

dean richardson 7

19/01/2013 at 14:14

Good call from the organisers
I'm disappointed but its the right decision.

Dizzy Deb

19/01/2013 at 14:44

Same here gutted but relieved at same time. Snow is starting up again here.

Nathalie Rees

19/01/2013 at 16:15

Thanks Kevin, but will just stick with Liverpool in March now and keep training. Done Wrexham before and didn't like course too much. Next race is Llandudno 10K for me on 10/2

kevin 10k

19/01/2013 at 18:17

Ok Nat , see you at the pier head in March , weather permitting

Andy D

19/01/2013 at 20:49

It's a shame it's been cancelled but understandable decision and good early communication from the organisers.

Andrew Holland 3

20/01/2013 at 09:16

I thought it was going to go ahead but I was wrong. Was a very good decision from the organisers, I just hope they reschedule it

dean richardson 7

20/01/2013 at 12:24

Hope they reschedule too

Dave The Ex- Spartan pirate

pirate

20/01/2013 at 12:35

Thought they suggested yesterday that it wouldn't be rescheduled due to all the other races in the area ?

oyster

20/01/2013 at 13:03

Still the right decision, just driven the course. Non gritted roads covered in compacted snow/ice and slush. Finish cul-de-sac has slush and snow in the school entrance.

Antony Pryor

20/01/2013 at 13:26

Does anyone know what happens to the race fees if nbot rescheduled i.e. refunds or not?

kevin 10k

20/01/2013 at 15:10

They don't usually give refunds Antony .

Luke Ellis 2

20/01/2013 at 19:44

They have to pay for road closures, traffic management, police in advance so can't imagine it will b possible to refund. It's unfortunate but we all knew the potential was there in Jan. great club great race. I'll b in for it next year.

Mr Puffy

20/01/2013 at 20:31

When Wrexham was cancelled a couple of years ago they offered a refund if you returned your number etc, or the opportunity to donate your fee to a local charity. But I don't think there was the same cost involved, it is run round an Industrial estate rather than through a busy town/village across an A road

Given that no-one actually profits from an old-fashioned club organised race like this, I'm quite happy to forfeit the fee as I know the surplus is distributed locally.

Cake

pirate

21/01/2013 at 12:26

Right decision but annoying none the less. From own view point getting there wouldn't have been a problem but getting back on Sunday would have been so lucky in a way.

Antony Pryor wrote (see)

Anyone know what would happen in the event of cancellation? Would they rearrange or refund?

Just seen a e-mail saying they are going to give a refund of what they can. At the end of the day they don't have to rearrange or give refunds under the term's and conditions. So personally happy for them to keep it for the club funds They have paid for all the cost's and there was no race.

Tony Morgan 5

21/01/2013 at 12:52

They can keep my entry fee also, just one of those things that happens once in a while!! Don't fancy seeing a small running club in financial difficulty due to paying for road closures, race numbers, chip timing etc and then giving refunds.

Iron Muffin pirate

pirate

21/01/2013 at 13:07

Can anyone suggest any other HM's in the area? I did Liverpool last year and would rather find a different one.