Preston Guild Half Marathon

Does anyone know how undulating this course is?

I had a look through Google street view, seems to be long gentle inclines along dual carriage way with steeper bits towars roundabouts...totally doable...she says!

just signed up for this today. Doing Loch Ness marathon in 2 weeks so this will be the encouragement to get back into the training asap.

Local for me - aiming for about 1.50 depending on the recovery after LN

Is anyone else planning to run/walk this?

I wasn't, but I've been out with injury for several weeks now. I'm starting running again tomorrow, but the physio says I should stick with 20 mins at first and build back up. I'm still hoping to take part, but running the whole way is unlikely.

I intend to run, but it's only 4 weeks after doing the Loch Ness marathon so hopefully fully recovered for Preston but you never know!!

Hi, this is mine & my friends first half marathon so no idea whats happens..ive entered & thats it.....what happens now, do I get a pack in the post with times to arrive & my number etc??

Kan - that's the usual process although some might ask you to pick up your pack on the day. Either way the admin is usually good. Enjoy the run, this is about my 50th half, there's 5000 runners so there should be a good atmosphere.

I'm a reasonably local lad so am in for this. I understand it starts about an hour after the full marathon!?

So If Ive not heard in a few weeks then what should I do ring them??

OMG really, Im dreading it 

They have been decidedly slow with info on this.  I entered months ago and not had follow up emails or anything.  However, I do believe they are having an Expo type event on the Saturday and you need to pick your number up beforehand - extremely inconvenient for someone who lives 45 mins away.

I've just emailed the organiser - will post here if I get an answer

SLL - Please see response below from the organisers - pretty straightforward if not ideal for the people who have to travel - at least you can pick up on the day!!

I am currently drafting our race information pack which will include the information that you have requested.  This information was also included in our most recent email newsletter; a copy of which I will email to you.

However, in short, race numbers and timing chips are to be collected from the race Expo at Preston Guild Hall on Saturday 27th October from 11:00am to 7:00pm.  There will be a number of running themed stalls, an opportunity to meet other runners, as well as the chance to pick up tips from our experts, Helen Clitheroe, Ron Hill and Liz McColgan.  If you cannot make it to the Expo, a third party would be able to collect your race number and timing-chip and specific details on this will be included in the race information pack, which will be sent out during the first week in October.  Failing this, there will be the option of collection on race day, however as a runner myself, I prefer to have my bib safety-pinned to my vest the night before (that might just be me though!).  If you wish to collect it on race day, then do allow yourself plenty of time and be aware that overnight 27th-28th the clocks will have gone back one hour. 

Thank you again for contacting us and I do hope that you enjoy the race.  If you do have any other questions or concerns then please feel free to email me.

 Regards

 Michael Harrington

01722 903631

Might do that myself. At least we know now plus we should get the race details in the post next week!!