Watford Half-Marathon - Events

Crandizzle

14/01/2013 at 17:25

Having looked at the website, it shows men and women start at different places? Is that a normal thing? Iv done numerous 10k runs and a couple of halfs and never seen this before. I was usually run with my girlfriend, will I not be able to do that here?

RicF

14/01/2013 at 19:15

Have you ever seen the start of the Watford Half?

Its a massive number of people. So separate starts, though the women start with the veteran men.

As for running with your girlfriend, no problem. The starts are only a few yards apart, so you'll be able to keep each other in view the entire time until the paths merge and enables you hold hands again.

Edited: 14/01/2013 at 19:16

runlozrun

14/01/2013 at 21:28

I think you're getting ahead of yourself, have you looked out of your window recently?

micknphil-marathonlads.com

14/01/2013 at 22:26

when u see the start, you'll see why its done like it is

IMHO - a superb event, first half pretty undulating - second half flatter

we've done it 8 times ?

SilkTork

16/01/2013 at 20:15

I'm looking forward to this. I entered last year, but that got cancelled. I hope the weather is better this time round. But there's always a risk with winter events.

Petey2012

20/01/2013 at 19:42

Does anyone know if it's easy to walk to the start from the train station? It's hard to find races to do without having a car to get there!

FitBloke

21/01/2013 at 12:34

Hi Petey,

It depends which station but Watford Met Line is less than 500m from the start

Richard Parles

21/01/2013 at 16:27

Hi Petey,

As FitBloke says Watford Met is the closest station, but I'm advised that there are works on the line around Harrow, so you should expect some delays on that route, but still a good option from Central London.

The alternative is Watford Junction which is a mile from the start/race h/q and offers fast trains from Euston and Milton Keynes etc.

Iron Tractor Boy pirate

pirate

23/01/2013 at 20:02

I have entered this for the first time in about 8 years. I remember the start around the park watching out for benchs and bins, when we get back to the park do we do a loop to the fininsh or just turn right to the finish?

Ed Coppinger

24/01/2013 at 21:31

Does anybody know what speed the runners world pacers run at?

Wemustbemad

27/01/2013 at 16:44

ITB - there is a loop round to the right as you enter the park at the end - finishing about opposite where you came in

Ed Coppinger

27/01/2013 at 17:05

No need to reply, got a response from runnersword direct.

Garch

28/01/2013 at 11:12

Hi Ed, please can you share what paces the RW will be running? Interested to know if there will be a 1.30/6:52 runner.

micknphil-marathonlads.com

28/01/2013 at 11:29

i would imagine they'll be ( maybe 6 ) but definately 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12 minute mile pacers carrying a nice sized visible board - i've seen them on many races

they are excellent if that what you want

micknphil-marathonlads.com

28/01/2013 at 11:31

we hope to be there this time, what - 6 days away - though i expect we'll go off a good 10 - 15 mins early - Phil especially loves watching them all pass by

paul greenwood

29/01/2013 at 08:52

hi, i will be driving down from sheffield on the morning of the race, can anyone give me advice on where the best place is to park, i will be entirely at the mercy of the sat nav

Loftus Road Runner

29/01/2013 at 16:08

By Car There is one official car park for Cassiobury Park at the end of Gade Avenue near the bottom of Cassiobury Park Avenue (WD18 7LG and WD18 7LH are the nearest postcodes).

The car park is signposted from the centre of town and Rickmansworth Road with brown tourist information signs. Parking is free but is limited to about 120 spaces.

I have always parked in a side road near the park,never had a problem.