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==Popularity== |
==Popularity== |
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The Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon came in at number 38 in [[Runner's World|Runner's World's]] top 50 races of 2007<ref>[http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/news/article.asp?uan=3242 RW Races Of The Year 2007]</ref>, and was given a rating of 83 out of 100 by members of the magazine's forum<ref>[http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/news/article.asp?UAN=3239 RW Readers' races of the year 2007]</ref>. The magazine said that "The historical villages and the undulating course make for a great race"<ref>[http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/news/article.asp?sp=332336698636344373352&v=1&UAN=1163 Runner's World preview of the 2009 Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon]</ref>. |
The Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon came in at number 38 in [[Runner's World|Runner's World's]] top 50 races of 2007<ref>[http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/news/article.asp?uan=3242 RW Races Of The Year 2007]</ref>, and was given a rating of 83 out of 100 by members of the magazine's forum<ref>[http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/news/article.asp?UAN=3239 RW Readers' races of the year 2007]</ref>. The magazine said that "The historical villages and the undulating course make for a great race"<ref>[http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/news/article.asp?sp=332336698636344373352&v=1&UAN=1163 Runner's World preview of the 2009 Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon]</ref>. |
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In 2008 the race attracted over 1,500 entrants. |
In 2008 the race attracted over 1,500 entrants. |
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==Route== |
==Route== |
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The race is run on a single {{convert|13.1|mi|km}} circuit through Tunbridge Wells and some of the nearby villages. |
The race is run on a single {{convert|13.1|mi|km}} circuit through Tunbridge Wells and some of the nearby villages. |
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Revision as of 23:14, 13 May 2010
| Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon | |
|---|---|
 2010 event finishers medal | |
| Date | February |
| Location | Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom |
| Event type | Road |
| Distance | Half Marathon |
| Course records | 1:05:33 |
| Official site | [1] |
The Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon is a half marathon road running event that takes place in Tunbridge Wells every February. It is organised by the Tunbridge Wells Harriers running club.
History
The first Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon was staged in 1983, with just 53 runners[1].
Popularity
The Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon came in at number 38 in Runner's World's top 50 races of 2007[2], and was given a rating of 83 out of 100 by members of the magazine's forum[3]. The magazine said that "The historical villages and the undulating course make for a great race"[4]. In 2008 the race attracted over 1,500 entrants.
The Half Marathon continues to grow in size and stature, with the increase in field to a now sell-out 2500 entrants. The event, a recognised 'pre-London' race in February, has hosted the Kent Championships, South East Athletic Association Half Marathon Championships, and has raised tens of thousands of pounds for charity. The race won the the 'most improved event' award at the Runner's World 2009 awards.
Route
The race is run on a single 13.1 miles (21.1 km) circuit through Tunbridge Wells and some of the nearby villages.
The race starts at the Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre on St John's Road, and follows the A26 through Southborough, the B2176 along Bidborough Ridge, the B2188 through Penshurst and Fordcombe and the A264 through Langton Green before rejoining the A26 to return to the finish line at the Sports Centre.
Mens Elite Race Winners
| Year | Athlete | Nationality | Time (h:m:s) |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Ben Moreau |  United Kingdom
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1:09:11 | |
| 2009 | Florian Neuschwander |  Germany
|
1:08:49 | |
| 2008 | Benjamin Noad | United Kingdom
|
1:09:48 | |
| 2007 | William Levett | United Kingdom
|
1:11:15 | |
| 2006 | Julian Rendall | United Kingdom
|
1:13:56 | |
| 2005 | No event held | |||
| 2004 | Julian Rendall | United Kingdom
|
1:12:51 | |
| 2003 | Allan Lee | United Kingdom
|
1:12:31 | |
| 2002 | Andrew Graffin | United Kingdom
|
1:10:39 | |
| 2001 | Darrell Smith | United Kingdom
|
1:11:26 | |
| 2000 | Scott McDonald | United Kingdom
|
1:13:42 | |
| 1999 | Barry Royden | United Kingdom
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1:05:33 | Course record |
Womens Elite Race Winners
| Year | Athlete | Nationality | Time (h:m:s) |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Helen Decker | United Kingdom
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1:18:37 | |
| 2009 | Tina Oldershaw | United Kingdom
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1:22:57 | |
| 2008 | Tina Oldershaw | United Kingdom
|
1:23:12 | |
| 2007 | Emma Dennis | United Kingdom
|
1:27:55 | |
| 2006 | Miranda Heathcote | United Kingdom
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1:24:25 | |
| 2005 | No event held | |||
| 2004 | Tina Oldershaw | United Kingdom
|
1:25:10 | |
| 2003 | Tina Oldershaw | United Kingdom
|
1:25:33 | |
| 2002 | Kristina Farr | United Kingdom
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1:26:24 | |
| 2001 | Andrea Green | United Kingdom
|
1:15:36 | |
| 2000 | Tina Oldershaw | United Kingdom
|
1:20:13 | |
| 1999 | Janice Moorkite | United Kingdom
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1:23:20 |