Through the disused Great Central railway and the closed town and country roads of Britain's railway centre, this is the half marathon you can't afford to miss.

Starting at Hart Field, you'll quickly find yourself out on clear country roads and flying around to return to the town centre on 'a linear nature reserve' - the old railway line that is now a recognised wildlife hotspot.

With a unique medal, post-event goodies and some local support, the Rugby Half is becoming a major fixture in the local calendar - don’t miss out!

Event merchandise is available for purchase during registration for collection at (or delivery prior to) the event, further details on which will be confirmed prior to the event.

The road closure schedule will be posted approximately 6 weeks prior to the event website.

All of our events are organised following government and governing body COVID-19 guidance. We will continue to ensure that we deliver safe and enjoyable events.

Entry on the day will not be available.

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Event Details

Licensing

This event is expected to be licensed with UK Athletics (UKA) and the results published by Run Britain shortly after the event.

Bib Numbers

Bib numbers are expected to be mailed to all participants who have registered with a valid UK address by midnight on the Sunday prior to the event. When a bib cannot be mailed due to an incomplete/invalid address - and in cases where it does not arrive - participants can collect a new/replacement bib at the event. Participants need not contact us with respect to non-receipt of their bib but should be prepared to show their booking confirmation on arrival if requested.

Results

Results will be uploaded live to our website (internet connection permitting) and communicated to all pre-registered participants within 24 hours of the event.

Rewards

All finishers will receive a medal on completing their event and, subject to a competitive field of participants, prizes may be available for the top three places overall - and the top place in each of the veteran categories (V40/V50/V60/V70) - for both females and males. Winners will be notified via email by the end of the following week once results are considered final.

Pacers

Subject to availability, pacers will be offered in this event with target times between 1h30and 2h30.

Facilities

Medical Cover

Suitable medical cover is provided at our events in case of a medical emergency. 

Bag Drop

Whilst we recommend bringing as little as possible, participants can leave essential belongings with us using the tear-off baggage strip on their bib.

Photography

Event images are expected to be available, usually within 24 hours of the event.

Water Stations

Water will be available on each lap.

Toilets

Toilets will be available in the event village for use throughout the event. Toilets will not be available on the route.

Changing Rooms/Showers 

There are no dedicated changing rooms/showers.

Other Information

Wheelchairs

This event is not suitable for wheelchair users due to an inhibitive width restriction early in the route.

Buggies, Pushchairs and Strollers

As a UK Athletics licensed event, the pushing of persons in any device is prohibited under the UKA Rules of Competition - including, but not limited to - buggies, pushchairs, strollers (or similar) and wheelchairs.

Spectators

Spectators are permitted at this event.

Earphones/Headphones 

Noise-cancelling earphones/headphones are prohibited and, whilst we discourage the use of other earphones/headphones in running events, participants choosing to use them should ensure they are set to a low enough volume that instructions from event officials can be clearly understood. 

Dogs

Participants must not be accompanied by a personally owned or controlled dog during an event. Entries may be accepted from participants with medical assistance dogs, subject to them being correctly registered and identifiable as such, and subject to prior approval by the Event Director.

Location

Directions

Further details with respect to planning your journey and available parking facilities will be communicated prior to the event to all-pre-registered participants.