Vitality Reading Half Marathon Is Feeling the Love

PRESS RELEASE: 17 February 2016

VITALITY READING HALF MARATHON IS FEELING THE LOVE

Race entries have re-opened today for one week only!

The most romantic day of the year may have come and gone but we’re still feeling the love for the Reading Half Marathon, as race organisers announced today that entries have re-opened for a limited time only. The event will take registrations from 17th February until the 23rd February due to popular demand, so you lucky runners have one week to sign up and takethe opportunity to be part of one of the most esteemed races in the country.

With a picturesque route and fantastic support from the local community, this high profile race on the 3rd April is the perfect half marathon experience for newcomers and regulars alike. The fast, flat course provides runners with the highlights of the Reading towncentreas well as the beautiful grounds of the University campus – guaranteed to spur runners on with the added buzz of huge crowd support. The race culminates in a finish rarely found outside an Olympic stadium with an amazing 15,000 people cheering you into the Madjeski Stadium and across the finish line. In addition to this, runners in this year’s Vitality Reading Half Marathon will be treated to a stunning medal that holds a spinning lion centre-piece that represents the Maiwand Lion war memorial in Forbury Gardens; a striking souvenir of their achievement on the day.

Judith Manson, Race Director, comments: “We’re extremely glad we’ve been able to accommodate the demand for entries by remaining open for one more week. Reading Half Marathon is one of the most prestigious road races in the calendar, so if you want to be part of this incredible event don’t delay your entry any further! It really is an inspirational occasion for runners and supporters alike and we look forward to welcoming you all on the day.”

To guarantee yourself a place in the Reading Half Marathon, visit: before 23rd February 2016.

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Editor’s notes:

Vitality Reading Half Marathon, 22 March 2015:

In 2015, 68 athletes completed the race in under 71 minutes.

Male 2015 winner: Amos Kiplagat

Female 2015 winner: Lily Partridge

Race organiser, Sweatshop:

The UK’s largest specialist running retailer with shops nationwide. Sweatshop was founded by Olympic Champion Chris Brasher in 1971, with the aim to give every runner, from absolute beginner to international athlete, access to the very best equipment, supported by free gait analysis, sports bra fitting service and much more. Sweatshop’s first responsibility is to the runner and their mission is to help you Be The Best You Can Be. Sweatshop has been voted the ‘Best Retailer’ by readers of Runner’s World for eight years in succession including 2014. On top of this the store has been recognised in the 2014 Running Awards as the Best eTailer and Best Large Retailer.

Sweatshop staff are committed to providing outstanding customer service and to support this Sweatshop provides an extensive professional development training programme for all their staff including biomechanics, customer service, breast health and sports bra fitting.`

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Sweatshop staff are committed to providing outstanding customer service and to support this Sweatshop provides an extensive professional development training programme for all their staff including biomechanics, customer service, breast health and sports bra fitting. The Sweatshop Running Community is free to join and the free weekly runs open to all ages and abilities see people rewarded for running regularly.

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