Half Marathon

Enter | Registration | Prizes | Map | Charities | FAQ | Rules | Kids


Enter

Welcome to the entry section of the website. For most seasoned runners it’s an automatic reflex to arrive at this section
and proceed to Enter. Then there are others who are about to make a serious commitment which may see them running/ walking the longest distance of their lives… Kudos to you! We wish you every success.

The Wexford Half Marathon team hopes that everyone achieves their respective goals. Training tips based on middle distance running experiences are available on the website to guide you through your training and Race day preparation.

Early Bird offer Entry to the Half Marathon is €35 until 31/01/2012

Entry then goes to €40

Group entry discount of 15% available for 5+ from 1st Feb until 1st April.

For paper entries click here

Entry to the Half Marathon for OAP’s (over 65) is €35
(OAP’s are requested to Register on the morning of race and use paper entry)

For this you will receive:

a) Race Number

b) Timing Chip (this will be returned at Finish line)

c) Technical T shirt

d) Finishers Medal

e) Tea & Sandwiches

f) Training Tips

g) Dry bag drop

h) A shower in Whitford House Hotel

Click here to enter

Registration

Registration will be located at the Talbot hotel, Wexford Town.

Opening & Closing Times

Registration will be open on Saturday 21st April from 3pm to 7pm
Registration will be open on Sunday 22nd April Race Day from 7am –
9.30am

Note: We would ask that participants from Wexford would kindly try and make registration on Saturday please.

Ideally we would like to keep Sunday registration for people outside Wexford county and OAP’s. Thank you.

Your race number will be on the wall - please remember it when approaching desk

First step in Registration is to sign in.

At Registration you will receive the following:

Race Kit - Including: Number & (pins),
A Timing Chip
A Technical T shirt
Food Voucher

Note: If you are unavailable to go to registration in person you may send
someone in your place to pick up items.

Race Day Timings – Sunday 22nd April
Half Marathon Entrants are expected to be at Talbot at 10am.
We suggest you allow extra time for parking.
Race Starts at 10.30am.



Prizes

Half Marathon Prizes Male & Female

Seniors	Veterans (>40)	Masters (<40)
1st €200	1st €50	1st €50
2nd €150	2nd €45	2nd €45
3rd €100	3rd €40	3rd €40

Note: Prizes may be in the form of cash or vouchers.


Map

Click here to view the course map.


Charities

Don't let your training efforts go unnoticed!  We would encourage people to consider raising some money for Local Charities.

Local Charities	Contact No.
Wexford Women's Refuge	053 9121876
Orphan Relief	086 7701235
Rehab	087 8261925
St. Bridget's Day Care Centre	053 9123819
Irish Wheelchair Association	053 9124578
Special Olympics	086 0405452

FAQ

Q. Is there a limit on the number of Entries?

Ans. Yes 1,000. Race sold out in 2009.

Q. Do I have to go to registration?

Ans. Ideally yes. If you can’t go you can send someone in your
place.

Q. What do I need to bring with me for registration?

Ans. Bring yourself and a smile

Q. Can I Enter the Event at Registration on the Saturday
and Sunday?

Ans. Yes – pls note both days are classed as ‘on the day entry’. Entries on
the day are subject to availability and rather than incurring an additional €5
on top of the entry fee you will not receive a Training Top. The entry fee will
remain as advertised but you will not receive the Top.

Q. Can I walk the course?

Ans. Yes. We are unique in having an Earlier start time so
walkers can enjoy the atmosphere at the finish along with runners.
Walkers get a half hour head start.

Q. Will I get an official time for my race?

Ans. Yes. We are using timing chips. You will receive one at
Registration. Please ensure you give it back at the Finish line.

Q. Will I receive a Medal for finishing my race?

Ans. Yes! Everyone who finishes will receive a Medal.

Q. Can I raise funds for a chosen Charity?

Ans. Yes. We would encourage you to do so.

Q. Is it possible to get a refund of the entry fee?

Unfortunately, no. We cannot refund your fee or defer entry to
the following year under any circumstances.

Q. Is there an age restriction for participants?

Yes. Under 18’s cannot participate in Half Marathon. This is
in line with the IAAF guidelines that the minimum age is 18 for
distances of 10k and above on the road.

Q. Where are the aid stations located?

Yes. Half Marathon water will be in bottles at 3 locations km
6.5, km 11.5, km 15.5. The 10km aid station will be located at km
5.8 in cups.

Q . Will the course be marked in miles or kilometres?

Ans. The course is officially measured in km’s, so the marking
on the day will also be in km’s.

Q . What are the rules?



Rules

Rules for Wexford Half Marathon & 10km are to ensure that everyone
enjoys a fun, safe and fair Event.

i) Please obey the Stewards & Gardai at all times.

ii) Please keep to the time deadlines.

Ans. Click here. (make this a PDF – the below rules)

iii) Do not take any short cuts off the course you are only cheating yourself.

iv) At the 3 x road crossing points it is imperative for your safety that you
obey the Garda or Steward should they ask you to. Runners do have the
right of way but in the interests of safety and the unpredictable we do ask
that you observe the rules of the road and look both ways before you cross.

v) Competitors should have their number clearly visible on the front of their
running top. Runners who finish the race without a number will not receive
a Finisher’s Medal. There will be no exceptions to this.

vi) Outside assistance is not allowed. You may carry your own food or
drinks but support from cars or bikes is strictly prohibited. This is in the
interest of giving everyone an equal chance.

vii) Please do not leave valuables in the dry bags. The Organisers cannot
accept responsibility for lost, stolen or mislaid dry bags.

viii) Please return the timing chip at the end of the race at the Finishers line.

ix) It is the responsibility of the Participants to know the route.

x) You must register and sign the waiver to be part of the race.


Kids

Free Kids race will take place directly after the start of the last race.
Remain at Start area for instructions.