About
The Newark Half Marathon was conceived in 1982 as a fund raising initiative by Newark Rugby Club and Newark Athletic Club. At its peak in the mid 1980s it attracted up to 2000 runners. The numbers then gradually declined, which led to some other similar events being cancelled, however steadily over the last 3 or 4 years numbers have begun to increase again.
Its central location within the country is probably why it is still so popular. Runners travel from all over Britain and overseas to take part in the event. The race is run over a mainly flat (one hill at nine miles) town and rural course which starts and finishes in the centre of Newark on Trent.
The 2009 Newark Half will also incorporate the Nottinghamshire County Half Marathon Championships.
Why take part in the Newark Half?
- Mainly flat town and rural course
- 8 drinks stations
- Top local runner receives a Breitling watch kindly donated by Andrew Michaels Jewellers
- Extensive prize list
- High quality t-shirts for all finishers
- Enter online here