Newark Half Marathon

The start of the Newark Half MarathonFull results from the 2010 Newark Half can be found on the results page.

Full coverage of the 2010 Newark Half can be found at www.newarkadvertiser.co.uk

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 increased once more, with the event attracting in excess of 1300 entrants in 2009.

The central location of the event helps ensure the race is always well supported. 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 historic centre of Newark on Trent.