Sunday's Leicester half marathon has been cancelled

News update:

In a statement issued on Tuesday 2 October, race organisers announced that the Leicester Half Marathon might be cancelled due to widespread flooding in the area. The organisers have today confirmed that the event will not go ahead on Sunday.

How to train for a hilly race, "The amount of rain that has fallen in the past three days has led to various parts of the route becoming completely impassable. Flood authorities and local wardens have advised that it is very unlikely that the route will be clear in time for the weekend.

"We understand that you will all be disappointed, having no doubt trained hard and fundraised for some amazing charities.

"Despite having already incurred costs, we feel it is the right thing to do to offer participants a refund of their entry fee.

"However, as a not-for-profit race, we’d like you to consider donating your entry fee to our charity partner LOROS, the Hospice for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland."

The organisers have explained that they are unable to transfer race entries to next year's event, so if runners do not want to donate their entry to charity, they will receive a full refund.

When is the Leicester half marathon?

Leicester train station is roughly 10 minutes walk from Victoria Park.

What time does the race start?

The race starts at 8:45am. However, runners are advised to get there at least 90 minutes beforehand. All bags will need to be deposited by 8am.

What is the route for the Leicester half?

What is a good time for the half marathon event website. It is all on roads. The first half is quick, with a welcome downhill. But keep a bit in the tank, because miles 10-13 are all uphill.

Where does the race start and finish?

How to progress from 10K to half marathon.

When will I receive my number and timing chip?

The majority of race packs were posted out on Friday 20 September, so if you registered before 9 September, yours should be arriving very soon (if it hasn’t already). For those that registered more recently, you’ll receive yours roughly one week before the race. Entries will remain open until Monday 30th September, with no entries available on the day.

What if there’s a problem with my race pack?

If you lose your race pack, have moved address, or have an incorrect race number following a transfer or changing race distance, do not worry. While the race is unable to post out replacement packs, you’ll be able to swap/collect a replacement race number on the weekend of the event itself during the following times:

Saturday 5 October (10am-2pm): Published: 26 September 2019.

Sunday 6 October (from 7am onwards): Find us at the admin desk on Victoria Park in the event arena and we’ll be able to get you race ready in no time.

What will the weather be like?

The route can be accessed at the.

How can I get to the start line of the Leicester half?

Parking:

There is plenty of roadside parking around Victoria Park and the University of Leicester. Granville Road car park is unavailable for participants as no exit will be possible before 3pm. Event Parking is available at University Car Parks; Danielle Brown Sports Centre (LE1 7RU), and Freemen’s Common (Welford Road, LE2 6BF). Event parking is available for a £5 donation to LOROS Hospice at the entrance to the car park. The nearest NCP Car Park is East Street with over 1,000 spaces available.

Cycling:

For locals, cycling is the best form of transport in and out of the city on half-marathon day. Bike racks are available on Peace Walk (entrance off University Road) provided by Ride Leicester Bike Park. Please arrive in plenty of time as road closures will be put in place from 8.15am.