Swift Half  

Course Details and Further Information

The half marathon follows the latter stages of the marathon course from Friden which is close to the highest point on the trail. The route undulates along the tops of the dales for the first 8 miles or so, then commencing at Hopton it descends in three stages, at 7, 8½  and 10½  miles down to High Peak Junction on the Cromford Canal, whereupon it takes a loop along the canal before crossing it and turning back to finish at Cromford Meadows. The total descent is approximately 800 feet, and with no steep uphill stretches, it provides the potential for fast times and personal bests. We like to think of it as a swift half. No navigational skills are needed for the event last feed stations covering the half marathon course. Although the logistics of the events mean that ambulance cover is primarily for the marathon, because of overlap the slowest of the half marathoners will also be covered by this.

At the finish the rugby clubhouse will be open for changing and showering, and there will be a bar and TV. We hope also to provide catering both before and after the race. The half marathon prize giving will take place just before the first marathon runners are due, at about 1.30 pm, and the marathon prizes will be given out between 3.30 and 4.00 pm.

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