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Year Male Winner Time Female Winner Time 2014 Carl Moulton 73:31 Claire Martin 79.02 2013 Ben Gamble 68.46 Mandy Vernon 82.04 2012 Mark Dalkins 70.59 Mandy Vernon 84.34 2011 Phillip Nicholls 65.33 Clare McKittirick 83.09 2010 Ben Gamble 68.52 Elizabeth Straveski 84.35 2009 Ben Gamble 69.11 Debbie Walters 78.17 2008 Mike Griffiths 71.13 Rebecca Harrison 81.05 2007 Steffan North 69.13 Rebecca Harrison 81.19 2006 Christopher Hollinshead 72.14 Kate Burge 81.50 2005 Ray Plant 67.55 Rebecca Harrison 82.20 2004 Tim Valentino 68.44 Julia Myatt 82.07 2003 Darren Daniels 68.46 Clare Newton 81.19 2002 David Ricketts 70.16 Angela Allen 81.37 2001 No Race No Race 2000 Adri Hartvelt 70.29 Emma Phillips 80.48 1999 Shaun Milford 70.52 Kate Burge 79.34 1998 Dave Neill 68.41 Emma Cowen 80.35 1997 Rob Cope 70.04 Amanda Wright 74.00 1996 Adri Hartvelt 69.51 Kate Burge 78.57 1995 Alan Jackson 68.01 Michelle Ross 82.33 1994 Mark Burnhope 67.30 Bronwen Cardy-Wise 74.11 1993 Mark Roberts 66.07 Sandra Lappage 81.41 1992 Mike Cadman 66.07 Christine Kilkenny 81.27 1991 Mark Roberts 66.03 Christine Kilkenny 81.50 1990 Glyn Harvey 67.53 Bronwen Cardy-Wise 75.39 1989 No Race No Race 1988 Mike Bradbury 67.49 Christine Kilkenny 79.44 1987 Steve Brace 65.09 Christine Kilkenny 82.00 1986 Tony Power 66.21 Rose Gillick 84.20 1985 Glyn Harvey 67.02 Christine Kilkenny 81.30 1984 John Wild 65.04 Julie Barleycorn 73.06

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future sponsorshipIf you would like to get involved in sponsoring this or other Stafford Borough Council Events, please contact tel: 01785 619 300 web: staffordbc.gov.uk/halfmarathon email: events@staffordbc.gov.uk

welcomeWe are delighted that you have chosen to take part in the 31st Stafford Half Marathon and congratulations on making it to the start line of this special event. This race handbook includes everything you need to know about the race to make sure you have a safe and enjoyable experience. We have a new course for this year which includes areas in both the south and north of Stafford, details can be found on pages 12 and 17. The race will start and finish in the town centre as usual, where plenty of supporters will be cheering you on! This race could not happen without the involvement of sponsors and many volunteers who will be working hard to make sure you have the best running experience possible, we would like to thank each and everyone of them. We wish you the best of luck and hope that you enjoy your run and your family and friends have a great day in Stafford.

Liz Hulse, Race Director

Adam Hill, Head of Leisure and Culture, Stafford Borough Council

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Event Day Programme 05

Spectators 05

Enquiries Desk 07

Parking in Stafford 07

Safe Bag Storage 07

Important Information 09

Start Line Map 10

Race Description 11

Route Map (Pull Out) 12

WIN your 2016 place 13-16

Start Line Instructions 19

Elevation Map 22

Race Number Positioning 22

Finish Area and Prizes 24

Official Race Photography 25

Thank you 27

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event day programme8.00am to 9.45am Enquiries Desk Open, Market Square

8.30am to 9.45am Fun Run Late Entry Desk Open, Market Square

9.00am Safe Bag Storage to open, Stafford Gatehouse Theatre

9.45am Make your way to the start area, Stafford Street

10.00am Half Marathon Start, Stafford Street [first runner back approx. 11.10am]

10.10am Fun Run Start, Market Square

12.30pm Half Marathon Prize Giving Main Stage, Market Square

12.30pm Half Marathon Course Closes Stewards stand down and road closures are lifted

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spectators

a n enthusiastic crowd makes all the difference to the runners, so please give your support!

There is plenty of space for spectators in the start/finish area of Stafford’s Market Square, Stafford Street and town centre where the event stage team will be providing course updates and entertaining the crowds.

Spectators must stay behind the crowd barriers and not attempt to access or cross the course at key times. Certain areas are for runners only - please follow signage.

For health and safety reasons spectators are not allowed to run or cycle alongside the participants.

Viewing is possible along the whole Half Marathon course, although you are reminded to respect local residents. Certain areas where runners welcome a crowd include the 7 mile point at Kingston Hill and Victoria Park near the finish area, please see the course map for details.

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a marquee will be sited in Market Square to deal with any enquiries on the morning of the event. This

will be open from 8.00am to 9.45am.

PLEASE NOTE: No on the day entries are permitted for the Stafford Half Marathon

enquiries desk

parking in staffordFree parking is available on Sundays in Stafford Borough Council owned car parks. Please check signage carefully.

For further information on Public Parking in Stafford, please contact: 01785 619 000 Email: carparking@staffordbc.gov.uk Web: www.staffordbc.gov.uk/carparks

main car parksDoxey Road ST16 2TF, Kingsmead ST16 3AE

safe bag storageRunners are asked to arrive changed and leave belongings in cars where possible. Bag storage for Half Marathon participants is available at Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate Street, where light refreshments will also be available [open 9.00am - 1.00pm.]

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Claire Martin: ladies winner 2014 and the second fastest ladies time of the decade!

Carl Moulton: mens winner of the 2014 Stafford Half Marathon.

Details of road closures can be found at www.roadworks.org

This year, Stafford Triathlon Club is proud to be celebrating its

10th Anniversary

Whether you're a beginner just starting out in the increasingly popular world of triathlon, a GB age group athlete or simply seeking to stay fit through swimming, cycling or running, Stafford Triathlon Club invites you to join the ranks of its friendly and enthusiastic members. With British Triathlon Federation accredited coaching and structured training sessions for each discipline, including open water swimming throughout the summer, Stafford Triathlon Club offers something for both adults and juniors alike.

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important informationAs far as reasonably practicable Stafford Borough Council has a legal duty to protect all runners in the race. To conform to this legal obligation all runners must be aware of the instructions within the following section of the handbook.

PLEASE NOTE: that the Stafford Half Marathon course closes at 12.30pm, which allows a minimum pace of approximately 11 minutes per mile. As all stewards stand down and road closures are lifted at 12.30pm you are advised not to walk around the course.

Running on the road All runners should always be aware of the following:

Keep to the left hand side of the road and do not deviate from the official course as you may wander outside of the road closure zones. Follow any direction arrows [black arrow on a yellow sign] and temporary road traffic signs. Follow all instructions from police and stewards. Not all of the roads are closed, please be aware of moving traffic and other road or footpath users.

H2O Water Stations Available at the following locations:

3 miles Salt Avenue

5 miles top of Radford Bank

7 miles Birkdale Drive

10 miles top of Stone Road

11.5 miles on Isabel Trail

13.1 miles Martin Street [Finish]

Bottled water will be available at all stations, all of which have been positioned in areas where traffic is either not permitted or reduced. Runners should be aware of other runners slowing down or stopping at these points. Please move on from the water station once you have taken your drink. Please take only one bottle of water at each refreshment point. Please don’t drop water bottles on the pavement or road where they can be tripped over by other runners.

Bins Dispose of your litter responsibly. Bins are provided after each water station.

Fairtrade Bananas Are available in Market Square at the end of your run.

Toilet Facilities Available at the following locations [measurements are approximate]

North Walls Car Park - 300 metres from race finish Broad Street - 350 metres from race finishStafford Gatehouse Theatre - 50 metres from race finishPortable toilets, Market Street - 40 metres from race finish [left hand side of the Shire Hall Gallery entrance]

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Portable toilets at top of Salt Avenue 3 miles from race start

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Portable toilets at Radford Bank 5 miles from race start

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Portable toilets in St Thomas Lane 7 miles from race start

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Portable toilet at Beaconside 8.5 miles from race start

First Aid St John Ambulance Brigade will be on

duty throughout the race. If you require first aid assistance either approach first aid personnel at the water stations or one of the stewards on duty. Due to the nature of the route, first aid treatment will be provided as soon as possible. If it is an emergency an ambulance will be sent to the scene. Road SurfacesBe aware of road surfaces and conditions. These can vary due to wet/cold weather, resulting in slippery surfaces. Roads can be unpredictable due to uneven surfaces, speed humps, cambers and potholes. All runners are expected to wear appropriate footwear.

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t he start of the Half Marathon is situated in Stafford Street, near the junction with Princes Street. You should make your

way to the start area at 9.45am.

Please walk from Market Square up Gaolgate Street and left into Crabbery Street, take a right into Chapel Street then right again into Mount Street. Assemble at the rear of the Stafford Street start area.

Please DO NOT attempt to walk up Stafford Street to the start line.

It is important to line up in accordance with your anticipated finish time, to ensure minimal congestion [there will be estimated finish time markers displayed along the start area fencing] see page 19.

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Cross over and continue straight into d Bridge Street, at the traffic lights e turn right into Newport Road.

PLEASE NOTE: Sports Massage, in Market Square, will be provided by students from Staffordshire University.

Charity collections are not permitted along the course.

race descriptionThere is a new course for 2015, all runners must read the description below. On raceday all directional signage and any direction from stewards must be followed. Mile markers

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On Newport Road, after the Kingsway roundabout. Turn left off the A518 into West Way.

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On West Way at the bottom of the slope. Turn left onto the A449 Wolverhampton Road, cross into Meyrick Road on the right, bear right into Salt Road then left into Salt Avenue.

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On Salt Avenue before the junction with Lawrence Street. Runners will continue down Salt Avenue H2O WC bear right on path through to Abberley Grove. At the mini roundabout take first exit to the retail park roundabout then take second exit towards A34 Lichfield Road.

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On the Queensville roundabout. Turn left into the Meadows and run clockwise around Ampleforth Drive, rejoin the A34 bearing left towards Radford Bank.

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On Radford Bank. Use the slip road at Weeping Cross, avoiding mini roundabouts. H2O WC Take a left turn into Baswich Lane.

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On Baswich Lane past Tilcon Avenue and over the canal bridge. Continue over the bridges and turn left into St Thomas Lane, then turn left onto Tixall Road, right into Wolseley Road and right into Birkdale Drive.

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Prior to leaving the Isabel Trail, on Doxey Road. Leave the path, cross Doxey Road into North Castle St, then South St. Turn sharp left then right onto the path alongside the River Sow, continue under the bridge into Victoria Park along the footpath. From Victoria Park turn left along the footbridge then right into Mill Bank. At the mini roundabout return up Greengate St, turning right up Tipping St, then left onto Eastgate St, straight ahead onto Salter St.

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start line instructions

p lease note: The start of the Half Marathon is situated in Stafford Street, close to the junction with Princes

Street, please make your way to Stafford Street at 9.45am [see page 10 for start location and directions.] There is NO town centre loop at the start of the route.

As the start area is narrow and there are a large number of participants, it will be helpful if you can line up in accordance with your anticipated finish time, to ensure minimal congestion.

If each runner adopts this sensible approach everyone will move away from the start more smoothly, everyone will be able to get into their running quickly, without incident and have an enjoyable run.

Take up a position behind the start line that is appropriate for your estimated finishing time. There will be estimated finish time markers displayed along the start area fencing.

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elevation maps (km and miles)

race number positioning

r emember to attach your Race Number to your running top and Complete your SOS details on the reverse of the number in permanent marker pen. When you wish to collect your T-shirt and Medal remove the perforated section on your race number and exchange it for your

prize at the Enquiries Marquee in the Market Square. This can be done before or after the race.

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PLEASE NOTE: Your race number now includes your chip timing tag. You must fill out all of the details on the reverse of your race number prior to the race. DO NOT fold your race number and DO NOT attach pins to the section containing the attached chip timing tag.

Pin at fourcorners

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Elevation (m)

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finish area and prizesOnce you have crossed the finish line please continue down Greengate Street past WHSmith and turn left after Starbucks into Martin Street. This is a runners only area, once you are back in Market Square you can meet up with your friends and family.

PLEASE NOTE: That if preferred, t-shirts and medals can be collected before the race from the Half Marathon Enquiries Desk between 9.15am and 9.45am. This area may be busy with enquiries which will take priority, before the start of the race.

Other prizes are awarded for:

race category 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

Mens Race Open Mens Vets Over 40 Over 45 Over 50 Over 55 Over 60 Over 65 Over 70 Womens Race Open Womens Vets Over 35 Over 40 Over 45 Over 50 Over 55 Over 60 Over 65

A Water Station will be situated on your left, please move on from the water station into St Martins Place, once you have taken your drink to avoid congestion.

To collect your t-shirt and medal remove the perforated section on your race number and exchange it for your prize at the Enquiries Marquee in the Market Square.

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Stafford Half Marathon Prize Giving Ceremony will take place on the MainStage, Market Square at 12.30pm.

Don’t forget, free Fairtrade bananas will be provided in the

Market Square at the end of your run. Once you have received these, please move from the table.

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Results Results available at:

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Initially these will be race finishing times with individual chip times appearing later.

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TOMTOM MULTISPORT CARDIOGPS WATCH with heart ratemonitor. Multisport for swim, bike,run, indoor running on treadmillwith built in accelerometer andfreestyle function for walking, etc.Built-in heart rate monitor thatdoes not require a chest strap £250

TUNE BELTARM WALLETS For all smartphones £19

A big thank you to all the volunteers who work so hard to make sure all the participants and spectators enjoy a safe and memorable event:

thank you...

• All the individuals who help steward the route – you know who you are

• 20th Stafford St Bertelins Scout Troop

• Cyclists from Stafford Tri Club

• Girls Venture Corps Air Cadets, Stafford

• Katharine House Hospice Colwich and The Haywood’s Support Group

• North Star Explorer Scout Troop

• St John Ambulance, West Midlands Region

• Stafford and Rugeley Sea Cadets

• Stafford FM

• Stafford Harriers

• Stafford Neighbourhood Policing Team

• Stafford Raynet Group

• Staffordshire University Physiotherapy Students

• Katharine House Hospice

• Staffordshire Athletics Network

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Remembering...

Pet Lythgoe - official timekeeper at the half marathon for many years and secretary of Cheadle Running Club

Stafford Borough CouncilCivic Centre Riverside Stafford ST16 3AQ Tel: 01785 619 300Email: events@staffordbc.gov.ukwww.staffordbc.gov.uk/halfmarathon

StaffordHalfMarathon @StaffordHalf