The Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management Jersey Half Marathon is a scenic, fast point to point road race which attracts over 800 runners. Started in 1989, the Jersey Half Marathon is now in its 32nd year.

The Half Marathon can be run as an individual or as four person team (each team member must complete the half marathon), alternatively run the 2 person relay with each runner running approximately 10.5km: these options will be available when entering the race online.

 

RACE DAY INFORMATION

 

START 9.00am at St. Ouen’s Parish Hall, La Grande Route de St. Ouen

The changeover point for the Relay will be in the large gravel car park before La Pulente, Five Mile Road.

 

FINISH at Le Jardin de Mer, Waterfront, St.Helier

We would encourage you to support the JSAD wheelers that will start at 10am from St Aubins.

 

DURING THE RACE

 

Please follow the instructions of both the Honorary Police and marshals; they are there to ensure your safety and the Race Organisers will disqualify runners for not following their instructions. Their support allows these events to continue so please give them a smile.

Runners wishing  to wear MP3 / iPods etc, do so as their own risk; please take care and ensure you are able to hear  safety instructions and other road users.

Numbers must be worn on the front of your shirts and must be visible at all times. 

Timing will be recorded by automated timing system and will record both Gun and Chip times, so please do not remove / damage the transponders on the rear of your race bib.

 

There will be one section around L’Etacq where marshalls will ask you to run on the RIGHT side, this is for your own safety.

For the majority of the race you will be on roads and will keep to the LEFT side of the road and so you will be running with the traffic.

Whilst running on the Railway Walk and the promenade area of St. Aubin please be aware of walkers, cyclists and other members of the public, you do not have right of way and please remember to thank them if they give way.

 

Categories and prizes in Half Marathon

Open age group Men and Women 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes.

17-39 Senior men/women 1st, 2nd and 3rd

Over 40 men/women 1st, 2nd and 3rd

Over 50 men/women   1st, 2nd and 3rd

Over 60 men/women   1st, 2nd and 3rd

Over 70 men/women   1st, 2nd and 3rd

Fastest Jersey runner / Fastest Channel Island Runner / Fastest Overseas -  Men/Women

 

All top three placed runners in each category can claim a free entry for 2020, email interest to Race Director.

Age category is determined by age on the day of the race. Prizes will only be awarded if there are more than 5 entries in that category. If in the event of a runner being nominated for two awards in separate categories, they will receive those awards. IE a first place open Male can also win the first prize in the 40+category as well.

1st, 2nd and 3rd  in the  Team event  will also be awarded. A team consist of four runners who each run the half marathon, their times will count in the individual runner categories but they will also be entered in the team category. The times of the four runners will be added together. 

1st, 2nd and 3rd  in the  Relay event  will also be awarded. A relay team consist of two runners who each run the approximately 10km. The final time of each relay team will be recorded as the second runner crosses the finish line, please note that at this stage the times of the first leg relay runner will not be recorded.

All runners receive a Tech tshirt and finishers receive a medal

PRIZE GIVING FOR ALL RACES WILL BE HELD  from 2 PM ON THE SUNDAY, at Radisson Blu just past the Finish area.

Please feel free to come along earlier and relax with a glass in your hands and share running tales about PBs and IT Bands and other such subjects...

 

TRANSPORT TO START

Coaches: We would recommend that you make use of this service and then your car will be ready for you at the end when your legs are most weary! Coaches will be available to transport runners from STAND O , Liberation Station, St. Helier to the Start. (Map on web site). Please enter on registration page if you wish to make use of the coach service to race start or for relay runners to start/ changeover / finish.

The first coach will be leaving at 7.15am and then we will be continuing to transport runners from that time. To ensure that you reach the start on time we will need to ensure that the last coach is away by 8.15 at the latest.

Relay Event : The first runner in the relay event can also use this coach service and use the coach to reach the start area as per half marathon. Second leg runners can use the coach that will leave Stand O at 09:00 which will take you to the changeover area. There will be one coach returning from the relay changeover point to St. Helier at  10:15 approx.

Dropping off :  Please do not drive into the parish hall. Runners must be dropped off by using the bus lay by.

Parking is extremely limited in St.Ouens Village and we have been asked by the Parish not to park in the Parish Hall, Shopping areas, bus stops or along the roads.

Transport will need to be booked when registering and is complimentary.

 

BAGGAGE

Bags will be transported from the start back to the finish and will be available for collection from the finish area. Please use luggage label attached to race bib.

 

WATER STATIONS

Run Jersey Events seeks to make the Jersey Half Marathon an eco friendly event. We will not be supplying or using plastic bottles and are looking to reduce waste. Water will be available at the start and finish, but you will need to supply your own cup / bottle. On the race course water (4,7,10 and 12 miles) will be supplied in edible  seaweed pods as used at London Marathon. Alternatively please carry your own water supply. This will save over 2000 cups / plastic bottles from being disposed and reduce the quantity of water wasted.

Please note that runners will be disqualified for discarding rubbish outside of the water station areas.

If the weather is hot there are cold showers along the St. Aubins promenade; perfect for cooling down!

 

MEDICAL SUPPORT  AND YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY

 We take your safety very seriously and try to provide a safe environment for you to race in however  your safety is your personal responsibility. Every year we have serious incidents and normally it is through runners not being hydrated prior to the event and not recognising vital signs of over heating / dehydration etc; please read the following advice:

Normandy Rescue will be supplying ambulance and paramedic cover at the start which will then follow the race to the finish where a second vehicle will be stationed.

Please fill in the medical information and contact details on the reverse of your race numbers.

Ensure you complete all personal details, inform of us any medical conditions and provide an emergency contact (ICE) when registering online.

Ensure that you are well hydrated before race day,

Sip water as you wait in the start area (water is provided)

If you feel the need to drink between water stops carry your own race bottle.

Take time to drink at each water station - slow down and drink.

If you are feeling that your heart rate , temperature  and  breathing are not as you would normally expect during such a physical challenge you must STOP, cool down and decide whether you should walk, retire or carry on.

Try pouring water on your head or using the showers along the St Aubin - St Helier promenade to cool you down

 

CHARITY

Please hand in sponsorship monies when collecting Race packs or at registration table on race day. The Jersey Sports Association for the Disabled are very grateful for your support and this enables them to continue their fantastic work, any money you raise will be put to good use. If you wish to raise money for your own charity please do so. When registering online you will be able to donate to the JSAD.

 

TSHIRTS & RACE PACKS

TO ENSURE YOU RECEIVE A  TSHIRT, RACE ENTRIES SHOULD BE IN 4 WEEKS AHEAD OF RACE DATE.

Please note that tshirts are ordered according to the size you requested at registration so we cannot exchange on the day. Tshirts are provided as part of your entry.

Runners to collect RACE PACKS (Numbers ,tshirts  pins and race)  from Canaccord Genuity, 37 The Esplanade, St Helier. Please can all Jersey based  runners try and collect their packs on Thursday and Friday to allow runners from overseas priority on the Saturday due to travel.

Thursday 10th - 12:00 - 2:00 / 5:30 - 6:30

Friday 11th - 12:00 - 2:00 / 5:30 - 6:30

Saturday 12th - 3:00 - 5:00 - Priority to overseas runners

UK and overseas runners may collect tshirts  as above or if they are not on island can collect from the start or at the finish line, you will need to show your race number. Tshirts will not be able to be exchanged.

 

REFUNDS & DEFERRALS

If you cannot run, please contact Race Director. Refunds will not be offered but in return for marshalling  you will be offered a deferral for the following year. Please note that deferrals are always at  Race Directors discretion.

Name changes are not acceptable, if you are unable to run please inform Race Director.

 

Thank you very much for your support in entering this event and for those of you that have managed to force friends and family to marshal. Run Jersey Events wishes you a great race and we are confident that records will be set, sweat will be shed and maybe some tears will fall, but above all enjoy the run and smile.

We are needing marshals, can you or family assist in return for free race? Injured? If so, why not marshal and defer entry to next year.

EMAILS TO:  runjerseyevents@gmail.com

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