Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management  Jersey Half Marathon 

 Sunday, June 9th,  2024

The Canaccord Genuity Jersey Half Marathon is a coastal road race with stunning scenery. A couple of hills thrown in to give you the best views of the coastline. Maybe not the fastest road race but the atmosphere and views make up for that! Started in 1989 The Jersey Half Marathon is now in its 35th year.

START   8.00am at Les Quennevais Cycle Track, St Brelade

FINISH   at Les Quennevais Sports Centre Sports Centre Cycle Track, St. Brelade

What 3 Words Location - https://w3w.co/tingled.forays.wiggling

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 listen to music and wear earphones etc. do so as their own risk; please take care and ensure you are able to hear safety instructions and other road users. We would recommend that you do not, or use one ear piece, keep the volume down or use an appropriate setting to allow you to hear.

Numbers must be worn on the front of your shirts and must be visible at all times. The numbers have chip timing responders on the rear, do not remove the foam tabs!

Whilst running on the roads and  pavements 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.

You must run on the left side of the road, except where otherwise directed.

Please look at the maps below to familiarise yourself with the course and important locations such as coach pick up and registration.

 Categories and prizes Half Marathon   

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

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

Over 50 men/women  1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes.

Over 60 men/women  1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes.

Over 70 men/women  1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes.

All top three placed runners in each category can claim a free entry for 2024, 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. 

All  finishers receive a medal / coaster or alternative sustainable offering.

Presentations will be at 5.00PM on Race Day, from the Coopers @IFC 5,  Esplanade (please see map below)

What 3 Words Location - https://w3w.co/bluntly.prickly.firm .

All runners are invited to join us from 5:00PM for drinks and nibbles to celebrate the day.

COACH TRANSPORT    

 START   

 We would recommend that you make use of this courtesy service.

The coach pick up is at 0700  Liberation Square bus / train lay by. Adjacent to Eat and Meat Cafe, beside Liberation Square Sculpture. Please see Maps. What3Words Location - https://w3w.co/tile.undulation.sneezed

FINISH

There will be a coaches returning to  Liberation Station at 10.30 / 11:00 / 11.30

You do need to register for this complimentary service as part of the online registration

Dropping off / Collection : There is public parking at Les Quennevais which is complimentary on race day but needs a yellow parking disc.

Buses - Les Quennevais is accessible by buses as it is on the main Airport route, please be aware of Sunday times.

BAGGAGE 

 There will be a bag drop area.  Please use luggage label which are attached to race numbers.

WATER STATIONS   

 We have moved to a bottle free alternative and offer cups. We would encourage runners to carry their own supply.

Water will be available at 3, 6, 8, 10 miles and also at the start and finish.

Please note that runners will be disqualified for throwing bottles, cups, gel packets outside of the water station areas.

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 overheating / dehydration etc; please read the following advice:

Normandy Rescue will be supplying ambulance and paramedic cover during the race.

Please fill in the medical information and contact details on the reverse of your race numbers, this information could save your life in the event of a medical emergency.

Ensure you complete all personal details on registration

Ensure that you are well hydrated before race day, this should start two days ahead. (Clear urine is the standard advice)

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 and fill at each station.

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.

FUNDRAISING

 Through the Race Nation registration system you will have access to an online sponsorship page. During registration you can donate to our chosen charity and you will also receive an invitation email to set up your sponsorship page.

 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 appreciated.

If you wish to raise money for your own charity you will be able to change this on the sponsorship page.

TSHIRTS & RACE PACKS   

We are offering Trees Not Tees as an alternative to the customary t - shirt for those who have a drawer full of race tshirts. (Please go to Sustainability page for further details) Please note that if you register after 6th May 2024 the option to choose a t - shirt will not be available - the Trees Not Tees option will be chosen by default.

T-shirts will be available (registration before 6th May) but by request only - You must select the required size as  t- shirts are ordered according to the size you requested at registration so we cannot exchange. The registration defaults to Tree not Tee and so if you do not change this selection you will be unwittingly supporting our sustainability pledge.

Runners to collect RACE PACKS (Numbers, t-shirts, pins. Luggage label are attached to the race number as teat off strip ) from the foyer of Canaccord Genuity, 37 The Esplanade, St Helier.

What3Words Location -https://w3w.co/plank.hotdog.comment 

Tuesday 4th 5pm - 6pm

Wednesday 5th 5pm - 6pm

Thurs 6th 5pm - 6pm 

Friday 7th 12:00-1:30

Sat 8th from 10am to 12 noon

Overseas runners who will not be on island for the above times may collect from the Start area. Jersey based runners must collect during the above times or find friends, family or colleagues to collect on their behalf.

UNABLE TO RUN

 If you are unable to run, please contact Race Director and you will be offered a deferral for the following year in return for marshalling duties.

Refunds are not offered. Insurance option is available during registration.

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.

EMAILS TO: runjerseyevents@gmail.com

Routes & Maps

Please view links below to race route and important locations.