Falkirk's Big Day Draws Near
There's still time to toe the line at Falkirk's Half Marathon later this month...
Running a half marathon may not be a snap decision, we do appreciate that most people signing up to a 13.1 miler are on board with the commitment it takes to get them over the finishline a few months later. But, if you find yourself race ready now, all dressed up and nowhere to go (so to speak) then it could be worth considering Falkirk's Half Marathon scheduled for 20 November.
Yes, that is just under two weeks away, but entries are still open and if you are sitting pretty just now, ready to take on the distance then there are plenty of good reasons for making this the one you sign up for.
Starting and finishing at Falkirk Stadium, the scenic and flat route will pass some of the town's most famous landmarks, including Callendar House, the Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel. Organisers say: "The route is extremely scenic, generally flat and follows the canal path for which Falkirk and the surrounding area is so well known." You can find out more details about the route on the illustrative map available on the event website.
Organisers stress that they ‘pride themselves on being inclusive’ and encourage both seasoned athletes and first-timers to enter. They have also confirmed that the route will be accurately measured and suitable for all abilities – or, in their words, ‘suited for fast running as well as being picturesque for those who prefer to run at a more leisurely pace’.
Entries to the half-marathon include a finishers’ medal and goodie bag, on-course entertainment zones, chip-timing and access to the post-event finishers’ village where there will be wood-fired Neapolitan pizza from Mangiamo and delicious coffees from Flat Flat White!
Entries to the closed-road event will be available online until 17 November – unless the event sells out first. To find out more, visit the Falkirk Half Marathon website here.
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