Now firmly established on the Surrey Half Marathon calendar, this year sees the 7th running of the Caterham Rotary Half Marathon & 10K.
Organised on behalf of the Rotary Club of Caterham (Charity no: 254116), the race is hosted by Redhill Aerodrome, with the start and finish adjacent to the airstrip. Both races are true road races, with half marathon runners completing two loops of the course, and 10k runners covering a single loop. Previously the race has been selected on two occasions to host the British Masters Half Marathon Championships – testament to the standing of the race, which is enthusiastically marshalled by the Rotary Club.
The course is not traffic free, but it takes runners through the quiet residential and country lanes which surround the aerodrome. Whilst the route is undulating it still offers an opportunity for some fast times, it has a sub 70 minute course record - plus it's suitable for both first time and experienced runners.
Bespoke medals and finish line goodies are on offer for all finishers. In addition, there are prizes for the leading runners, including age group prizes and cash prizes for the top three men and ladies in the half marathon.
The beneficiaries for the 2021 race are the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance Trust, who have a helicopter based at the aerodrome. To view more information on the trust and information on how to raise money please visit their website here.
Souvenir technical t-shirts are available to purchase for £12.00.
The Caterham Half Marathon is also hosting British Masters Half Marathon Championship. For more information about British Masters Athletics and entry to the Championship, visit their website http://bmaf.org.uk. Entries from last year have been carried forward.
Any registered athlete over the age of 35 can enter the Half Marathon itself through British Masters but if they have already paid for their entry to the Half Marathon, they should still register with BMAF in order to be eligible for the British Masters individual and team awards.