Logistics

• 5 water stations on the route
• Total road closure, local traffic management company organising closure and alternative route
• Event t shirt for all participants
• Commemorative medal
• Free parking at Glanford Park, courtesy of Scunthorpe United FC
• Professional medical company providing extensive event cover
• Refreshments and all facilities available at the ground
• Easy access to motorway network, just 1 minute away from M181
• Working in conjunction with Scunthorpe and District AC to put on an exciting and safe event
• Mile markers every mile as well as every 5km, and 800m to go will be clearly signed
   

The Start

The start line for the half marathon is around a steady 10 minute walk away from the car park at event H.Q. The easiest way is to walk through the footpath at the back of the main car park and turn right towards the railway lines. You then go underneath the viaduct and turn left along a footpath. Once on Scotter Road runners need to turn right where they will see the start line some 100m ahead. This is an ideal and traffic free route for runners to warm up along.

Route description

The race starts on Scotter Road, Scunthorpe approximately 100m from Brumby Wood Lane, towards Bristol Road.  Please allow ten minutes to walk from the car park/finish area.  The route then goes as follows:

Scotter Road, across Asda roundabout

Right turn into Butterwick Road.

Right turn into East Butterwick village alongside River Trent.

Right turn into Chapel Lane, continuing into Carr Dyke Road.

Right turn onto Trent Bank Road

Left turn into Burringham, all the way through to Gunness.

Runners then go onto the pavement along Doncaster Road.

Route then takes the footbridge over M181, then to the entrance to the football stadium.

Runners do 200m around the football pitch and finish in the centre circle.

Course measurement summary - North Lincolnshire Half Marathon

including Distance Marks

Neil Pattison
UK Association of Course Measurers

Introduction
Tape2Tape are to hold the North Lincolnshire Half marathon on 6th  May 2012. With a starting point on Scotter Road, the course is absolutely flat and offers competitors the opportunity to post fast times. A finish in the grounds of Glanford Park, home of Scunthorpe United, provides a good backdrop for athletes and spectators alike.

Course measurement
The course has been measured and verified by a member of UK Association of Course measurers  as being 13.1 miles in length, taking the shortest possible route available. The course was measured using the  calibrated bicycle method used by measurers across the world. It is extremely accurate and athletes are assured that they will be running a genuine half marathon.  Whilst GPS devices give a good indication of distance for training purposes, it is commonly felt they provide an accuracy
of around 95%. Further details are available at www.tape2tape.co.uk .  All times ran on the measured course are valid for use on Power of Ten. www.thepoweroften.info .

The certificate issued allows you to advertise the fact that the course is accurate and for you to put the measurement symbol on your advertising material. Assuming no changes are made to your course, this certificate is valid for a full ten years. Once ten years has elapsed then it is possible to renew on line at www.coursemeasurement.org.  If you make any changes to the course, then it will need to be measured again.

Start Line
Scotter Road, Scunthorpe. 27m before Lamp post 58, 7m after first bollard.

1 mile marker
Scotter Road, 21m after lamp post 106 on lhs, 7m before lp 111on rhs.

 2 mile mark
Scotter Road next to tree, 12m before end of industrial fencing, 19m after 50mph sign.

3 mile marker
Scotter Road, 50m before entry to Kiedara Park

5km marker
20m before right turn sign, past Kiedara Park

4 mile marker
Messingham Lane, in line with tree on rhs, 42m after 40mph sign.

5 mile marker
Messingham Lane, 25m before field entry on lhs.

6 mile marker
Messingham Lane, 45m after pylon in field on rhs. 80m before left hand bend.

10km marker
Messingham Lane, 22m after entry to Green Acres, 17m before oil tank in garden on rhs.

Half way
Messingham Lane, 20m before left hand turn chevrons

7 mile marker
High Street East Butterwick, 10m past Dog and Gun pub, in line with TP w06.

8 mile marker
Carr Dyke Road, East Butterwick in line with metal gate post on rhs, 14m  past sign stating private road.
 

9 mile marker
Trent Bank Road, 40m past sewage works.

15km marker
120m before bungalow on rhs.

10 mile marker
Outside front door of 97 High Street, Burringham.

11 mile marker
Entrance to Hawksley engineering on High Street Burringham.

12 mile marker
Doncaster Road, next to tree on rhs. 30m after lp 58, 23m before lp 57.

20km marker
Doncaster Road, 8mbefore lp 45, 11m after 1 hour parking sign

Half mile to go
3m into footbridge over M181

Entrance to Glanford Park

13 mile marker 

Licence

The race will be conducted under the rules and regulation of U.K. Athletics.

 A copy of the race licence is shown below:

Course Accuracy

Medical Provision

At North East Medical Services we pride ourselves in providing highly qualified and experienced medical staff from first aiders to doctors and nurses.

We provide professional medical services at events including sports fixtures, concerts and numerous other athletic events. To ensure your safety during the race, our staff are on hand along the route and at the finish line, so if you do require assistance, we are always happy to help!

On the day of the event

Dehydration is one of the biggest problems facing runners at half marathon events. Although there are 5 water stations along the route, it is essential that you start the race fully hydrated.

Help us to help you by drinking plenty of fluids in the days leading up to the start of the race as well as making use of the water stations along the route.

We will be providing a full range of staff including a doctor, nurse, paramedics , ambulance technicians and first aiders. We will be supplying fully kitted out ambulances, as well as cycle responders and a response vehicle. We are working closely with the event organisers to ensure that all participants have excellent medical provisions at hand, should the need arise.

If you are unsure about any aspects of your medical health, then please consult with your doctor before taking part.

To help us, please ensure that you complete your personal details on the reverse of your running number.

We are delighted to announce that Metres to Miles of Epworth are sponsoring the prizes for this year’s race. Vouchers for their specialist running shop in Epworth will be as follows

• MEN £80, £50, £30
• M40, M50, M55 M60 (£15 each)
• TEAM 3x £10
• WOMEN £80, £50, £30
• W35, W40, W50, W60 (£15 each)
• TEAM 3x £10
• Medals will be awarded to the first corporate team.

Trophies will also be awarded to:

• 1st 3 male finishers in each of these categories:
• Senior
• MV40
• MV50
• MV55
• MV60.

• 1st 3 females finishers in these categories:
• Senior
• FV35
• FV40
• FV50
• FV60.

• 1 st three teams of three males and females

Medals for 1st corporate team.

Road Closures

In order that the race can be conducted in a safe environment for all runners, volunteers and the general public, an application has been made with North Lincolnshire Council to close the roads on the route. Whilst it is unfortunate that there will be some disruption to some residents, with ample notice it will be possible to make alternative arrangements.

Road traffic solutions, a local Scunthorpe based company have been assigned to professionally manage the closure and diversionary routes on the course. Anyone interested in their business can view it at http://www.roadtrafficsolutions.com/services.php

Further and more detailed information of the road closures and diversionary route will be posted here once finalised.

Posted 23rd January 2012

Road Closures (subject to change)

Race Safety

Entries are now closed for the event. We have had a great response and there are only 44 on the day entries available. These will be issued on a first come first served basis between 7am and 8.30 am. Due to event planning we are unable to reserve any numbers prior to the day.

Please note:

Numbers to be collected on the day from 7am in The Iron Bar.

Entry fees

UK ATHLETICS club member £22

Non UK ATHLETICS club member £24

Closing date for on-line entries 30^th April.

Please note that the entry fee is a maximum amount payable, and varies depending on the payment card you are using. This includes the on-line booking fee.

Entries on the day

Please click here to download a paper copy of the ‘On The Day’ Entry Form

This page will be updated periodically with details of all runners who have entered the half marathon. Please note, it does not automatically update itself in live time, so do not worry if you have entered and do not see your name here immediately!

Please click on the Tape2Tape logo below to view the latest list (1st May 2012).

The North Lincolnshire Olympic Year Half Marathon Course may be suitable for athletes with disabilities. Prior to entering, please make contact with the event organisers to discuss your individual needs so that we can be sure together that you can participate in a safe environment. email info@northlincshalf.com Event telephone number 07919 603800

From M180 Exit at Junction 3 signposted Scunthorpe and travel onto M181

At the roundabout at the end of the motorway take your 3^rd exit and move into the right hand lane. You will see Tesco to your left and MacDonald’s to your right. Turn right at the next roundabout and travel into the football ground underneath the archway. Car park stewards will advise you of the safest place to park. Please note, do not be tempted to park in the grounds of the local businesses as timing restrictions apply and you may be issued with a ticket! A safe system will be put in place at the end of the race so that early finishers can leave the stadium without hindering the runners still coming in.

The North Lincolnshire Olympic Year Half Marathon are delighted to be working in conjunction with Scunthorpe United Football Club to put on this great event. Stadium manager Mr Alan Welsh is pulling out all of the stops to ensure that runners and spectators have a great race day experience.

The North Lincolnshire Olympic Year Half Marathon would like to hear from anyone who would like to provide sponsorship for the special event.  In return we can explore how best to market your business.  Please contact us via email at sponsorship@northlincshalf.co.uk  or by the Event telephone number on 07919 603800.

The race organisers wish to express their thanks to the following for supporting the event

• Tesco Scunthorpe.
• The Old Farmhouse, Scunthorpe

Medal sponsors for all finishers

Inspired Training is a unique and exclusive Personal Training Service based in North Lincolnshire and we are extremely pleased and excited to be sponsoring the North Lincolnshire Olympic Year Half Marathon!

We offer services including Personal Training, Inspired Fit Camps, Inspired Retreats and various contracts with both the private and public sectors.

We are passionate about health and fitness and believe that everyone can achieve their goals with lots of hard work and a little support. This is where we come in!

In view of this we are offering all the entrants an opportunity to get in the best shape they can by taking part in our “Training Camp!”

What does it involve?

• Entrants of the North Lincolnshire Olympic Year Half Marathon only!
• 2 fun 60min sessions available per week (1 early morning, 1 evening)
• Designed to fit in alongside your running training
• Strength & Conditioning based exercises

What are the benefits?

• Improve strength and endurance
• Improve flexibility and in turn decrease the risk of injury
• Offers a variety to your training
• Aims at improving your overall fitness
• Aims to improve your overall running time!

For more details Contact Josh on 07827 332539 or josh@inspiredtrainingpt.co.uk 

And as if this wasn’t enough we are also going to offer a special discount of 15% off all Personal Training sessions for all entrants of the North Lincolnshire Olympic Year Half Marathon!

WEB :  www.inspiredtrainingpt.co.uk
EMAIL : info@inspiredtrainingpt.co.uk
PHONE : 07827332539

Keep Yourself Right 2 Ltd (Ravendale Street, Scunthorpe) is North Lincolnshire’s Leading Sports Nutrition and Health Food supplier, and we are extremely pleased and honoured to be sponsoring the North Lincolnshire Olympic Year Half Marathon!

We offer a comprehensive selection of Sport Nutritional supplements together with expert advice on health and fitness for anyone looking to achieve their goals!

To show our support for this event, we are please to be able to offer 10% discount off all Sports Gels and Endurance supplements in store. To take advantage of this offer please quote OHM12 when making your purchase.

And Good Luck.

Supporting the event, supporting you

10% off all assessments for registered entrants

McBride Physiotherapy are proud and excited to be the main sponsor of the North Lincolnshire Olympic Year Half Marathon.

With clinics throughout the region, McBride Physiotherapy has offered sports injury advice and treatment to the community since 2006. 

Committed to promoting healthy active lifestyles to the people of North Lincolnshire and beyond, they see this event as the perfect opportunity to get the community involved in a sporting event not to be missed. 

For the novice and professional alike, participating in any distance event requires preparation, training and most importantly, the belief that you can do it. 

McBride Physiotherapy is on hand to support you through the crucial lead up to May by:

• Treating pre-existing injuries or training injuries
• Analysing the cause of injuries so as to prevent re-occurrence
• Assessing for musculoskeletal, core or gait anomalies that could cause injury or impede performance

Having recently launched their new service specifically for runners,  ‘RunningRepairs@McBridePhysiotherapy’, they are now able to provide the latest in hi-tech gait analysis using a specialist ‘Sprintex’ treadmill and ‘Templo’ motion analysis software.

The value of using the very best technology to analyse your every move is indisputable; the added value comes with the physiotherapist’s expertise in applying that information to on site musculoskeletal treatment, gait re-education, and orthotic prescription.

A 10% discount off all assessments for registered entrants … and if you don’t need them before the event, be sure to take advantage of the pre and post race advice and sports massage provided by McBride Physiotherapy at Glandford Park on the day, available to all entrants – surely the best feeling in the world for those jelly legs!

McBride Physiotherapy wish all entrants the best of luck

Brigg 01652 659701      Epworth  01427 872999     Scunthorpe  01724 866299

www.mcbridephysiotherapy.co.uk

Metres to Miles are happy to be the official running shop partner of the North Lincolnshire Olympic Year Half Marathon.

This local Independent Specialist Runner Store based just outside Scunthorpe in Epworth offers expert and friendly advice on both shoe and clothing for both your training and competing in this great new event for the area.

With their video gait analysis the correct footwear can be chosen to compliment your running style and experience staff(who are runners) are on hand to offer training and racing tips for the big day.

A special 10% discount is offered on any shoe purchased for those people who have entered the race.

Joint sponsors for bottled water

Race organisers are delighted that Over Hall civil engineering and Plant hire have provided a quantity of high visibility vests for use by the marshals. Full details of their services can be found at www.overhall.org

North Lincolnshire - Attractions

20-21 Visual Arts Centre

Church Square,
Scunthorpe
DN15 6TB
Tel: 01724 297070

e-mail: 20-21.epd@northlincs.gov.uk
www.northlincs.gov.uk/20-21

Visit North Lincolnshire’s lively contemporary visual arts centre offering a regularly changing programme of contemporary art and craft exhibitions, as well as related events and activities. The centre also runs free daily creative activities in the gallery for children and families.

Admission free. Open: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am - 4pm, café open 10am - 3pm.

Normanby Hall Country Park,

Normanby
DN15 9HU
Tel: 01724 720588

www.northlincs.gov.uk/normanby
e-mail: normanby.hall@northlincs.gov.uk

The lovely Regency Hall with its elegant period interiors is set in 300 acres of beautiful parkland, gardens and pleasure grounds. Discover Lincolnshire’s rich rural heritage in the fascinating Farming Museum or take a relaxing walk through the deer park where herds of red and fallow deer graze. There’s an adventure playground, nature trails and a host of special events throughout the year.

Park open 9am-dusk all year.
Hall and Farming Museum open 1pm to 4.30pm daily, April to end of September

North Lincolnshire Museum

Oswald Road,
Scunthorpe
DN15 7BD
Tel: 01724 843533

www.northlincs.gov.uk/museums

The early and later history of North Lincolnshire is explored through visual displays of geology, natural history, archaeology and social history.

Open Tuesday - Saturday and Bank Holidays,
10am - 4pm, Sunday 1pm - 4pm.
From April 2012 we will no longer open on Sundays.

Admission free. Free parking and refreshments available. Visit our website for more information on events, exhibitions

Waters' Edge Visitor Centre & Country Park

Maltkiln Road,

Barton upon Humber
DN18 5JR

Tel: 01652 651500

www.visitnorthlincolnshire.com

Explore 86 acres of country park and experience the visitor centre's interactive displays about the Humber Estuary and caring for the environment. With children's play areas, a cafe and a well stocked gift shop selling Fair Trade items, there's something for everyone.

Check our website for current opening times

Admission free, free parking