PRESS RELEASE: 21 December 2015

FINAL CHANCE TO GET YOUR DISCOUNTED 2016 READING HALF MARATHON PLACE

The Vitality Reading Half Marathon returns on Sunday 3rd April 2016, and now’s your final chance to grab

discounted entry to one of the most prestigious half marathons in the British running calendar. Prices will

increase in January, so sign up for your 2016 challenge now to avoid disappointment!

The world renowned race is in its 33rd year and will lead runners from Green Park, through the beautiful

grounds of Reading University and to a momentous finish inside Reading Football Club’s Madejski Stadium. In

2014 and 2015 the Reading Half Marathon saw more runners crossing the finish line in under 70 and 80

minutes than any other UK road Half Marathon and in 2015, 18 of the 50 fastest times run by UK male

athletes were run at the Reading Half Marathon*.

Judith Manson, Race Director, comments: “Because of great feedback from the 2015 event, the route will

remain the same. It’s flat, it’s fast, and it’s the perfect platform for seasoned athletes and newcomers to the

running community alike. The final straight takes you into the magnificent Madejski Stadium where you'll

experience a rapturous reception from hundreds of supporters in the stands. It’s definitely a date to add to

your diary!”

Pre-January entry prices:

Half Marathon: £34 (UKA affiliated club runners) / £38 for all other runners.

All races include a fantastic medal and finisher bag.

To keep up with the latest race developments and to secure your place please visit

www.readinghalfmarathon.com

~ENDS~

PRESS ENQUIRIESCatherine RussPromote PR01628 507 662catherine.russ@promotepr.com

Editor’s notes:

* Results provided by powerof10.org

Vitality Reading Half Marathon, 22 March 2015:

In 2015, 68 athletes completed the race in under 71 minutes.

Male 2015 winner: Amos Kiplagat

Female 2015 winner: Lily Partridge

Race organiser, Sweatshop:

The UK’s largest specialist running retailer with shops nationwide. Sweatshop was founded by Olympic

Champion Chris Brasher in 1971, with the aim to give every runner, from absolute beginner to international

athlete, access to the very best equipment, supported by free gait analysis, sports bra fitting service and much

more. Sweatshop’s first responsibility is to the runner and their mission is to help you Be The Best You Can

Be. Sweatshop has been voted the ‘Best Retailer’ by readers of Runner’s World for eight years in succession

including 2014. On top of this the store has been recognised in the 2014 Running Awards as the Best eTailer

and Best Large Retailer.

Sweatshop staff are committed to providing outstanding customer service and to support this Sweatshop

provides an extensive professional development training programme for all their staff including biomechanics,

customer service, breast health and sports bra fitting.`

For more information visit www.sweatshop.co.uk

Sweatshop staff are committed to providing outstanding customer service and to support this Sweatshop

provides an extensive professional development training programme for all their staff including biomechanics,

customer service, breast health and sports bra fitting. The Sweatshop Running Community is free to join and

the free weekly runs open to all ages and abilities see people rewarded for running regularly.

www.sweatshop.co.uk

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