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final race information
SUNDAY 17 OCTOBER 2021 - RACE START 09:30
2021-41911 21/150
PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARRIVE AT THE EVENT NO LATER THAN 08:30
IF USING PARK & RIDE, THE 6 SITES WILL BE OPEN FROM 07:00
Thank you to our sponsors &
charity partners
C O U N C I L PA RT N E R S
I’m delighted that despite the delay due to It’s fantastic to welcome the TTP Half through the open spaces of which we’re
Covid, the Cambridge Half Marathon will Marathon back to the streets and parks so proud as a city - and which our Streets
now go ahead this year as it is a fantastic of Cambridge. Over the past eighteen and Open Spaces team maintain so
way to keep fit and raise money for months, so many charities have seen beautifully, supported by some wonderful
important causes. their fundraising dwindle. This is a perfect volunteers.
chance to support some really important
This year’s half marathon will form part causes, whether it’s raising funds for a Alex Collis,
of a special weekend of running with the big national charity or a smaller, local City Councillor (King’s Hedges) and
Town and Gown 10k, and I wish everyone organisation. Every single person running Executive Councillor for Open Spaces,
taking part all the best. on October 17 will be making a huge Sustainable Food and Community
difference in their community. Wellbeing
Cllr Richard Howitt,
Chair of Cambridgeshire County Council’s And what a route it is, past some of
Adults and Health Committee Cambridge’s most iconic sights and
H E A D L I N E PA RT N E R H E A D L I N E C H A R I T Y PA RT N E R
N AT I O N A L C H A R I T Y PA RT N E R S LO C A L C H A R I T Y PA RT N E R S
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friendship, courage Private & Public Sector
and hope
Delta-Simons is proud to be the Sustainability Partner
for the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon 2021
photo credit: Andy Hollingworth
Geo-Environmental • Environmental Planning • Environmental Transaction Support
Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) • Environmental, Social & Governance Specialists
deltasimons.com
Registered Charity No. 205395 and info@deltasimons.com
www.musculardystrophyuk.org We are proud to be National Charity Partners of the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon Registered Scottish Charity No. SC039445
IN 2020/21...
We are Cambridgeshire, We provided more than 21,000
hours of one-to-one support
Peterborough and South Lincolnshire and 500 hours of workshops
(CPSL) Mind. As your local mental and peer support
health charity, we're passionate
about positive wellbeing and
A huge thank youto providing support to people who We provided 1750 hours of
all our TTP Cambridge Half experience mental health challenges training and workshops
Marathon runners.
attended by more than 2000
Young people’s mental health has never been
more important.
participants
You’re helping us give young people the tools
they need to look after their mental wellbeing. Find out more about what we do and
We provide training and resources to schools support our cause at: There were 2318 visits to our
crisis Sanctuaries which
We’re talking and families, colleges and universities and
the workplace. successfully de-escalated our
mental health. charliewaller.org
www.cpslmind.org.uk visitors’ crises on 94% of
occasions
Charity No. 1109984
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Our legal and
financial experts are
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access to the best
rehabilitation, medical
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help you regain the
independence you’ve
lost as a result of an
injury or illness. Emma
Our client
We’re here, so you
can protect what
matters most.
Team Macmillan
TTP Cambridge Half Marathon 2021
Join the team for your
next run and change the
lives of those affected by
cancer! Visit
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findarun
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Providing mental health and wellbeing support through
clinical psychologists to children with brain tumours and
their families.
University of Cambridge Sport
Proud to partner the
TTP Cambridge Half Marathon
Our facilities are open to the community
Join ! Monthly membership cost £42
e
Onliisnit
and Annual £420 including:
Gym, S&C Room, Badminton Courts,
V k Squash Courts, Fives Courts, Fitness
donate today: www.tomstrust.org.uk/donate c a m .ac.u
. Classes, Athletics Track at Wilberforce Road
sport and Hard Tennis Courts at Fenner’s
Media Partner
BBC RADIO CAMBRIDGESHIRE – WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
Wishing everyone a great run from all of us at BBC Radio Cambridgeshire. We are so proud to be supporting the
Cambridge Half Marathon in 2021 once more. We’ll be highlighting the runners, the charities and the champions
on air, online and on social media. Join us on DAB, BBC Sounds, social media, 96FM & 95.7FM.
Happy running – you’ve got this!
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welcome
Congratulations on securing your place in the 2021 TTP Cambridge Half Marathon! We hope your training has gone well and you’re
excited to run with us on Sunday 17 October. This guide contains everything you need to know about race day, so please take the time
RACE RULES & APPEALS event office closure
to read it thoroughly ahead of the big day. From the event Covid-19 plan, key timings and transport info, right through to what you can The event will be held under the rules of UK Athletics. Under The Event Office will be closed from Wednesday 13 October at
expect out on the route, we’ve got you covered. these rules it is mandatory that all competitors are insured by 16:00. Please do not send emails regarding the event after this
third party civil liability insurance. Members are insured as part of time, as we will be on site and unable to answer. Please use our
The 2021 TTP Cambridge Half Marathon sees a slightly altered route from the 2020 edition, though you will still start and finish on their affiliation package, and all other competitors will be required social media channels and we’ll do our best to respond.
Victoria Avenue, with Midsummer Common as the main event site. The updated route will still take you through King’s and Jesus to pay a £2 non-affiliation fee (when entering the event) to ensure
Colleges, as well as the beautiful route out to Grantchester and Trumpington. Please note this information is subject to change on the that they have the relevant civil liability insurance. If you require
grounds of safety. Good luck and see you at the start line! further information please visit:
RACE VOLUNTEERS [pLEASE HELP]
This year will also see us join forces with the City’s Town & Gown event organised by Muscular Dystrophy UK to create the first ever www.englandathletics.org/about-us/about-us/contact-us No event like this can run smoothly without the help of many
Cambridge Festival of Running. volunteers. If you have friends or family that will be supporting
you at the event, why not ask them if they would be willing to give
WITHDRAWALS & transfers up a couple of hours to help marshal? All marshals will receive
ENTRY System Providers PACK COLLECTION AND PRE-RACE EXPO The date for transfers and withdrawals has now passed and
an exclusive half marathon lightweight jacket and memento,
plus food and drink. If you would like further information about
All successful entrants will have received an email direct from our Please note to collect your pack you must bring photo ID we are now unable to process any withdrawals or transfers. For becoming a race marshal please visit the Volunteers section of
entry providers, Active. This is your confirmation of entry. If you are (photocopies are fine) and your Active Entry Confirmation. It is further information please read our Terms and Conditions, which the event website at cambridgehalfmarathon.com/volunteer or
unsure of anything please get in touch via info@osbevents.com. possible to collect packs for others, but you must have written/ can be found on the event website. email volunteers@osbevents.com.
signed consent and their ID.
You can sign up to volunteer at the TTP Cambridge Half
RACE PACKS In 2021 those who selected to collect your race pack will have
two options to choose from: age restrictions Marathon using our online Volunteer Management Portal on
Rosterfy by clicking here – where you will be able to select your
Race Packs will be sent out in batches with the final batch being In line with UKA rules, to be eligible to take part in this race, roles at the event.
sent on the 8 October, except for overseas addresses (see below) competitors must be at least 17 years old on or before the event
and those who selected to collect their race packs.
date location time
date. In addition, anyone under 18 years old must have parental
Friday, Race Expo Midsummer permission to take part in the event.
Enclosed within your race pack you should find: 12:00 - 18:00
15 October Common
• Race Number with Timing Chip attached Saturday, Race Expo Midsummer
12:00 - 16:00
• Bag Storage Tag 16 October Common
• Park & Ride Token (if purchased at entry)
If you haven’t received your race pack by the 13 October please Saturday 16 October will be a great opportunity to support those
visit the Enquiries marquee on either Friday 15 or Saturday 16 running the Town & Gown events, meet our Race Partners and
October between times shown for pack pick up collection. get a feel for the event site, it is open to everyone.
Overseas entrants will need to collect their race pack, at the
times stated in the Pack Collection section or on the morning of
the event between 07:30 - 08:30.
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on the morning of
the race
ACCOMMODATION AND ATTRACTIONS We have 4 ways we would like competitors to travel to the event: The Milton site is located just off the A10 to the south of Butt
Lane, near Milton. Milton is ideally situated if you are coming
Event site COVID 19 - UPDATE
VISIT CAMBRIDGE PARKING from the North/A10/A14, (CB24 6DQ). The Covid-19 Event plan for the 2021 TTP Cambridge Half
Visit Cambridge will be able to handle all your enquiries on what All pre-purchased parking at Grafton West Car Park is now sold Marathon has been developed in conjunction with Public Health
to do and where to stay when visiting Cambridge. out, you cannot access this car park without a pre-purchased The Trumpington site is situated to the south of Cambridge on England, please see the plan and what is expected of everyone
ticket. Those people that have purchased a space, will receive the Hauxton Road. Access to the site is either via a dedicated attending the event by looking at the Event Covid Plan.
an e-ticket and full arrival information to the email you provided access lane from junction 11 on the M11, or a traffic signal
when registering. Please make sure that we have your correct controlled junction on Hauxton Road (CB2 9FT).
email address.
The Newmarket Road site is situated to the east of Cambridge
FACILITIES AT MIDSUMMER COMMON
WALK and is accessible from Junction 35 on the A14, head towards • Enquiries Area • Medical
www.visitcambridge.org
If you are local please walk to the event, as this will greatly assist Cambridge on the A1303. At the first roundabout take the • Bag Storage Area • Toilets
E. info@visitcambridge.org
the flow of traffic around the city. second exit signposted Airport, the Park & Ride site is on the • Bike Storage Area • Coffee Vendors
right (CB5 8AA).
CYCLE Please note no food vendors will be on site this year, just a
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BRING WITH YOU We will have a secure, free bike park for competitors, this will The Madingley Road site is situated to the west of Cambridge great selection of coffee and cake.
close at 15:00. and is accessible from the A14 via Huntingdon Road/A1303, turn
• Race Number with Timing Chip attached
right onto Eddington Avenue and then right onto Madingley Road
• 4 safety pins or a number band to ensure your race number is
visible at all times
PARK & RIDE COVID 19 - UPDATE
Please arrive early all sites will open at 07:00 - do not leave it until
and follow the sign posts (CB3 0EU).
ENQUIRIES AREA, SECURE BAG STORAGE
• Park & Ride token - if using this service
• Bag Tag - if using this service
the last minute as we cannot delay the start if competitors are late. The St Ives site is situated north west of Cambridge and is & BIKE STORAGE
Face Coverings on the event Park and Ride Buses are Mandatory. accessible from junction 26 on the A14, head towards St Ives
• Appropriate clothing to stay warm/dry pre & post race There will be enquiries, secure bag storage and bike storage
on London Road, taking the 2nd exit at the island onto Harrison
areas at the event HQ on Midsummer Common. It is essential
Anyone who purchased Park & Ride tickets before the 29 September Way, turning right (3rd exit) and the next island with the Park &
that you attach your bag tag before you put your bag into
will receive these in their race pack. Purchases through the Ride accessed via Meadow Lane (PE27 4LG).
GETTING TO THE EVENT Cambridge Half Marathon Shop after 29 September and before
storage. Bags will only be returned when competitors present
their race number post event. Likewise your bike frame label
the pre purchase end date of Tuesday 5 October will be sent out The Longstanton site is situated north west of Cambridge and
The main HQ for the event will be Midsummer Common, Victoria must be attached to your bike before you check it in, these will be
separately and will be posted by Friday 8 October. After the is accessible from junction 29 on the A14 taking the B1050
Avenue (CB4 1EH). This is where the stage, enquiries area, bag issued from the Bike Check In Point. Please remember this is for
5 October you will be required to pay £8.00 on the day of the towards Longstanton. Follow the B1050 round Longstanton,
storage, toilets, first aid and coffee vendors will be located. your safety and our marshals will be strict!
event, if there are spaces available. at the 3 islands take 1st exit at the 1st, right – 2nd exit at the
2nd and 1st exit at the 3rd island, which is where the road now
Please note, there is no parking at the event HQ.
When planning your travel to the event please bear in mind that the becomes Station Road with the Park & Ride site accessed on the
final special event park and ride service buses heading into the venue right on the outskirts of the village (CB24 3DS). welfare
will leave Longstanton and St Ives at approximately 08:00 with the
Please report all welfare issues, including lost/found children to
remaining 4 sites final buses leaving at approximately 08:30. Once the race has finished the buses will return to the Park &
the staff in the enquiries area.
Ride sites from the same locations you were dropped off at
until 15:00.
Participants and supporters wishing to travel back to the Park &
Ride sites after the final 15:00 departure can use their tokens on
the scheduled Park & Ride services.
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on the morning of
the race
MUSIC/I-PODs timing points medical conditions cut off times
The wearing of headphones is not permitted, as set out by the You will be recorded at numerous points along the route, the We request that all competitors write their next of kin and The event has a cut off time of 3hr 30 minutes from your
governing body on the 1 April 2016; “The wearing of headphones, approximate distances are: contact details on the back of their race number using a start time, with the whole event cut off time being 13:45. The
or similar devices, (other than those medically prescribed), is waterproof pen. If you have any type of medical conditions or organisers have the right to stop a competitor at any point if
not permitted in races on any single carriageway road that is not are taking any type of medication please write a large ‘MC’ on they feel they are not going to make the cut off time.
POINT location
wholly closed to the traffic.” the bottom left of your race number (front). Please write your
4.0 Miles King’s College Entrance medical condition fully on the back of your number. This will only
The only exception to this is bone conducting headphones that be used in the event of you being involved in an accident.
8.5 Miles Grantchester
do not go in or cover ears, which will be permitted.
11.8 Miles King’s Parade
www.runbritain.com/news/wearing-of-headphones-in-road-races
13.1 Miles Finish Line
drink stations & litter drops COVID 19 - UPDATE
Due to the latest UK Covid Event Organisers Guidance there will be 2 Water Stations based on the course. Under the current guidance
RACE NUMBERS we have to supply water in sealed bottles, which we will send for recycling after the event. Both water stations will have 330ml sport
cap bottles for you to grab from a table as you run past.
Your Race Number must be worn on your front during the event Toilets
at all times. Please do not forget to bring your own safety pins In order to keep the city tidy we will be implementing set Litter Drops outside of the Water Stations, which will mean there will be 4
There will be a large number of toilets & urinals available in the
or number band. opportunities to drop your bottles into the bins provided at the side of the course.
centre of Midsummer Common. In addition you will pass toilets
at the 2 water stations and 5 litter drop locations along the route,
The Drink Station and Litter Drop locations are outlined below. You will also find on course toilets at all of these locations.
the permanent toilets in Jesus Green, Midsummer Common & on
RACE ANNOUNCEMENTS & WARM UP Chesterton Road will also be available on the morning of the event.
Please do not urinate along the route, you are never far from a
Race Announcements will begin on the stage from 08:30. Any
toilet. It counts as public indecency and could get you disqualified.
drink stations
emergency messages will be made between 08:30 – 08:50, there
Drink Station 1 5.1 Miles Trumpington Street
will be a warm up from 08:55 with competitors invited to the
start line from 09:10 (see beginning of Route section for detailed Drink Station 2 11.4 Miles Trumpington Street
information). medical cover
The safety of our competitors is paramount. Onsite during the event
there will be Immediate Care Medical, a specialist company set litter drops
electronic timing up to supply the highest calibre of comprehensive medical cover
Litter Drop 1 3.5 Miles Queen’s Road - layby after Trinity College Entrance
to sporting events such as this. On the day there will be a team of
To ensure accurate times and results every competitor will have
specialist medical practitioners and support vehicles which can Litter Drop 2 6.5 Miles Barton Road - entrance to layby
an electronic timing chip attached to the back of their number.
transfer directly to hospital should the need arise. If before, during
Please do not remove or damage this. Litter Drop 3 8 Miles Grantchester
or after the event you feel that you require any type of medical care,
please do not hesitate to contact an event marshal.
Litter Drop 4 9.5 Miles Trumpington - Corner of Maris Lane
Litter Drop 5 11.9 Miles Guildhall Street
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OVERVIEW site plan
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18 19the route Please pay particular attention to the ‘start’ section as this
is critical in enabling us to start the event on time. the course
The Course [see map on page 22] RACE START [Multiple Starts from 09:30] With smaller start waves and a couple of tweaks which we believe will make the course faster, this year’s TTP Cambridge Half Marathon
is one not to be missed! The event is on fully closed roads, however please be aware that due to the number of adjoining junctions and
So, this is what you can expect from the course: closed roads, Please make sure you arrive on site at least a minimum of 1 hour the fact the opposite carriageway is often open to live traffic you need to be aware of what is going on around you.
access to two beautiful historic Colleges, eye catching scenery, prior to your advised start time, as shown on the Online Start List.
over 500 event marshals, 2 water stations, UKA Certified Mile Get there in plenty of time and get yourself prepped. Please bear Here are a few safety areas we need you to be aware of (all distances are approximate):
markers and music hot spots lining the route. in mind the last Park & Ride buses will depart Longstanton and St
Ives at approximately 08:00 with the final buses leaving the other 4
Before race day, view the interactive map here. event park and ride sites leaving at approximately 08:30. 0.7 MILES 5.4 MILES
You will be filtered from Newmarket Road into the bus lane on You will reach two small roundabouts taking you out of the city.
To view details of the traffic management that will be in place for You will be allocated a coloured race bib with a letter prefixing Elizabeth Way, please be aware that the field may ‘bunch’ at this You will turn right onto The Fen Causeway as returning runners are
the event please view the traffic information document here. your number. Both your colour and letter are based on your point, where the course goes from 10 metres down to 6 metres heading straight across over the islands.
predicted finish time. You will be called through one of the two in width. Please be careful and keep the cones on your right
Start Gates at the appropriate times based on your race number hand side, traffic will be flowing in the same direction as you on 8 - 9.5 MILES
ROUTE ACCESSIBILITY colour / letter. Elizabeth Way. Is a fantastic part of the course; however, it is also the most
residential. Despite the road being closed in both directions, please
The course is fully accessible for wheelchair use. However, Please bear in mind that there are limited colour prints so each 2.3 MILES be aware that there may be a number of parked cars on the road
please be aware there are a number of tight turns and some colour features on multiple occasions but the letter is unique to After reaching Mitcham’s Corner at 2 miles you will head east- and we cannot legislate for members of the public exiting their
cobbles through the City Centre. your start wave. bound where you will make a u-turn at 2.3 miles, please be careful properties during the race.
on the turn. There are also a large amount of residential properties
Each Wave will get called into the next available gate between in the area, some of whom were not part of the event in 2020. 9.6 - 11.3 MILES
pacers 09:15 and 10:15. For your approximate Start Time please see the
Start List which is available on the event web page. 3.6 MILES
As you rejoin Trumpington Road to head back into the City, please
take extra care as vehicles will be travelling on the opposite side of
If you are looking to secure a set time for your half marathon why You will turn left onto Garret Hostel Bridge. Although closed please the road in an unfamiliar contraflow system.
not run with one of our pacers. They will have clearly identifiable beware of cyclists approaching from the opposite direction. The
running kit on and a timing backpack with flag. We have pacers bridge leads into a narrow section of the course, where you will
running at 1hr 30mins, 1hr 45mins, 2hr, 2hr 15mins, 2hr 30mins wind your way along Trinity Lane onto St John’s Street.
and 2hr 45mins based on Chip Time.
4.0 - 4.4 MILES
Without question the most technical section of the course but also
one of, if not the, most beautiful. There are 6 tight turns as you run
through King’s College, so take care and remember to appreciate
your breath-taking surroundings.
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