Boston (UK) Half Marathon 2019

14th Apr 2019

Boston (UK) Half Marathon 2019 is in the 4th year after establishing a very popular and successful event over the last three years - check our website for our runner comments!

The flattest marathon course in the country, held on the Sunday preceding USA Patriots Day (3rd Monday of April, the day of the famous US Boston marathon).

Cash Prizes: Half Marathon (separate prizes for Men & Women), 

1st : £250, 2nd : £150 and 3rd £100

This year will also feature awards for additional age related categories, details to be added shortly.

Start Time : 9:15am

Starting Point: Boston Market Place PE21 6NN

Number of Places : 2000 (marathon + half marathon + Fun Run).

Boston Marathon Route is measured and certified by AUKCM (Association of UK Course Measurers).

It is a road marathon and completely flat all along the course. Starts at Boston Market place and ends at Boston College. There are 9 drink stations on route, also portable toilet facilities approximately every 2.5 miles. We also offer free physio advice at the finishing point.  New for 2019 All finishers receive a goody bag, Tech T-Shirt and Medal.

Boston Marathon permit Bone Conduction head sets (eg Aftershokz sport headphones).  They must not cover the ears or otherwise occlude external sounds.

Facilities offered for runners: Limited Car parking at the college (first come first served), additional car parks adjacent to the Market Place (Sunday charges apply) , Changing facilities, Bag storage (at Boston College), Bag drop at the Market Place with transfer to the College storage, Shower facilities at the adjacent Sports Centre.

Entry Fees

UK Affiliated Runners : £28 (full), £18 (Half)

All other entrants : £30 (Full), £20 (Half)

Registration Deadline : 01 April 2019

Charity : We have no restrictions; you can choose your own charity. If you do not have one and need guidance, please contact us.

Contact Information Contact : Guy Bull, Race Director & Lincolnshire Schools Athletics secretary

Email : info@bostonmarathon.co.uk

Website : www.bostonmarathon.co.uk

*Please note that we are not wheelchair compliant at the moment*

Race numbers and further info will be sent after registration closing date by post directly from Fullonsport, at least 1 week before the race.

Race packs will not be sent to overseas addresses, but the essential information will be e-mailed and the pack available for pick-up in Boston.

Online Registration closes 1 April, but may continue until 12 April by application to info@bostonmarathon.co.uk , but race packs will need to be collected at Boston; details to follow.