The event promises to be the premier Spring Half Marathon in the London area and will once again be held on closed roads. For 2016 we will once again be using pacers to help you get your target time - pacers will be running at 1:20, 1:30, 1:40, 1:50, 2hr, 2:15 and 2:30 pace.

Starting on the test track at the super-modern Mercedes-Benz World in Weybridge, Surrey, the first two miles are all on the really smooth track surface before going out and through Weybridge, along the Thames by Walton Bridge and back to the Mercedes track for the last two miles and the finish on the historic Brooklands Straight.

Mercedes-Benz World is an exciting venue, close to South West London and on the M3/A30 main road links making it easy to get to from central London and from the M25. The futuristic venue gives us space for a 'Marathon Village' with sports retail and catering outlets and a 'charity village' along the home straight for the charity groups entering the event.

All runners will receive a quality technical event T-shirt and bespoke finishers medal.

Right next door is the Brooklands Motor and Air Museum making for a super day out.

Road closures on the public highway end at 11:30am. Runners on public roads after 11:30am will be asked to run on the pavement until they reach the Mercedes-Benz World circuit and can then finish in traffic free conditions.

CORPORATE CHALLENGE - NEW FOR 2016

Enter a team of four runners - male, female or mixed - from your business and take part in the Corporate Challenge. The winning business team will receive a trophy and other Mercedes-Benz merchandise prizes.

CONCORD 3KM DASH - NEW FOR 2016

An opportunity for the younger runners and those adults not yet ready to tackle 13.1 miles to enjoy a bit of the action on race day. The 3km run is entirely within the Mercedes-Benz World Circuit and finishes in front of the main building. Medals to all finishers and prizes to first 3 male and females. Please note that there are no t-shirts included in this option.

ENTRY PRICES

Earlybird entry (up to August 31st): £24 for affiliated club runners, £26 for unattached

Standard entry (September 1st to December 31st): £28 for affiliated club runners, £30 for unattached

Late entry (January 1st to February 7th): £35 for affiliated club runners, £37 for unattached

Corporate Challenge: £100 per team of four - must register under a business name

Start time: 9am

NO ENTRY ON THE DAY

Prizes/Medals: High quality technical T-shirt and bespoke medal to all finishers, goody bags. Prizes to first five male and female overall plus first Masters male and female: 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65 and 70+.

Facilities: free parking, baggage store, toilets and refreshments available on site.

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