Event information
The Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon is back for another year. Join us at one of the major running events in Suffolk, as thousands of participants of all ages and abilities will flock to the city of Ipswich for this fantastic event.
The race will start and finish at Portman Road Stadium, home to Ipswich Town FC. Then, runners will go around Holywells Park and along Ipswich Waterfront. Continuing along the River Orwell, you will head past the Strand and back along Grafton Way towards the stadium for the finish.
Why run this event?
The Ipswich Half Marathon is a great challenge for all, whether you're setting a new PB, fundraising for a cause close to your heart, or simply want to try something new. We guarantee a terrific atmosphere, as the town of Ipswich comes alive for the day to support all our runners.
Why run this event?
The Ipswich Half Marathon is a great challenge for all, whether you're setting a new PB, fundraising for a cause close to your heart, or simply want to try something new. We guarantee a terrific atmosphere, as the town of Ipswich comes alive for the day to support all our runners.
What's included?
Finisher medal
Chip timings
Goody bag
Optional finishers t-shirt
Entrants must be aged 17 years or older on the day of the race.
Run For All encourages people of all abilities to take part in the Ipswich Half Marathon. Please get in touch if you require any further assistance on the day of the race, or have any specific requirements.
Route maps
Static Route Map
Elevation Map
Interactive Route Map
Inspiring Stories
Our Runners Stories
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Race Number Information
The deadline for postal entries is 7th September.
For anyone who has not received their race number in the post for any reason, you will need to collect yours from our Race Office on the morning of the event.
📍 Race Office, Portman Road Stadium
🕐Open from 7.30am on Sunday
For those collecting race numbers from our Race Office, please have your confirmation email at the ready. This way our team can simply scan your QR code and allocate your number.
Have you changed your address since registering?
We are only able to change your address up to 6 weeks before the event takes place. If you are unable to collect your race number from the old address you can come to the Race Office on event weekend to be reallocated a new number.
What if I'm coming from overseas?
Race numbers will not be posted to those participants who provided a postal address located outside of the UK as we can’t guarantee the safe delivery of the race number.
However, if you do have a UK address that your race number can be posted to prior to the event, please contact us at info@runforall.com with details. Alternatively, you will be able to collect your race number from the Race Office on the event weekend. Opening hours of the Race Office will be detailed on our website at www.runforall.com in the week prior to the event.
Important Note
Do not under any circumstances allow anybody else to run with a race number under your name.
Amongst other issues, this can create major problems for the medical team should they need to treat unknown runners. Anyone found to have done this will be disqualified.
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On the day Information
All you need to know
Event Village
The Event Village will be located at Portman Road Stadium.There will be a variety of food and drink choices available for purchase to satisfy and pre and post-run needs. There are also several bars and cafes in the area that will welcome spectators and participants.
Our wonderful partner charities will also be located in the Event Village, so make sure to go say hi!
Baggage
Please make sure you leave enough time before the event to drop off your bag in the designated baggage store.
Your baggage label is on your race number: please rip it off your race number and attach it to your bag when handing it over to our volunteers so your belongings can be safely looked after.
After the race, make your way to the baggage store as soon as possible to reclaim your belongings before you meet up with your loved ones to celebrate.
Toilets
Please only use the toilets allocated for this event. There will be plenty of toilets located around the stadium which you will be able to use pre or post-run race. Run For All operates a zero-tolerance policy, and any runners seen urinating anywhere other than the designated facilities will be disqualified.
Pacers
We will have friendly pacers on the course, sponsored by Arla Protein, who can help you stick to your intended finish time. They'll have flags attached to them with finish times, so you can choose the best pace to suit you.
Fuel & Hydration
We will have water stations fixed throughout the course where you will be able to pick up a 330ml bottle of water. To see the exact locations of the water stations, please refer to the route map.
Please make use of the bins provided post-water stations.
Applied Nutrition energy stations will also be available on course, handing out Applied Nutrition Isotonic Drinks and Applied Nutrition Energy Gels.
Medical
First aid will be available along the course at fixed first aid stations located near the water stations.
There will also be a first aid unit and recovery unit located near the finish line, as well as roaming first aiders around the Event Village.
Clothing
It is important to note that all clothing discarded at the start of the race will be collected and donated. Unfortunately, we are unable to keep any clothing that has been left in the starting area, unless dropped in the baggage store prior to the race.
Photos
Smile! The MarathonPhotos team will be on course throughout the event to snap your picture.
Photographs can be purchased at marathonphotoslive.com.
Results
All results will be available in the results section of the website after the end of the event.
However, keep in mind that it’s not all about times – you should be proud of yourself just for getting out there and getting active!
Massage
Massages will be available throughout the day, courtesy of the expert team at Alpha Physiotherapy, helping you stay fresh, relaxed and race-ready.
Sustainability
Keeping Ipswich green
We are committed to keeping Ipswich green and we understand the importance of doing our bit for the environment. Bins will be provided across the event site and we urge people to use the facilities provided.
It is important that we leave the course the way we found it. Recycling bins will be provided on course at each water station and we ask that you use them. If you want to hand on to your water beyond the provided bins, please pass any litter to your nearest marshal.
Let’s work together to Keep Ipswich green and encourage other runners to do the same.
Give your trainers a new ‘lace of life’ with JogOn
Part ways with unwanted old trainers that you may have previously thrown out. Drop-off stations will be made readily available next to the Race Office, located in the Event Village on event day.
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Recycling & rubbish:
Recycling bins will be provided on course at each water station - we ask that you please use these to help us do our bit for the environment. If you wanted to hold on to your water beyond the provided bins, please pass any litter to your nearest marshal when finished.
Partnerships:
We are in partnership with JogOn to help reduced the environmental impact that large running events can have. By working with JogOn, we help to reduce the waste of running shoes that end up in landfill every year by giving them a new life. Trainers are either reused by giving them to those in need, or shredded and their remains used for other purposes.
Drop off stations will be made readily available throughout the Event Village for you to drop off any old or unwanted trainers so they can be given a new lease of life.
Sustainable travel:
We encourage our participants to travel sustainably where possible by taking public transport or car sharing to reduce traffic emissions.
Travel
Sponsors & Partners
Our Sponsors
The Ipswich half is brought to you with the support of the following sponsors and partners
Our Partner Charities
If you have requested a fundraising pack from one of the event's partner charities, this should be with you soon. If you have not received your fundraising pack at least 4 weeks before the event, please contact the partner charity you have selected directly.
Road Closure Information
Interactive Road Closure Map
Please click on coloured areas for more information.
Additional Information
Headphones on event day
You may choose to wear bone conducting headphones as you make your way around the course.
We ask that volume is kept low to ensure you can hear the marshal's instructions, emergency vehicles and fellow competitors.
Our official headphone partner Shokz use bone conducting technology to ensure you can still hear your surroundings.”
There is a 15% discount offer for all Run For All entrants. To receive this discount entrants must purchase Shokz headphones via Up & Running and use a specific code. To receive this discount code, please contact our admin team via our contact form here
Training
Training Plans
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Training Sessions
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FAQs
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