Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon - 17th September 2023 | Run For All

Event information

Following a successful first event, the Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon is back again!

The race will start and finish at Portman Road Stadium - home to Ipswich Town FC.

You will see runners heading down Duke Street, through Ipswich Waterfront and then along Cliff Lane. Continuing around the River Orwell, you will head to Wherstead Road, back along Grafton Way before reaching the big finish at the stadium.

We are so excited to bring Run For All to the county of Suffolk, and we already can’t wait to see thousands of you reach your goals while raising huge amounts of cash for such deserving charities within the local community and beyond.

See it as a new challenge, sign up for fun or run in a group, regardless of your goal or reason the crowds will be out in full force to cheer you on and the atmosphere will be terrific as the town of Ipswich comes alive for the day.

So if you’re looking for a new challenge in the town of Ipswich, what’s stopping you?

Entry

Online entries for the Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon are now open.

Entrants must be 17 years or over on event day.

What's Included?

Chip timing
Finisher's goody bag
An option to pre-order a finisher t-shirt
Exclusive medal
Memories of a brilliant day!

Start/Finish

Passing through the finish, you'll collect water to replenish and rehydrate, and your finisher's goody bag with a medal and t-shirt to showcase your achievement.

The event hub will be buzzing with lots of post-race facilities, including the Event Village where you can learn all about the vital work done by the event's partner charities.

The area's variety of bars, cafes and restaurants make it a great place to celebrate your achievement with family and friends.

Route Map

View route map

(subject to change)

Elevation Map

Headphones on event day

Headphones on event day

Shokz – Official Sports Headphones Partner of England Athletics & Run For All

Shokz is the world’s leading manufacturer of open-ear headphones, technology that enables you to listen to music whilst staying connected to your surroundings. Shokz sports headphones are the only headphones that are approved for use in all road races under the UK Athletics Rules of Competition.

Safety is a top priority

The partnership between Shokz, England Athletics and Run For All recognises that many athletes enjoy listening to music while warming up, training or competing. Whether it is taking part in events, running solo or socially with others, it’s key that their experience is safe and enjoyable.

Music makes running more joyful

Running with music would make your run more joyful. With Shokz open-ear headphones, runners could listen to their favourite playlist or broadcast on the run while maintaining sociability.

15% discount offer

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

Race number information

Race number delivery

Your race number will posted to the address that you entered when you registered for the event. Race numbers will start to be posted to your registered address from around 7–10 days prior to the event.

If you register on event week, then you will need to collect your race number from our race office on event weekend.

The specific dates when you will receive your race number will be added in due course.

Address changes

If you have changed address since registration, it is your responsibility to inform us. However, we will also be sending out an email around eight weeks before the event to ask if you have changed address recently.

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.

Using your race number bib

Timing chip

Your timing chip is affixed to your race number, do not attempt to remove or fold the chip. Do not pierce the chip with safety pins.
Bib number

Wear your chipped bib number on your chest on the outer layer of clothing e.g. if a running jacket is worn, wear your number on top of this. Do not obscure/ cover your bib number + chip with a bum bag/ running belt.
Arm position

We encourage runners not to position their arms to start/stop a personal timing device on or right in front of the bib whilst running over the timing mats themselves as this impedes the signal. Arms can be positioned slightly away from the body, or the devices can be started/stopped when the runner isn’t on the actual mat.
Keep your number safe

Race numbers are not interchangeable and entries cannot be assigned, transferred, sold or gifted to any third party. Do not under any circumstances allow anybody else to run with your race number. Amongst other issues, this can create major problems for the medical team should they need to treat unknown runners.
Your memento

Your bib & timing chip does not need to be collected in after the event and is yours to keep a memento of your race day!

Can't run anymore?

Race numbers cannot be interchangeable and entries cannot be assigned, transferred, sold or gifted to any third party. Do not under any circumstances allow anybody else to run with your race number. 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

Getting there

Like with all Run For All events, we would encourage all entrants to consider utilising public transport links, walking, cycling or exploring car-sharing when planning your travel. We hope the following links assist in your event day planning.

Plan your route

Arriving by Bike

Please click here to see the locations of a number of bike racks around the town. The closest bike rack is on Buttermarket which is 1 mile away from the start line

Arriving by train

The Ipswich train station is located on Burrell Rd, Ipswich IP2 8AL. It is approximately 5 to 10 min walking distance to the start line.

Travelling by car

If travelling from the North/Midlands:

Take the A14 and then the B1067.

If travelling from the South/London:

Take the A12.

Car parks nearby

There are several car parks located nearby. These are

NCP Ipswich Portman Road, IP1 2BP – 65 spaces, inaccessible from 08:00 to 13:00
Portmand Road Car Park, IP1 2BS – 550 Spaces, inaccessible from 08:00 to 13:00
West End Road Car Park, IP1 2DZ – 385 Spaces, only accessible from West End from 08:00 to 13:00
Buttermarket Car Park, IP1 1SL – 370 Spaces, inaccessible between 08:00 and 10:00
Ipswich Station NCP, IP2 8AL – 494 Spaces, access/egress via B1075 during road closures

There are plenty of other car parks around the town centre so please click here to view them via the Ipswich Borough Council website.

Please ensure your parking plans take account of road closures and access information.

Road Closure Information

Interactive Road Closure Map

Additional Information

Road Closure Poster

Fundraising

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.

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