Event information
The Ramathon is the oldest and biggest event of its kind in Derbyshire. It was organised by Run For All for the first time in 2018.
This race has proved to be an extremely popular addition to Run For All’s events calendar, attracting thousands of runners and raising loads of cash for good causes.
The event will be bigger and better than ever. The exciting new route starts and finishes in Iron Gate close to Derby Cathedral and takes in Pride Park Stadium, Alvaston Park and the stunning scenery of Elvaston Castle Country Park.
The course is fast and flat. A fantastically vibrant atmosphere on the day is guaranteed.
As well as being the pride of the city, runners crossing the finish line can look forward to some great rewards including a bespoke t-shirt, medal and goody bag containing well-earned post-race treats.
Derby Half Marathon Championships Eligibility
Qualification to compete in any County Championship competition and/or County representation the individual athlete MUST be either:
1. Born in the county to include county of actual birth or, the usual domicile of the mother at the time of birth. Once a decision on this qualification is made it cannot be changed
2. By nine (9) months continuous residence in that county prior to the competition
3. By service in H. M. Forces stationed in the county for 9 months prior to the date of competition; and not competed in another County’s Championship or represented another County in an Inter-County Competition in that Competition Year.
Entry
Online entries for the 2023 Ramathon are open. Please click here to enter.
Entrants must be 17 years or over on event day.
What's Included?
- Chip timing
- Finisher's goody bag
- Quality tech T-shirt
- Exclusive medal
- Memories of a brilliant day!
Event timings
| 07.15 | Race office & assembly areas open |
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| 07.15 | Baggage store opens |
| 08.55 | Ramathon warm-up |
| 09.13 | Wheelchair race starts |
| 09.15 | Ramathon Race starts |
| 09.30 | RAM 5 Mile starts |
Meet our Pacers
Our team of pacers on the day will be pacing at 5-minute intervals between 1hr 30mins and 2hrs 15mins.
Start/Finish
The race begins in Iron Gate and takes runners through the city centre via the historic Market Place.
Then it’s out on London Road and Shardlow Road, on to beautiful Elvaston Castle Country Park, through Elvaston Park and past Derby County’s Pride Park stadium. Then it’s back to the city centre for the big finish.
Route Map
View route map
(subject to change)
Elevation Map
Facilities
Race Office
Will be located in the event village and open from 7.15am on Sunday. Please note that you don’t have to register on the day.
Event Village
Playing host to our partner charities, Race Office, baggage tents our event village is located on Market Place.
Drink stations
Bottled water is available on course and at the finish. Please see the route map for locations. Competitors are advised to ensure that they consider the effects of dehydration and drink plenty of fluids to compensate.
Baggage Store
Please leave time to drop your baggage at the baggage store which will open in the Market Place event village at 7.15am. You will be able to retrieve your baggage from the same store after your run.
Goody bags
A selection of goodies awaits each finisher. There’ll be plenty of tasty treats and an event t-shirt you can wear with pride to remind yourself of your achievement.
Friends & family meeting point
Make the most of our meeting points, located in Market Place, so your friends and family can meet you after the race with ease.
Toilets
Toilets can be found in the event village in Market Place.
Headphones
SHOKZ – approved headphones for RUN FOR ALL events
Using bone conduction technology award winning SHOKZ (formerly AfterShokz) deliver stereophonic sound through your cheekbones to your inner ear.
This means you can enjoy your music and still hear everything around you including traffic, emergency vehicles and other warning noises as well as race instructions from marshals and fellow competitors -potentially preventing accidents caused by traditional headphones and earbuds that block out these sounds.
Bone-conduction is exclusively approved for use by UK Athletics. Official Headphone Partners of England, Scottish, Welsh Athletics and Athletics Northern Ireland.
15% discount offer.
There is a 15% discount offer for all Run for All entrants. For further information on how you receive this discount, please contact our admin team via our contact us 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.
Further details will be shared nearer to the event.
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Road closure information
Interactive Road Closure Map
Please see the below documents for the following:
- A digital version of road closure timings that you are able to print out.
- A diversion map.
Additional Road Closure Information
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors
Ramathon is brought to you with the support of the following sponsors and partners
FAQs
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