Bourton Half Marathon

Sunday 29th September 2024 at 9:00AM

Entries to the 2024 Bourton Half is now open via the Race Nation portal. The summary below from our 2023 race should give you some idea what to expect from us.

Summary of 2023 Race

Congratulations to Ben Robinson of Bristol & West AC, the 2023 race winner, who completed the challenging 13.1 mile course in a stunning time of one hour, ten minutes and 59 seconds. Also to Jane Fairbairn of Cheltenham & County Harrier, the winning woman, who finished in a brilliant one hour, 34 minutes and 9 seconds. A full set of results, provided by LuSH Race Timing, are avaible to download for the 2023 Bourton Half + Fun  . Catch our full race report for further details.

We have a selection of photos from the 2023 race for you to download free of charge.

The route took runners through the beautiful centre and river of Bourton on the Water, before climbing up the legendary steeps (the first of two major climbs) and eventually out towards Farmington and Sherborne. As it looped back up the second major climb toward Clapton, the wondrous views continue, with the race eventually taking runners back into Bourton.

Download a copy of the Runner Information document, providing key information about the events.

Online entries were via the Race Nation secure portal.

A map of the route can be viewed here, with photos from the Half Mararthon and Fun Run routes shown below. All finishers received a recycled, bio-degradable seed medal.

Runners will take in the beautiful River Windrush, which flows through the centre of Bourton-on-the-Water.

The Steeps may not look steep in the picture, but it always presents a challenge and is one of two major climbs on the route.

The rolling nature of the course means that runners can take in spectacular open view of the Cotswolds all the way around.

Country lanes galore, this is from Clapton down to Leasows Lane as runners cross the Windrush for a second time.

The race headquarters is at Greystones Farm, part of the vast nature reserve.

Greystones Farm features the Salmonsbury Hillfort, a replica iron age hut.

2023 Fun Run

We also hosted a 1.5 miles fun run, which will took place while the half marathon competitors were running. This two-lap off-road route around Greystones Farm started and finishes in the same place as the half marathon and took in parts of the Wildlife Walk and Timetravel Trail, passing the Salmonsbury Fort twice. The course was fully on Greystones Farm private land, and was marshalled throughout. The fun run was suitable for all ages and abilities, with toddlers and teenagers welcomed alike. We encouraged children under 9 to be accompanied by an adult (no additional cost for adult). Younger children were able to decide only to do a single lap. Feel free to download a copy of the fun run route map.

Online entry to the Fun run was also via the Race Nation secure portal.

cakes | refreshments | chip timing | bag storage | family friendly

We served hot and cold drinks and cake during and after the event, and the friendly Bourton Road Runners were there to make everyone welcome.

The half marathon was part of the Gloucester AAA 2023 Road Racing Series and incorporates the Gloucestershire County Half Marathon championships. 1st prize £100 for each race with cash prizes for first three men, women and team and prizes for veteran category winners.

Archive information and historical results for the original Humph’ Hilly Half is still available for you to review.

Overview

Dowload a copy of our course measurement cerificate.

A full set of results, provided by LuSH Race Timing, are avaible to download for the 2023 Bourton Half + Fun  .

The results for the 2022 race are still available to download.

Archive information and historical results for the original Humph’ Hilly Half is still available for you to review.