New Balance English Half Marathon

The New Balance English Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 4 October 2009, and Warrington is where it all starts for this brand new ambitious event – The People’s Challenge.

As title sponsors, New Balance are working with us throughout the build up so look out for special offers on New Balance Performance range running shoes and kit – we’ll keep you up-to-date with developments in the weeks and months ahead.

As international class event organisers, we plan to deliver an event that Warrington can be proud of. We’ve called it the People’s Challenge because we want everyone involved. We want runners of all abilities – first timers (well it is the first one!), charity runners, club and elite. Take up the challenge!

Race Entries Closed

Entries for the 2009 New Balance English Half Marathon are now closed. Our elite nominated charities still have guaranteed places. If you would like to run please contact a charity of your choice listed on the Run for Charity page of the website. They would be delighted if you would run and help raise money for them.

New Balance 30% Discount Coupon Codes

All entrants to the New Balance English Half Marathon will receive via email or post a notification of their assigned Coupon Code. This code offers the runner a 30% discount and free shipping on a range of New Balance running shoes available through the NB Web Express website at www.nbwebexpress.co.uk.

Your coupon code offers 30% off selected NBx running shoes and free shipping, and is valid until the 4 October 2009. The offer is only valid with your coupon code and is good for one time use only. The offer is valid only on NBwebexpress.co.uk. The discount applies to these NBx men’s and women’s styles only: 1225, 1063, 769, 750, 850. The offer is valid on a maximum of three pairs per customer. The offer cannot be combined with other coupon codes or other offers and is not valid on previous purchases. Returns and exchanges are subject to discount reduction. Free shipping applies to shipping via UPS and DHL only.

During the checkout process on the NB Web Express website, just prior to entering payment details, the user will be prompted for any Promo Codes that they wish to apply to their purchases. Your own personal Coupon Code should be entered in the Promo Code space at this time. Your 30% discount will appear on your shopping cart total when you click the Continue button.

Johnsons Salon Discount Offer

The English Half Marathon has teamed up with Johnsons hairdressing salon to offer readers and entrants of the inaugural Half Marathon a discount on their hairdressing services at the local salons. To take advantage of this offer download the discount coupon from here.

Event Sponsor

New Balance is the title sponsor of the English Half Marathon.

New Balance has a unique approach to running, offering runners shoes in both widths and half sizes, ensuring optimum fit. All New Balance shoes are designed with a range of technologies ensuring runners find the right shoe for their foot type and performance requirements. All of this is done in the UK, where New Balance has been manufacturing since 1982. They also provide an extensive range of apparel, designed to meet specific training and running needs, for both winter and summer climates. For further information visit the website: www.newbalance.co.uk.

The Organisers

The event is organised by Big-Q Events Ltd, a joint venture between GB Event Management Ltd and Interloq Ltd. Together the companies have over 25 years experience managing a wide range of regional, national and international class events.

Official Event Timers

Interloq are Official Winning Time chip timing providers for this event.

Using the latest world class Winning Time technology, Interloq will provide timing services for the half marathon. Each entrant will wear an individual timing chip, which automatically records their finishing time. Look out for details in the race pack. Race results will be available via their website at www.winningtimeuk.com.

Official Race Photographer

Entrants will be able to purchase professional photographs of themselves via our official event photographers my-bib-number. They will have photographers positioned along the scenic stages of the run; try to give them a smile!

The company offer a unique service as you can view, purchase and take home a photograph on the day of the run. Simply enter your bib number into one of their viewing stations at the finish line to view and print your image. Race certificates will also be available, these include the race logo and your time displayed on your photograph. So remember to stop by before leaving and view your images.