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ROBIN HOOD MARATHON EVENTS

From Left to Right: Half Marathon medalists: Alastair Watson (3rd), Chris Thompson (1st), Richard Horton (2nd)

It’s only been a few weeks since the Ikano Bank Robin Hood Marathon events but already thoughts are turning to next year's competition.

The 2018 event, which will be the 38th year it’s been running, is due to be held on Sunday 30th September, where early bird discount entries for the Half and Mini Marathon are now open for a limited time only.

More than 12,000 runners took to the streets of Nottingham on Sunday 24th September 2017, which saw British athlete Chris Thompson crowned winner of the Men’s Half Marathon, who also claimed the prestigious British Athletics championship title, recording a time of 1:04:58.

Post-race, Chris Thompson said. “I felt relieved crossing the finish line, I wanted to run exactly how I ran. I got to 10 miles and felt comfortable, then I got confused with the pace I was running and with a mile to go I needed to run a 4.49 mile and I thought, ‘I haven't come all this way not to get the time I wanted’. I managed to run in 64 (minutes) 58 (seconds), sneaking under my target which was great. It was a tough course. I'm really pleased to have run like that, I felt strong.”

Emily Waugh won the Women’s Half Marathon with a fantastic race time of 1:18:01. She said: “It was amazing to cross the finish line in 1st place. It's my first ever time doing the British Championships and I only did my first half marathon this year. I never expected to be in the top 3 let alone win it!

“The crowd were amazing through the whole course. Even the people running the marathon were so supportive, such a great atmosphere. To become a British champion means everything.”

Judith Manson, Race Director, said: “I would like to thank the city and the people of Nottingham, who have hosted such a fantastic event and raised thousands of pounds for charity. I’d like to congratulate all of our winners but more importantly all of the volunteers, who contributed massively to such an exhilarating day!

“We would also like to thank all of our event partners and sponsors, who without them such an event would not be possible. We wish to see everybody back next year, where we believe the event will continue to go from strength to strength.”

To mark the opening of entries, there is a special early bird price available until Midnight 31st October, of just £29.95 entry for the half marathon and £10.50 for the mini marathon.

To sign up visit www.robinhoodhalfmarathon.co.uk.

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Emily Waugh, Women’s Half Marathon winner

NOTE TO EDITOR:

Event sponsor Ikano Bank is a Swedish consumer finance bank with its UK headquarters based in Nottingham. It's consumer promise is to do business 'On fair terms' acting for a sustainable future and taking responsibility for the economic, social and environmental aspects relating to its business.

The Robin Hood Half Marathon events is organised by Sweatshop, one of the UK’s largest specialist running retailer with shops nationwide. Sweatshop was founded by Olympic Champion Chris Brasher in 1971, with the aim to give every runner, from absolute beginner to international athlete, access to the very best equipment, supported by free gait analysis, sports bra fitting service and much more.

Sweatshop’s first responsibility is to the runner and their mission is to help you Be The Best You Can Be. Sweatshop staff are committed to providing outstanding customer service and to support this Sweatshop provides an extensive professional development training programme for all their staff including biomechanics, customer service, breast health and sports bra fitting.

For more information visit www.sweatshop.co.uk.


For more information and Hi-Res race photography please contact Will Moore from KBA PR on 0207 734 9995 or email