Basepoint Chepstow Announced as Sponsor for 2015 Severn Bridge Half Marathon
Basepoint Chepstow are delighted to announce that we will once again be sponsoring The Severn Bridge Half Marathon, which this year takes place on Sunday 30th August at 9:00am.
The Severn Bridge Half Marathon returns after a very successful and highly acclaimed inaugural year in 2014. The event starts on the Western (Chepstow) end of the Severn Bridge, and after the crossing takes the B4661 towards Thornbury (which will also be closed to traffic). Then follows a 5 mile loop along scenic and pleasantly undulating country lanes (with one hill) from Elberton, through Littleton upon Severn and Kington, before arriving back on the B4661 to return to the bridge. The route will suit both first timers and experienced club runners - it provides something a bit different from your average 'run-of-the-mill' city half marathon: stunning views, sea air, scenic country lanes and villages and the opportunity to participate in a unique running event on a closed motorway and across the iconic Severn Bridge. Full course details can be found at http://www.severnbridgehalfmarathon.com/
Trophies and prizes will be awarded to:
- Men and Ladies overall (cash prizes): 1st (£150), 2nd (£100), 3rd (£75), 4th (£50) and 5th (£25). 1st - 3rd receive specially commissioned bespoke trophies.
- 1st place Veterans in each 5 year age category and 2nd place in MV40, MV45, FV35, FV40: F35-65, M40-70. Memento glass engraved trophies for all.
- Men’s Team (4 club members to count) - Refreshments and engraved glass memento trophies
- Ladies Team (3 club members to count) - Refreshments and engraved glass memento trophies
- 1st Corporate Team - Refreshments and engraved glass memento trophies
We’re already looking forward to this fantastic summer event!