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Mayflower 400 Harwich Half Marathon
11th April 2021
10:30
163 days to the event
Harwich Half 2020 race postponement notice
History Returns
Harwich Half Marathon, in Essex England, started in 1982 and continued until 1991. The early 80's running boom attracted over a thousand runners to the Harwich Half Marathon. Some of those who were enticed to try running back then, are the founders of Harwich Runners and are still involved in the club today.
As part of the Mayflower celebrations, the Harwich Half Marathon will return on Sunday 11th April 2021. The race will be run on closed roads using elements of the original route and taking in the beautiful landmarks around Harwich.
Alongside the race there will be various entertainment providing a festival atmosphere combining a professionally organised race alongside community and fund raising opportunities. Profits from the event will be put back in to the local community via the Harwich Runners and the Rotary Club of Harwich and Dovercourt.
The return of the Harwich Half Marathon race marks the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. The official Mayflower 400 commemorations are an exciting year-long programme of ambitious cultural and artistic events.
Route
The Mayflower 400 Harwich Half Marathon is a fast 2 lap route around historic Harwich. The race will be run on closed roads, is fully marshalled and will offer multiple water stations on the measured and certified route.
You will take in some of the spectacular views of Dovercourt, Harwich and Old Harwich as you are cheered on by spectators lining the route and being entertained by local community groups.
Entry fees and prizes
We are pleased to announce that the following prize money and trophies will be presented -
Race prizes regardless of age category and based on finish position:
- 1st Male & 1st Female - £300
- 2nd Male & 2nd Female - £200
- 3rd Male & 3rd Female - £100
Trophy prize categories:
- Male - Open, M40, M50, M60, M70
- Female - Open, F35, F45, F55, F65
Cost of entry is £20.20 for affiliated runners (Additional £2 entry fee for unaffiliated runners). Price includes chip timed race results, finishing prizes, medal, t-shirt and race goodies. Enter now as we expect to sell out.
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FAQ
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IS THERE A RACE TIME LIMIT?
There is no time limit for finishing but the roads will be reopened after a set period of time but still remain marshalled throughout.
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WHERE DOES THE RACE START AND FINISH?
The race starts adjacent to the Old Harwich Lighthouse at the bottom of Beach Road. The finish is along the promenade.
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IS THERE PARKING?
Yes. Parking will primarily be on the Low Road green near to the Dovercourt Swimming Pool. Spectator car parking will also be provided at the Harwich Green in Old Harwich.
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WHERE CAN SPECTATORS WATCH ME RUN?
Spectators are welcome all over the route but there are some great places to spectate from such as Old Harwich, the promenade and Cliff Park where there will be entertainment provided as well.
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CAN I WEAR HEADPHONES?
No "in ear" equipment, as race organisers, we take the associated duty of care to all runners very seriously and we simply can not have people wearing headphones and unable to hear instructions from marshals, the Police and fellow runners. Bone conducting headphones (e.g. AfterShokz) are allowed though in line with UKA rules.
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WILL YOU ACCEPT WHEELCHAIR ENTRANTS?
Yes - Wheelchair entries are welcomed and will be given a short head start to ensure a clear run.
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DO YOU ALLOW REFUNDS OR DEFERRALS?
No - Refunds and deferrals will not be allowed but there is the opportunity to transfer your place using an online process that is available on the entry confirmation email.
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IS THE RACE RUN UNDER UKA AND WILL MY RESULT APPEAR ON POWER OF 10?
Yes - The course will be measured and the UKA race permit will be obtained prior to the race and so you result will appear on Power of 10.
The Mayflower
The return of the Harwich Half Marathon will coincide with the 400th anniversary of a historic sea voyage. The Mayflower was a Harwich-based ship which took the first pilgrims to America in 1620.
- Constructed in approximately 1590, there are no records of where the ship was built but it is believed to have been Harwich or another East Anglian port
- After construction, she was based in Harwich until 1610, along with her master Christopher Jones
- The Mayflower left Plymouth in Devon on 6 September 1620
- The Atlantic crossing took 66 days, carrying 102 passengers
- The ship dropped anchor off Cape Cod on 11 November 1620 before establishing the colony of New Plymouth in the modern-day US state of Massachusetts
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