Phillips Law, Basingstoke
Half Marathon & 10k
Dear Runners,
A very warm welcome, and thank you for signing up for this year’s Phillips Law Basingstoke Half Marathon & 10k! We are delighted to have you join us for what promises to be another fantastic event. As always, the race is organised by Destination Basingstoke, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to showcasing and celebrating all that makes Basingstoke & Deane such a wonderful place its incredible people, thriving businesses, and vibrant community groups.
This year marks the 14th edition of the event, and we are especially grateful for the continued enthusiasm and support from everyone involved. From local residents and runners to businesses and media partners, the backing we’ve received is simply overwhelming. A special thank you goes to our headline sponsor, Phillips Law, whose generous support makes this event possible. We also want to acknowledge our other key sponsors Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council, Nomios, TD Synnex, Lavazza Professional, Eli Lilly, Farleigh Wallop Estate, TrustMark, Tomato Energy an Fyffes for their invaluable contributions. And of course, we couldn’t do it without the incredible efforts of our volunteers and charity partners.
To help you prepare, we’ve put together this pack, filled with key information about the race, important dates for your diary, and some exclusive special offers for you to enjoy. We’re thrilled to have local volunteers and community groups joining us, and we’re incredibly grateful for their commitment in making this event a true celebration of Basingstoke’s spirit.
We hope you have an unforgettable experience on race day and leave with many happy memories! Whether you’re running the Half Marathon or the 10k, this is your moment to shine. Don’t forget to capture and share those special moments with us using the hashtags #destinationbasingstoke and #basingstokehalfmarathon we can’t wait to see your photos
Once again, best of luck! We’re excited to welcome you to the start line and look forward to cheering you on every step of the way.
Warm regards,
The Destination Basingstoke Team Elizabeth, Jane, Mark & Debbie www.destinationbasingstoke.co.uk
Key Contacts
Race Director Mike Gratton
Course Director Neil Proctor
Health & Safety Jane Stewart
Race Adjudicator Ken Littlejohns
Race Timing/Results Shoot4Goal
First Aid Canopy Medical
Event Management & Runners’ Support Elizabeth Spencer
For any queries, questions or support needed please reach out to Elizabeth at Elizabeth.spencer@destinationbasingstoke.co.uk
Charity
This year, we are proud to announce that the charity partner for the Phillips Law Basingstoke Half Marathon and 10k is Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, Phillips Law's Charity of the Year. This incredible organisation provides critical emergency medical services, delivering lifesaving care to those in need across the region. The funds raised from this event will directly support their operations, ensuring they can continue to respond to emergencies and save lives when every second counts. Your support truly makes a difference!
Timetable 2024
Please note that this year’s race will feature NEW timings compared to previous years. These changes are a result of several new measures we've implemented to improve the event experience. We kindly ask all runners to pay close attention to these updated timings to ensure a smooth and enjoyable race day for everyone!
Saturday 5th October 2024
Race HQ (Crossborough Park) opens from 10:00am 4pm for collection of BIBS & T-shirts (both races)
Late Registration open card or cash payment
Sunday 6th October 2024 Race Day!
07:45am—Race Village Opens
07:45am—Race HQ open for BIB & T-shirt collection (HM & 10k)
07:45am—Car Park Opens
07:45am—Breakfast caterers will be on site for you to enjoy (purchase at your own cost)
08:00am—Race commentary will start
09:00am—Children’s race, 5-10 years
09:15am —Children’s race, 11-15 years
09:30am—Children’s Winners Presentations (first boy & girl per race)
09:45am—Half Marathon warm up
09:50am—Half Marathon line up
10:00am—Half Marathon start
10:15am—10k warm up
10:20am—10k line up
10:30am—10k start
11.05am—First 10k Runners finishers expected
11.15am—First Half Marathon Finishers expected
11:40am—10k Prizegiving (top 3 male & female)
11.50am—Half Marathon Prizegiving (top 3 male & female)
14.00pm—Last Half Marathon Runner expected
15.00pm—Site closes
15.30pm—Car Park closes and locked
Welcome to the Race Village!
Race Village
We’re excited to announce that this year’s Phillips Law Basingstoke Half Marathon & 10K race village will be bigger and better than ever! Bring your friends, family, and neighbours down to enjoy the fun.
There will be games for all to enjoy just £1 per child or adult, per game with all proceeds going to support the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, making it a great way to give back while having fun!
Exciting news! The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance will be bringing their SIM van, a helicopter simulator experience, to the Race Village. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience what it's like for the heroic pilots from HIOWAA as they navigate the skies to save lives!
Feeling hungry? We’ve got concessions onsite serving tea, coffee, breakfast, lunch, and ice cream to keep you fuelled for the day! (Please note that concessions are paid directly to the outlets).
This is a fantastic local community event that truly showcases the spirit of Basingstoke, so please encourage your supporters to join us either in the Race Village or cheering along the route everyone is welcome!
Let’s make it a day to remember for our community!
A huge thank you to Basingstoke & Mid Hants Running Club for their incredible support in this year’s event! We’re grateful to have a number of their runners pacing the Half Marathon and 10K, helping participants reach their goals.
If you're thinking about joining a running club or looking for structured training to improve your running, Basingstoke & Mid Hants AC is the perfect place. With members ranging from 8 to 80+ and covering track, road, trail, and crosscountry, there's something for runners of all ages and abilities. Senior sessions are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am and 6:30pm, led by experienced and qualified coaches.
For more information, visit Basingstoke & Mid Hants AC or email rrsection@bmhac.co.uk.
1hr30
Meet the pacers—Half
Michael Bursak aka Prosecco
I started running in 2016 and ran my first half marathon in 2017. I will race anything between a 5k and 100 miles, but prefer 10k to a half marathon distance races. I run a few days a week when not training for an event, just to maintain a base. I’m looking forward to pacing the Basingstoke Half as I’m very familiar with the course and love a local event.
Andy Goddard
I have been running since 2011 and am member of BMHAC, I try to run at least a couple of marathons/half marathons a year and this year achieved my Abbott World Marathon 6 Star in Tokyo. I love the Basingstoke Half course and regularly run it as part of my training.
1hr45
Matt Pillinger
Elaine Liversage
I fell in love with running through the running community. BMHAC have been a massive support to me and I have developed the skills to run 5k, 10k, half marathons and marathons and improved my times each year. I am currently working my way through all the major marathons, got a PB in Newport this year which has qualified me for another 2 majors next year. Running has also allowed me to compete in triathlons and have achieved a half Ironman. I am looking forward to pacing the Basingstoke Half Marathon for the first time
I am a member of, and treasurer for, Lordshill Road Runners and race regularly in distances from 5k to marathon. I’ve completed around 35 half marathons and in that time have seen my time drop from over 2 hours to the current, just under, 90 minutes. The 2018 event was my first “professional” pacing and I’ve been fortunate enough to be asked to pace every year since, with my finishing times ranging from 1:44:32 to 1:44:57. You’ll know the course isn’t flat, so I won’t be running consistent 8:00/mile pace, rather I will be running a consistent effort – slower uphill, faster downhill, to give you the best chance of finishing with, or in front of, me. Come up and say hello before the event, and if 1:45 is your goal, stick with me – we’ll get there together.
2hr
Nikki Hewett
I started running in 2011 to train for the first Basingstoke Half Marathon. Since that race I have gone on to run various marathons including international ones, and also have a fair few ultras under my belt. I am a coach for Chineham Park Running Club and for the past 9 years have helped runners train on the Basingstoke Half Marathon course.
Graham Collins
I started running in 2012 after being inspired by my friends running the Basingstoke Half Marathon in 2011. I’m a member of Hatch Warren Runners and love pacing at the Basingstoke Half Marathon to help others achieve their goals.
Whilst my running focus has switched to ultra distances, I still love getting out on the beautiful Basingstoke Half Marathon course.
2hr15
Rhianna Edwards
I’m Rhi and I have run from the young age of 6, starting my journey at Aldershot. I have two boys and work as a children’s epilepsy community nurse. I enjoy running with friends followed by coffee.
I am looking forward to being a pacer for the Half Marathon this year.
Stuart Dewey
I have run all the Basingstoke Half Marathons, apart from last year due to getting Covid, so I am really looking forward to getting back out there again and helping you reach you 2:15 pace
2hr30
Kevin Biles
I love running over many distances from 5k to Ultra Marathon. I have run with Hatch Warren Runners since I started and love to see everyone’s personal running goals, challenges and successes. Basingstoke Half Marathon is a fantastic race, and superb route, and I can’t wait to support everyone get to that finish line
Michael Hickey
I ran the Basingstoke Marathon twice in the mid 80s, and I used to enter local races occasionally for the next 25 years (although I didn’t think of myself as a runner!).I started doing Parkrun regularly in 2012, and began to train more regularly. I’m a member of Basingstoke and Mid Hants AC, and I have raced all distances from 800m to ultra marathons. I have previously paced 2:00 at Basingstoke.
45min
Meet the pacers—10k
James Bate
I started running through parkrun and was hooked! I then decided to set myself a goal of running a marathon the following year. Although I swore I’d never do it again, I’ve since completed all six major marathons and have brought my time down to 2:45 – something I could only have dreamt of.
I’m looking forward to pacing the 2024 Basingstoke 10k. Feel free to say hello and if your target is sub-45 minutes then stick with me and we’ll make it happen. As you’ll probably know, it’s not a flat course so we’ll start steady and finish slightly quicker – a negative split to boot!
I started running back in 2005 after retiring from football. I join BMHAC in 2006/7 to help improve my running. Since joining BMHAC I’ve gone on to complete over 500 Park Runs, 40+ marathons 40+ half marathons and numerous 10k’s. I really do enjoy helping others to achieve their running targets and I have done a lot of pacing. So if a sub 45 minute 10k is what you are looking for then stick with me.
1hr
Tom Hartgill
I’m a member of Hatch Warren Runners and am the club’s coaching coordinator. I have been running for over 15 years and have completed a number of races over all distances from 5k to marathon. I appreciate the physical and mental benefits of running, the chance to keep improving and to support others on their running journey.
I am a first claim and founder member of Hook Runners and second claim BMHAC, and have been running for well over 30 years. I’ve run 6 marathons (and a virtual one), including London this year for the first time where I got a qualifying time for Boston 2025. I absolutely love running and have been known to get up to an alarm that starts with 4 in order to do so. Most of all though, I’ve loved the people I’ve met through running, having lived (and run!) in Malaysia, Ohio and Kansas. I’m excited to pace the event where I got my own 10K PB and hopefully get others to do the same.
Chris Furness
Jackie Wilson
1hr15
Melvine Cancisco aka Vin Hi, I am Melvine Cancisio, but you can call me Vin. I am a father, traveller, volunteer teacher, and an enthusiastic runner.
I was not born a runner, but I believe that we can achieve anything we set our minds to. Trust the process and let our determination take the lead. Recently, I became a pacer for a Saudi group called We Run, which has helped me achieve my goals in running.
Caz
Partner
I have been running since high school and have ran various distances ranging from 100m up to marathon distance and I’ve completed numerous races in this time. I’m also an age group GB Duathlete and have taken part in various European Championships. I’m also a member of Basingstoke and Mid Hants AC.
1hr30
Ryan Partner
Regularly takes part in parkrun each Saturday. Runs various distances including half marathon and a marathon.
Jo Breeds
I started running as a 10 year old for Basingstoke and Mid Hants AC competing in 800m and 1500m and many years later, I am now a coach at Basingstoke and Mid Hants AC, coaching Middle Distance Athletics to a group of young athletes. I still run myself for fun and am a Hatch Warren Runner, I completed the London Marathon last year and have taken place in a number of 10ks and half marathons over the years. Running is my happy place :)
Getting here...
Phillips Law, Basingstoke Half Marathon and 10k starts from War Memorial Park, Crossborough Hill, Basingstoke.
There is car parking on site, via London Road. We are charging a minimum donation of £1 per vehicle All money donated will go to Hampshire Hospitals Charity which raises funds to support patients, staff and volunteers at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Nearest postcode for the SatNav is RG21 4AG.
Race parking will be signposted from major routes. Alternatively you can use town centre car parks (charges will apply).
Course Records
Current course records for the Phillips Law Basingstoke Half Marathon & 10k are as follows...
Half Marathon – Fastest male: Andrew Lesuuda – 1:04:09 (set in 2012)
Half Marathon – Fastest female: Naomi Mitchell – 01:17:15 (set in 2023)
10k – Fastest male: Stephen Blake – 33:07 mins (set in 2023)
10k – Fastest female: Alexa King – 37:37 mins (set in 2023)
We are looking forward to seeing if the course record can be broken in 2024!
Key things to remember—our Dos & Don’ts
This year the official race t-shirt is included for all runners—Half Marathon and 10k. You will be able to collect these with your bib number
Remember you MUST secure your bib with 4 pins
Make sure you don’t cover the QR code as this is used to identify you for your FREE photos from pic2go.
Prizes for both races will be based on chip time.
Earphones must not be worn. If found, you risk disqualification. However, bone conductor style headphones ARE allowed. No other styles are permitted.
Road closures will be in place for the whole route, but you must complete the half marathon course in a maximum of 3.15hrs.
Water stations will be on the route Mile point 4.5m/9m/11m on route & at the finishing line.
Please help by keeping the route and race village tidy and clean by throwing your rubbish away/recycling. Receptacles will be provided on route.
Safety during the races
• You can collect your BIB & T-shirt on Saturday 5th October between 10am and 4pm or on race day from 8am from War Memorial Park.
• Register with Pic2Go – check emails and social media for details. This will give you access to your free photos for sharing straight after the race.
• Please fasten your race number securely to your front with 4 pins – your race number contains your timing chip so it needs to cross the start and finish line with you, otherwise you won’t get a time! Don’t cover the QR code otherwise you won’t get your free pictures from Pic2Go. You will need to register at http://pic2go.co.uk/register and put in your running number to get your pictures. Numbers up to 1000 for the half marathon and over 2000 for the 10k
• Please complete the emergency health & contact information on the back of your race number.
• A free, baggage drop facility will be provided, (bags are left at your own risk). Please take your running number with you to deposit and collect your bags. Please do not leave valuables.
• Please be race ready by 09.50am and make your way towards the start funnel. The start will be in War Memorial Park close to Crossborough Hill car park (in the field with the new play area)
• Please note that entries are solely for the applicant and are non-transferable, and nondeferrable from 18th September 2024.
• Any runner competing in another person’s race number will be disqualified. You cannot transfer between the 2 races.
• Please check the website, Facebook(@basingstokehalf) for any last-minute announcements and advice – particularly if the weather is expected to be extreme.
• Please do not leave baggage unattended at any time. Unattended bags will be treated with suspicion and are likely to be removed. Please use the baggage drop.
• Toilets there will be plenty of toilets within Race HQ for all runners and spectators to use. For runners on route
Ellisfield Village Hall (Water Station) - Half Marathon Route only. Jolly Farmer Pub (Water Station) - Half Marathon and 10K Route
• For your own safety and the safety of all others, you must obey instructions and directions from the marshals. For this reason earphones must not be worn and you risk disqualification if you do. However, ‘Bone-conductor’ style headphones are allowed. No other style are permitted.
• Road closures will be in place for the whole of the route but you must complete the half marathon course in a maximum of 3 hours 15 minutes. This is a challenging route so please be confident that you can complete the course in the required time. A vehicle will follow the last runner and will pick up any runner considered unable to complete the course within the time limit. Anyone not past the half marathon halfway point by 12pm will be withdrawn from the race.
• Whilst this is a road race, be aware that some of the rural roads do have uneven or slippery surfaces, and within the park near the start and finish line, the surface is grass which could be wet and slippery depending on weather conditions please take care.
• If you decide to withdraw from the race part way round, please report to the nearest marshal to inform them.
• There are 3 water stations (approx. at mile 4.5, 9 and 11 for the Half Marathon, (one at 7.5k for the 10k race) on the route and at the end of the race. Please help us tidy up by throwing used water bottles and cups in the receptacles provided.
• The race organisers, sponsors, charities, suppliers and/or their agents will not be liable for any injury, loss or expense which may arise in consequence of your participation in this event.
• Race marshals and medical team members have the authority to disqualify and remove any runner they consider to be acting dangerously, unable to complete the course in the required time, or to be unfit to compete.
• The course is not suitable for wheelchairs, prams, pushchairs, novelty acts or other wheeled vehicles.
• No dogs, walkers, following cycles, alcohol or tobacco allowed.
• Runners and spectators attend, participate and spectate at their own risk entirely.
• If you see a runner in trouble or injured, please stop to help if you can, or if not possible then please inform the next marshal of the situation so they can assist or call for first aid. If possible tell them the injured runner’s number and give as much detail of the circumstances as you can.
• Please respect our beautiful countryside and the local residents by disposing of water bottles and any gel wrappings responsibly – there will be lots of bins, please use them. We have always had a very friendly welcome from residents and want this to continue.
After the race
• Winners of prizes are based on chip times (not gun times).
• Team results are based on the chip times of the first 3 team members-the decision of the race adjudicator will is final.
• All results and official photos including prize-winners will be on the website as soon as possible after the race.
• In the event of any dispute, the decision of the Race Adjudicator and Race Director shall be final.
• All finishers will receive a medal.
• Water & bananas available post race.
Maps
Basingstoke Half Marathon Course Map
This year there is no change to the course, same as 2023
Basingstoke 10k—Course Map
This year there is no change to the course, same as 2023
Discount Offer
Our amazing friends at Up & Running, Basingstoke are offering all race participants a 15% discount in-store (excluding electronics). This fantastic offer is available from Sunday, 29th September 2024 until Wednesday, 9th October 2024— a full 10 days to grab your running gear!
Simply show your race confirmation for either the Half Marathon or 10K at checkout to redeem your discount. You can find Up & Running at Winchester St, Basingstoke RG21 7DZ.
Don't miss out on this great deal!
Up and Running will have a stand in the park for any last minute essentials
Children’s Races
YOUNG runners will again be able to experience all the fun of the Destination Basingstoke Phillips Law Half Marathon and 10k event thanks to two children’s races.
Event headline sponsor Phillips Law have increased their sponsorship once again to enable organiser Destination Basingstoke to deliver two free one-mile races – one for youngsters aged 5-10 and the other for 11-15 year olds.
The children’s races will take place before the Half Marathon and 10k on Sunday, October 6, and will see the young runners complete a course which will use the start and finish points of the main events.
The number of places for the children’s races is limited to 300 overall – it is hoped that will be a fairly even split between the two events.
Each participant will get a special event medal. To register to take part, entrants need the permission of a parent or guardian, and entry can be done by going to the link below.
Book Now: https://www.destinationbasingstoke.co.uk/half-marathon/
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Pre & Post Race Massage—Physical Balance
We are thrilled to welcome back the award-winning team from Physical Balance to this year’s race village, offering both pre and post-race massages. As winners of the TrustMark-sponsored New Business of the Year Award at the INSPIRE Business Awards 2023, Physical Balance provides a wide range of services designed to boost both physical and mental wellbeing, offering personalised treatments tailored to each individual.
Their expert care and support will be available to all runners, with a minimum donation of £5 for the massage. Best of all, 100% of the donations will go to their chosen charity, Sport in Mind, who work within the Basingstoke community to promote the benefits of Sport with those struggling with their mental health. Don’t miss this chance to recover and give back at the same time!
Lastly, THANK YOU
