Sunday 16th January 2022, 10am
Final Runner Instructions
Directions to start line
The race HQ is at York Racecourse, in the Ebor Stand (Post code: YO23 1EX). This is 1 mile from York city centre and York railway station. York Racecourse is signposted on all routes into the city.
Road closure – from 9:30am
Please note that Bishopthorpe Road will be closed from 9:30am to allow final start line preparations.
Free Parking – access until 9:20am
Free parking is available at the racecourse. Please follow the signs and the directions of the marshals. If our car parks become full then please show consideration for local residents when parking. Please be parked by 9:20am latest.
Toilets
Toilets can be found in the Car Park and by the finish of York Racecourse. There are no toilets on the course. Please use toilets provided only.
Baggage
Baggage can be left in the baggage area in the Finish Arena. This area is unmanned and all items left are at the owners risk
Approved UKA headphones
For the safety of all runners on the public roads, only approved UKA headphones are permitted.
Pre-race warm up and Start
Runners are not allowed to warm up on the public roads. Please use the racecourse area to warm up. Marshals will direct runners towards the start line before 10am, with the faster runners (>1 hour 5 min) at the front of the pack.
You will not be able to recover any clothing items left at the start as they will be collected up during the race and passed on to an appropriate charity organisation.
The course
The route is flat and fast, looping southwards from the York Racecourse. Please keep to the left throughout and obey all marshal instructions. There will be a lead vehicle with timing clock and a sweep vehicle with first aid. If you require assistance please contact any marshal.
Water stations
Three water stations are provided on the course and at the finish.
Discarded Litter
Please drop your litter next to a marshal for collection.
Time limit of 2 hours 45 minutes
If you feel that you cannot finish within this time, please advise a marshal or the sweep vehicle. Transport will take you to the finish. All marshals and timing mats will be withdrawn at 12.45pm, after which no times will be recorded. If you choose not to accept transport to the finish you will be on the road at your own risk and York Knavesmire Harriers cannot accept any responsibility for your safety.
At the finish
Please do not loiter in the Finish Arena area. Collect your mementos and please leave.
Road Closures
Partial road closures will be in force along the route. If you have friends planning to support you on the day they should note the formal road closures shown on the map below.
Any questions?
If you have any questions, please email brassmonkeyhalfmarathon@gmail.com
And finally, good luck to you!
We hope you enjoy your day, and run well!
York Knavesmire Harriers, home of the Brass Monkey
Race Photographs
Race photographs will be taken at the midway point by Sport Sunday Photography.
Prize presentation and results
There will be no presentation this year. Once the results are ratified the winners will be contacted by the Race Organisers.
The Brass Monkey Cafe
There is no Café this year.
Weather & Cancellation
The safety of all runners is paramount. Weather conditions in January can be unpredictable. If cancellation is necessary, local radio stations will be informed as early as possible. We will also publish this information on the BM Facebook page, the York Knavesmire Harriers website, Facebook page and twitter account.
If the event does have to be cancelled, we regret that refunds cannot be made. The race memento will however be made available in exchange for your race number. This must be collected in person.