Brass Monkey Half Marathon

The 2018 York Brass Monkey Half Marathon will be held on 14th January.

Specific details for the 2018 race and entries will be made at a later date.

Whether you are a keen club runner, doing your first half marathon  or just running for fun this is the race for you. Famed for it’s warm and friendly atmosphere, encouraging marshals, efficient organisation and now in it’s 36th year.

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Distance
Half Marathon

When
Sunday 14th January 2018 at 10 am

Location
The race is based at York Racecourse and we once again have use of the Ebor Stand for the provision of hot & cold drinks*, light refreshments*, toilets, baggage storage and limited changing facilities.(*subject to small a charge).

Route
The route is fast and flat, heading southwards through Bishopthorpe, Acaster Selby, Appleton Roebuck and back through Bishopthorpe to finish behind the Racecourse grandstands.

The course is on public roads , Bishopthorpe Road will only be closed from the start to Bishopthorpe Palace, all other roads will be open to traffic, so please follow the pre race instructions and those of the marshals.

Parking
Limited free parking is available. Please follow signs and directions.

Rules
The race is not suitable for wheelchairs.
MP3’s, Ipod’s, wearing of headphones are not permitted (for safety reasons.)
For logistical reasons there is a 2h:45m cut off time for completing the course.

Records
Male – Paul Martelletti (2011) – 01:05:21
Female – Hayley Haining (2008) – 01:11:46

Brass Monkey 2017 Prize Breakdown

Men’s open category

1.       (£150)*

2.       (£50)

3.       (£45)

4.       (£40)

5.       (£35)

Men’s V35; V40; V45; V50;

1.       (£30)

2.       (£25)

3.       (£20)

Men’s V55; V60;

1.       (£30)

2.       (£25)

Men’s V65; V70

1.       (£30)

Ladies’ open category

1.       (£150)*

2.       (£50)

3.       (£45)

4.       (£40)

5.       (£35)

Ladies’ V35; V40; V45; V50;

1.       (£30)

2.       (£25)

3.       (£20)

Ladies’ V55; V60;

1.       (£30)

2.       (£25)

Ladies’ V65; V70

1.       (£30)

Men’s team prize: (£25 each)

Ladies’ team prize: (£25 each)

* If either winners of the open category breaks the course record, an additional £150 will be awarded to that runner.
Previous Results:

2017
2016
2015
2014

Photos
2015

Info
UKAthletics Road Race Licence has been applied for, the course is certified accurate by the Assoc’ of UK Course Measurers, and we have UK Athletics BARR Gold Grade.