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• ​Always observe instructions given by marshals and the police who will be at 2 junctions along the route. In one or two points you will be crossing roads. If it’s not safe to cross – don’t.

• This year’s route will be going out and back along 2.5miles of the same country road. Faster runners be aware of runners who may be on the wrong side of the road at turnings in this section. Do not cut corners !!

• Part of the route this year is “off road” in Swanley Forest along wide forestry tracks. The tracks are very suitable for road trainers but the surface is uneven in parts due to recent forestry operations and will pose a greater trip hazard.

• Should you need medical assistance during the race, contact a marshal or you can get help at a water station if one is near. We will have one or two marshals on bikes along the forest part of the course. If there is not a marshal close by, ask a runner to speak to a marshal at the next marshal point.

• If you are in difficulty and have a mobile phone signal phone 101 and state you are in the Stonehaven Half Marathon and need assistance.

• Our race is in July and is very hilly. It can get hot and a lot of the course is not in shade. Make sure you are properly protected from the sun, and adequately hydrated at the start. Though we have water stations take liquid with you at the start if you want. There is a lot of hill in our race – it is not a PB course - pace yourself accordingly.

• Do not run the race if you are feeling unwell in any way.

• Make sure you write your name and emergency contact details on the back of your race number. If you have a medical condition or take medication, write it there too.

• If you pull out of the race then please let us know by phoning or texting 07976 893982 so we know you are safe. 

• Swanley forest part of the route is usually free of flies. Wear repellent if you wish.