Reading Half-Marathon delayed until November

Organisers say there's too much uncertainty to go ahead in April

Author: Jonathan RichardsPublished 29th Jan 2021

Reading Half Marathon won't take place as planned in April, organisers say with so much uncertainty around they've decided to move it to November.

The date in November was secured last year as a stand-by measure just in case this situation arose.

Organisers say they will now move their plans and concentrate efforts on staging the popular event on Sunday 7th November 2021.

Race organiser Judith Manson said:

"Following what can only be described as the most frustrating and agonising year we once again find ourselves with a level of uncertainty around mass participation events over the next few months.

"The fact that we can’t give our reassurance that the event will definitely go ahead in April at the 11 weeks to go mark is unfair of us to ask our runners to continue with their training plans. As well as delivering an unforgettable race, our number one priority is always the health and safety of our runners, volunteers, staff, partners and contractors. If we are unable to guarantee everyone’s complete safety then that is unacceptable to us."

Full details about the event are here https://www.readinghalfmarathon.com/

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