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15 Nov 11

Race Photos Live

Official race photos from SussexSportPhotography.com are now live.

Click here to view

Prov results have been updated with all AG finish places.

13 Nov 11

Provisional Results Live

Thank to all the runners that took part in the biggest Poppy Half Marathon so far.

Provisional results can be found on the results page along with the Official Picture Link.

A race report and final athletes email be sent out in the 48hrs, any queries please contact info@poppyhalf.co.uk or call 01424 810096.

10 Nov 11

Entries Closing - Friday Morning 9am

We've only got a handful of spaces left for Sunday's Poppy Half Marathon and entries will be closing at 9am tomorrow (Friday) or sooner we sellout today.  

07 Nov 11

Race Update & Information

Less than a week to go before race day and we've only a few spaces left before we reach our entry limit of 750!  Everything is coming together for a great day and we look forward to seeing you all on Sunday...

The following Race Information email was sent to all runners earlier today:

Dear Runner

 

Firstly, we would like to thank you for your entry to the 4^th Poppy Half Marathon and for your fantastic support of the Royal British Legion.

 

We've finally reached the last week before the Poppy Half Marathon!

 

Hopefully your training and preparation has gone well.

 

This lead up week should be easy and relaxing. What is worth remembering is that nothing you do this week will help as all the quality training is complete!

 

Go to www.poppyhalf.co.uk for the race information, course maps and all previous results.

 

For your attention, listed below is some key information about race day:

 

Please give yourself plenty of time to arrive and park as it's Remembrance Day, all roads will be busy.

 

Registration - (Marquee will be situated on West Parade outside Sovereign Light Café.) This is the best view point for spectators to see your runners 4 times, and be covered from the weather!

 

Opens 10:30am

Roads closed at 11am

Kids races start around 12pm, all kids sign on the day (£3 entry).

Poppy Half Marathon starts at 12:30pm.

 

IMPORTANT -  RACE NUMBERS and TIMING CHIPS are collected ON THE DAY from the REGISTRATION TENT.

Remembrance Sunday silence at 11am, please show your respect.

 

Course - The route is 4 x 5.28km laps. The Start / Finish will be outside the Registration Marquee, you wont miss it! Please keep to the left side throughout the whole route. The course is all on closed roads, however there is always a chance some vehicles may move without our knowledge and we also have to allow access to and from the flats across Richmond Road so please be aware throughout the race.

 

Go to www.poppyhalf.co.uk for route map

 

Parking - There is plenty of FREE PARKING around Bexhill, please arrive in good time it is Remembrance Sunday.

 

We suggest to park away from the Polegrove and walking a few minutes to the race start, this will save congestion around the area.

 

Bag Area - Bag drop area will be available in the Registration Marquee, please do not leave any valuables at bag drop, or leave your bag with your spectators or in your vehicle.

 

Toilets - Portable toilets will be located near Registration outside the Polegrove Park. There are public toilets in the park and on the seafront (2-3 mins walk west of registration).

 

Refreshments -  Registration is based outside the Sovereign Light Café, which will be open during the event.

 

T-Shirts - If you have pre-ordered a t-shirt it will be waiting for collection in the registration marquee. There will be a limited number of race t-shirts available to buy on the day on a first come, first serve basis.

 

Drinks Stations - Water and coke will be available for runners each lap when returning through the Polegrove.

 

Each Lap is 5.28km, if you require more fluid than this please plan to carry your own water bottle.

 

First Aid - St John's Ambulance crew will be located at the Race HQ. Please ensure you are fit and well to race on Sunday.

 

Race Photography - Sussex Sport Photography at:

 

http://bit.ly/poppy-half-marathon-official-race-photos-2011

 

Results - Champion Chip Timing is being used at the event, supplied by:

 

www.tlsportsevents.co.uk

 

You will receive a split for each lap and your overall time, as well as overall & age group finish position.

 

Results will be live on www.poppyhalf.co.uk a few hours after the event.

 

IMPORTANT - It is your responsibility to return the chip, unfortunately lost chips will be charged at £25.00.

Prizes - £100 1^st, £50 2^nd , £25 3^rd ( top 3 overall / male & Female) Trophies for winners and AG group winners, plus first Male / Female team. As many awards will be given on race day as possible. £50 prize for New Course record.

We look forward to seeing you all on Sunday!

Kind regards

The Poppy Half Marathon Event Team

31 Oct 11

Latest Entry List

Latest Entry list can be viewed by link below.  If you see any details are not correct such as DOB or club please contact us before the race.  These are not your race numbers, registration will be via surname on the day.

Final race email will be sent out 1 week prior, please remember all race  numbers and chips are collected on race day.

2011 ENTRY LIST

26 Oct 11

Over 600 entries so far...

With just under three weeks to go until this year's race we've already had more than 600 entries which makes this the biggest Poppy Half Marathon to date! If you are still thinking about entering (or know someone who is), please do so as soon as possible to secure your space in what we're sure will be a really special event... 

28 Sep 11

Race Update

With less than 8 weeks to go until this year's Poppy Half Marathon, entries are coming in fast and we expect to sell out all 750 places well in advance of race day. If you haven't already entered or have friends or family that are interested, we recommend that you get your entries in as soon as possible to secure your spot! The event's success allows us to make continued donations to the invaluable work of the Royal British Legion.

15 Jun 11

2011 Entries

Although the 2011 Poppy Half is still 5-6 months away, the entries are really starting to come in quick now.

As you know the 2010 event was sold out and this race continues to grow, so please don't leave it too long to secure your entry.

We hope to start the training plan advice and some dates for some practical training mornings with around 12 weeks until race day which will really help you prepare for the Half Marathon.

We will keep you posted.

06 Jun 11

2011 Race Filling Fast...

The 2011 Poppy Half Marathon is filling fast and as last year's event sold out well in advance we recommend that you don't wait too long to secure your place.

The race will again be on Remembrance Sunday (13 November) and will enable us to give generously to support the work of the Royal British Legion.

The event takes place in Bexhill on a fast, flat course consisting of four laps, which is great for athletes of all abilities and also ensures fantastic support from spectators!

Training days will be arranged nearer to the event - so keep checking back for more information.

If you have any queries, please contact us on info@poppyhalf.co.uk or 01424 810096.

05 Jan 11

2011 Race Live

Happy New Year to you all.

Entries for the 2011 Poppy Half Marathon are now live.

Being held on Nov 13th Remembrance Sunday as normal. 12:30pm start.

2010 event sold out in record time so don't miss out!

You-Tube video from 2010 can be found on the home page.

19 Nov 10

YOU TUBE Poppy Video

A media student, Greg, was at the Poppy Half Marathon last sunday and has put together this great video of the event.

The video will be available to watch on the home page soon. To view now please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGm7OkCvmCM

16 Nov 10

Kids + AG results

We have some more results for you!

Kids results, Poppy results by Age group Cat, and Overall Female / Overall Male results. Plus the overall results have been updated.

Kids PDF HERE

Poppy Age Group Results

Overall Female / Overall Male

Updated Full Results

16 Nov 10

Race Report & Race Pictures

A full race report is below. ( please use scroll option to read whole section)

Official Race Photos Click Here (thanks www.sussexsportphotography.com)

A Video of the Race is currently being edited and will be available to watch later this week. keep checking back!

Race Report.

The 3^rd Poppy Half Marathon took place in Bexhill on Remembrance Sunday 14^th Nov. Hosted by Bexhill Runners this years event for the first time sold out reaching the limit of 600 entries.

 

In the last two years over £5000 has been raised in support of the Royal British Legion and the race organisers expect a considerable sum from this years event. Ernie Eldridge, president of the local Royal British Legion came along to present the winners cash prizes.

 

Once again weather was unkind with torrential rain, but despite this the runners still turned up for the start on West Parade at 12:30pm

 

The lapped Poppy course passed along West Parade, lower promenade, Richmond Road, Polegrove and Brockley Road. It all created for a great atmosphere with  spectators, family and friends able to encourage the runners throughout the race.

 

There was a huge range of age and abilities from total beginners, through to experienced runners. Many Runners achieved great personal goals including one lady runner who raised over £15,000 for a Childrens Charity.

 

Nick Sasha of Torq Fitness led from start to finish setting a new course record in 1 hr 13 mins 37 secs, local Hastings AC athlete Joshua Varney 2^nd and Robert Jeffery making the top 3. In the ladies race local Bexhill Runner Susie Casebourne completed her fantastic season with another win, completing the distance in 1:29:00 and finishing 20^th overall. Sophie Grant and Ali Farrall made up the top 3 females.

 

The children’s races preceded the main event with the kids fortunately escaping the rain.  Over 50 competed in either a 500m, 1km or 2km race.  With the adult runners and  spectators it created a great atmosphere for the kids, Winners were: 500m – Alexander Field 1 min 55 / 1km Greg Bennett  3 mins 55 / 2km – Oliver Platts 7 mins 56. What a future for running in Bexhill!

 

To list and thank everybody we would need a whole page, but a big thank you has to go to Stella from the Sovereign Café on West Parade for offering the surrounding area as race registration and keeping everyone well fed from dawn until dusk.,   www.tlsportsevents.co.uk for the chip timing and race equipment services, Active Rother and Rother Council for their continued support of the race, marshals and many many others. A huge thank to all the local residents for accommodating the race, especially from the flats on west parade who handed out hot drinks to the runners.

 

Full results can be viewed at www.poppyhalf.co.uk including links to race photos.  http://gallery.sussexsportphotography.com/a.tlx?k=45fzga7

 

Entries for the 2011 Poppy Half Marathon will be live on January 1^st.

16 Nov 10

Comments from race day!

Scroll down to read all comments from runners on the day:

I just wanted to drop a note to say thanks for today (and for getting me a place!)

 

I really enjoyed the race and I have to say am very grateful to all the volunteers for staying out and staying cheery after the heavens opened!!!

Please pass on my thanks to them all.

Also good to be part of an event for such a good cause and I hope the fundraising has gone well.

Thanks again (BR)

I just wanted to thank you and the team for a brilliant event yesterday i really enjoyed it. Hopefully see you next year.

 

All the best

 

(JH)

 

I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone involved in organising the Poppy Half. I

t was only my 3rd half marathon but by far the best.

In fact, best race I've ever competed in.

Brilliantly organised, friendly marshals, fab atmosphere, despite the weather. And of  course the cakes at the end were to die for...!

I love my medal too, a really lovely memento, much better than a lot of the cheap
nasty ones  I've seen dished out! 

So nice not to be bombarded with corporate sponsor tat at the finish, just a medal, water, a piece of fruit and cake - what's not to like!

Well done to everyone involved.

Thanks again for putting on such a fab event and I'll hopefully see you next year!

(CM)

 

14 Nov 10

PROVISIONAL RESULTS

Thank you to all the runners that turned out to race today.

We were unlucky again with the weather, but hopefully this should make you feel more proud of your efforts today! Full Race Report will be online here tomorrow.

Provisional Results are below ( PDF + Excel)  PLEASE NOTE -  these are provisional.  There are a few Date of Birth's that were not given to us so if you see your cat is incorrect please email us your DOB. Any other queries please email info@poppyhalf.co.uk
(kids results will be online tomorrow)

2010 Results  (PDF DOC)     ( Excel Doc )

11 Nov 10

Entries Closed - Registration Map

Entries to the Poppy Half are now Closed. We cannot accept any more entries.

Please find a PDF of an overview of registration, start / finish. ( below).  This is not a course map, the course map can be found under ' Course' on this website.

The Postcode  for this area is TN39 3DX. 

We have just got back from putting some signage up on a very very windy and wet seafront!  Lets hope the weather turns for Sunday, fingers crossed!

See you all Sunday from 10:30am.

As from tomorrow morning the whole Team are out setting up the course and getting ready for Sunday.

PDF  Registration Overview

10 Nov 10

Latest Entry List + Info

The latest entry list has been updated on 'entry' page, plus a link below on this news item. It is alphabetical by surname.

There are currently about 6 Charity Places left, if you have entered within the last 24hrs or take one of the last 6 places you wont be on the final start sheet but your confirmation from online entry confirms you are in!

A few competitors do not seem to have received the race email, over 500 athletes emailed so a few seem to have got lost in the system. Dont worry the same information is found in the previous news item on this site.

The most important is Race Numbers and Timing Chips collected on the day!
Registration opens at 10:30am. Arrive early.
Lots of parking around Bexhill and within a few minutes walk from the race area, please don't try to get too near in your car.

Due to the persistent rain and the park getting flooded the registration marquee may be moved out onto the road.  It is the same area so don't worry, you wont miss it!
A race village area will be posted on this race site tomorrow morning for your information.

If any competitors have friends or family that would like to help the event with marshalling we are offering a goody bag, t-shirt, plus a voucher for eaither a 2011 race, Revive Beauty, Or Personal Training Session.  Please email greg@tlsportsevents.co.uk if this would interest you.

 

08 Nov 10

Full Race Info + 15 Entries Left

There are 15 Charity places left online, once these go then no entries on the day.
Emails have been sent today to all competitors with this information.

Dear Runner

 

Firstly, we would like to thank you for your entry and for your fantastic support of the Royal British Legion.

 

We’ve finally reached the last 7 days before the Poppy Half Marathon!

 

Hopefully your training and preparation has gone well.

 

This lead up week should be easy, relaxing and what is important to remember, is that nothing you do this week will help as all the quality training is complete!

 

Go to www.poppyhalf.co.uk for the race information, course maps and all previous results.

 

For your attention, listed below is some key information about race day:

 

Please give yourself plenty of time to arrive and park as its Remembrance Day, all roads will be busy.

 

Registration -  (Polegrove Park - TN39 3EX)

 

Opens 10:30am

Roads closed at 11am

Kids races start around 12pm, all kids sign on the day.

 

Poppy Half Marathon starts at 12:30pm.

 

IMPORTANT - RACE NUMBERS and TIMING CHIPS are collected ON THE DAY from the REGISTRATION TENT.

 

Remembrance Sunday silence at 11am, please show your respect.

 

Course – The route is 4 x 5.25km laps. Please keep to the left side throughout the whole route.

 

Go to www.poppyhalf.co.uk for route map

 

Parking - There is plenty of FREE PARKING around the race area.

 

We suggest to park away from the Polegrove and walking a few minutes to the race start, this will save congestion around the area.

 

Toilets – Portable toilets will be located at Registration (Polegrove) and there are public toilets in the park and on the seafront (2-3 mins walk west of the park)

 

Refreshments - There will be food and drinks available to buy in the park, and a café on the seafront.

 

Runners will be able to enjoy a tea with a bacon roll for just £1.00 after the race, available from the food van in the Polegrove, please show your race number to claim.

 

T-Shirts - If you have pre-ordered a t-shirt it will be waiting for collection in the registration marquee.  There will be a limited number of race t-shirts available to buy on the day on a first come, first serve basis.

 

Medals - Due to our initial Race limit being sold out please be aware that we only have 500 medals available. We released the additional 100 charity places, so if everybody turns up on the day, which is very unlikely, all finishers who do not receive a medal will instead receive a voucher for TL Health and Beauty.

 

Drinks Stations – Water will be available for runners each lap when returning through the Polegrove.

 

Each Lap is 5.25km, if you require more fluid than this please plan to carry your own water bottle.

 

First Aid – St John’s ambulance crew will be located at the race village in the Polegrove. Please ensure you are fit and well to race on Sunday.

 

Race Photography – Sussex Sport Photography at:

 

http://gallery.sussexsportphotography.com/a.tlx?k=45fzga7

 

Results – Champion Chip Timing is being used at the event, supplied by:

 

www.tlsportsevents.co.uk

 

You will receive a split for each lap and your overall time, as well as overall & age group finish position.

 

Results will be live on www.poppyhalf.co.uk a few hours after the event.

 

IMPORTANT – It is your responsibility to return the chip, unfortunately lost chips will be charged at £25.00.

 

Prizes – The cash prizes for 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, male & female plus any course records are handed out on the day. Age group medals will be sent after the race.   

08 Nov 10

Race Info

We hope you are looking forward to sundays race and feel in great shape!

Fingers crossed this wind and rain clears for the weekend!

A Race information email be sent to all competitors today and also posted here, but a couple of important points.

ALL RACE Numbers and Timing Chips are collected on the day, you will not receive anything in the post!
Registration will open from 10:30am.

Full race details posted later today and email to you.

Have a restful week!

02 Nov 10

Charity Places Live

Breaking News for Poppy Half Marathon -

50 Charity entries released at 9.00am

Tuesday 2nd November!

The 2010 Poppy Half Marathon has sold out and since then we have had an overwhelming response for entries.

As such we have worked hard behind the scenes with Champion Chip to enable the release of some additional 50 charity slots.

As you are aware, we put the Poppy Half on every year which enables us to give generously to the Royal British Legion.

Please let us not forget that the day is about supporting past, present and future armed forces, as well as enjoying the atmosphere and excitement of a great event.

Secure your place on this historic day and be assured you are contributing towards the fantastic work of the Royal Britsh Legion.

We are proud to announce that on Tuesday 2nd November from 9.00am through Active Europe, the release of 50 charity slots, we can no longer accept any postal entries.

Entry fee is £30.00 and £35.00 on the day (subject to availability)

 

See you there!

 

25 Oct 10

Training Day 31 October

Training day 31.10.10

19 Oct 10

Final Entry List Posted

The Final Entry List is now posted in  'Entry' page and below.

We have had many enquiries about waiting lists etc.

At present we are not holding a waiting list but we will notify of any extra race places next week.

Final Entry List (PDF)

18 Oct 10

SOLD OUT

2010 Poppy Half Marathon has Sold out in the last hour.

Sorry if you missed out this year.

We will notify in the next few days if we will have a reserve list for cancellations.

18 Oct 10

Race Almost Sold Out

While writing this news article we have 10 places left for the Poppy half marathon.

Runners world online has closed, last few places via active online and we expect the race to be sold out in the next 12-24 hours.

16 Oct 10

Training Update & Entries

Hi,

There has been an article added to the Training Days page to offer some advice for the final 4 weeks and race day.

We have around 40 places left until sold out.

Latest Entry List on Entry page will be updated Monday 18th oct.

Our first coaching / recci session is tomorrow morning at 9:30am at TL healthclub in Western Road, bexhill.  See you there if you are coming.

13 Oct 10

Latest Entries ( 60 left!)

 The Latest Entry List can be viewed at the ENTRY page

WE are approaching the final 60 entries. We took 30-40 entries over the last 48 hours so please don't leave it too long as we do have a 500 limit!

Look forward to meeting some of the entrants this sundays at the recci / coaching session. 9:30am meet at Tl Health Club in Western Road, Bexhill.

01424 810096 for any queries

11 Oct 10

Sundays Training Day

The first of the Poppy half training sessions is this Sunday 17th Oct.

9:30am meet at TL HealthClub in Western Road, Bexhill. TN40 1DY

The coached sessions are suitable to all abilities. 

Sessions carry a small fee of £5 payable on the morning.

Full details please see the Training Page Here

The entry list will be updated this week, if you have entered since 7th Oct you will be on the new updated list this week.

07 Oct 10

Latest Entry List

Entries are flooding in and we have only 100 entries left, dont leave it too long if you plan to run as it is looking like we may be full before race day and therefore no entries on the day!

Here is the latest entry list as of Thursday 7th Oct.

Click Here for PDF Entry List

The entry list can also be found on the Entry Page

01 Oct 10

6 Weeks Until Race Day

Oct 1st and just 6 weeks left until the 3rd Poppy Half Marathon!

Entries are coming in very quickly now and the race is looking like reaching it 500 capacity, get your entry in quick if you plan to run. If we reach our limit before race day we wont have day Entries and don't want you to be disappointed.

We have two new pages on the site;

Results - with links to the previous years results
Training Days - Details of the coached training mornings we are putting on to help your preparation for the big day!

Please remember all race numbers and timing chip collected on race day. Race information will be emailed out the week prior to the race.

Happy Training

24 Sep 10

Poppy Coaching Mornings

Leading up to our Poppy Half marathon we are holding coached training days for runners of all standards. First one starts on Sunday October 17^th,  there-after 24^th Oct, 31st Oct, 7^th Nov . These will be a 9:30am start.

 

The sessions last around 2-3hrs with a small charge of £5 per person. Included will be advice and coaching on warm up, race pace, nutrition and a great opportunity to train on the course.  Remember these sessions are for all abilities, especially beginners.

 

The morning will be led by Paul and Lee Holdaway. Paul & Lee are both BTF coaches and have been coaching Bexhill Runners, Team Lifestyle Triathlon club & TL Health Club for 10 years.

 

As we have limited spaces,  please let us know either by email or phone so we get an idea of how many runners will be attending. Will will confirm meeting place and sessions details nearer the first session on Oct 17^th and upon your registration email.

14 Sep 10

Entries Filling Fast

We are 2 months away from the Poppy Half marathon. Sadly this means summer has gone but on a good note you still have some important weeks to complete vital training!

13 Sep 10

coming soon