Please note this relates only to the 1.5km junior race and 350m fun run which are due to run alongside Devizes Half Marathon on Sunday 6th April. The half marathon will still go ahead with a modified start.
Due to the very slow uptake and support for the event, we have been unable to raise the revenue required in time to file the road closure and submit the required fees to process this in time.
Therefore, as a result we are unable to host the junior races on the road, which has not been closed.
We have looked at alternative options however this is not possible to host without a road closure and to create a positive experience, so the decision to cancel these affected races has not been taken lightly.
If you hold a current entry in either of these races, we will provide a full refund for the junior race automatically in the coming days, you do not need to do anything. The fun run entries will be cancelled since no payment has been taken for these.
We would actively encourage your support to the rest of the junior league, and encourage uptake to any other events you may be considering in a timely manner to help the hosting of the event, whether with LPS Events or any other club or commercial organiser.
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Date: 6th April 2025
Race starts 09:30
Distance: 13.1 miles
Location: Devizes, Wiltshire
DEVIZES HALF-MARATHON
Take on the challenge in 2025
The Devizes Half Marathon has been a multiple award winning event since its resurrection in 2012.
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Located in the charming historic market town of Devizes, which lies at the very heart of Wiltshire. Founded in Norman times at the boundaries (the Latin 'ad Divisas') of surrounding villages, the town grew up around the castle. The outline of the town walls shows in the 'D' shape of the centre which retains its medieval street plan. The town is compact and, being on the level, easy to walk round. Some buildings survive from the 16thC including the renowned hat shop in St John's Alley.
The undulating course should not deter as this is a proven personal best course with respectable course records for both men and women, this scenic half marathon is truly inspirational.
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