FAQS
ENTRY INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS
HOW DO I ENTER?
All entries are managed via the Njuko online registering service. Please visit here to sign up and enter one of our races.
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AGE TO ENTER?
The minimum age for each event on or before the race day is as follows:
17 years old for the Northstowe Half Marathon
11 years old for the 5K
All entries for under-18s need to be completed by an adult on their behalf. Please select the ‘Someone Else’ option.
CAN I TAKE PART AS A WHEELCHAIR ATHLETE?
Non-racing wheelchair users are welcome to take part in the 5K race. We do not recommend taking part in the Northstowe Half Marathon due to the nature of the course. If you wish to enter in a non-racing wheelchair, you will start at the rear of the wave for carefully considered health & safety reasons associated with the course terrain and density of runners in sections of the race. Please contact us at info@northstowehalf.co.uk if you have any questions or require further assistance.
CAN I RUN WITH THE DOG?
Animals will not be permitted on the Northstowe Half Marathon and 5K courses. We are unable to allow guide dogs on the course but can offer a free place to guide runners. We can also assist in finding a guide runner if required. Please contact us at info@northstowehalf.co.uk if you have any questions or require further assistance.
CAN I RUN WITH MY CHILD IN A BUGGY?
Running with the buggy is not permitted in the Northstowe Half Marathon and Acorn 5K race. Bikes, stilts, roller skates, skateboards etc. are not allowed in both races.
PRE- RACE INFORMATION
CAN I TRANSFER MY PLACE TO SOMEONE ELSE?
You can transfer your place to someone else until 10 days before the event. Any such transfer will be made by us re-registering the entry in the name of the alternative runner who will be required to accept the terms and conditions of entry before the transfer is completed. Transfers are not possible unless we receive your written request before 5 pm on the 4th of April 2024. Please email the request to info@northstowehalf.co.uk
You must not under any circumstances give your race number to anyone else. Amongst other potential problems, doing so may cause problems of identification for the event medical services in the case of an accident or injury. Any attempt to do so will result in immediate disqualification of the individual(s) concerned and ejection from future events.
CAN I WITHDRAW AND GET A REFUND?
You can withdraw until 5 weeks before the event to receive a partial refund. You will receive your entry fee, minus a £10 cancellation fee. After this date, there can be no refunds. If you need to withdraw please email info@northstowehalf.co.uk as all withdrawals must be made in writing.
All participants will have an opportunity to purchase during the registration process an additional protection policy provided by RegShield to get a full refund if they’re not able to attend the event due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more.
CAN I USE HEADPHONES WHILE RUNNING?
The only use of bone-conduction headphones is permitted. For safety reasons, you must be aware of the surroundings and be able to hear safety instructions given by course marshals or emergency services.
HOW DO I GET MY RACE PACK?
Information about the in-person collection will be published nearer to the event date
WHERE DO I PARK?
Information about the parking facilities will be published nearer to the event date
WHAT TIME DOES MY RACE START?
Northstowe Half Marathon – 09.30
Acorn 5K – 09.45
VOLUNTEERING
DO YOU NEED VOLUNTEERS?
Yes, always!
If you don’t fancy taking part in the run but you would love to become a part of our event, then volunteering is a great way to do so! We need amazing people like you to volunteer at our event, we could not do it without you! If you’d like to join our wonderful team of volunteers please sign up here, email us at volunteer@nothstowehalf.co.uk if you have any questions.
PARTNERING WITH US
CAN MY BUSINESS GET INVOLVED IN THE EVENT?
There are many ways for businesses to get involved – you can become an event sponsor, a supplier or a vendor.
If you’re interested in getting your business involved please email us at commercial@northstowehalf.co.uk