The next tune-up race in the Sutton Striders Spring Marathon training plan is the Hampton Court Half Marathon.

While this is a target race for the marathon gang, it’s open to any Strider who wants to test themselves at an excellent half marathon race.

This fast, flat half marathon saw a bunch of Striders knock out massive PBs last year, so if you’re up for giving 13.1 miles a go, you can sign up by clicking the link in this post.

River Thames Running organises this event, and it starts at Giggs Hill Green at 08:30 on Sunday, 18th February (NOT Hampton Court Palace!)

The official race website describes it as “flat tarmac the whole way round. Professionally measured and certified. No hills!”, so there’s a lot to like about it!

Pacers are available from 1:25 up to 2:30 finish times, and when you do finish you’ll get a bunch of swag, including a finisher’s t-shirt, commemorative mug, free finish line photos and more.

The race is officially licenced, so will show up in your Power of 10.

Entries at standard prices are available until 14th February and cost £42.50 (affiliated).

I look forward to seeing you there!