Belvoit Half-Marathon and 7km: Last call for advance entries

The Belvoir Half Marathon is a popular race attracting runners from right across the region EMN-201003-112531002

Postal and online entries will be closed on Sunday, March 22, but runners can register at Hose Village Hall on race-day from 8am if the race limit of 700 is not exceeded.

There will also be a 7km road race which starts after, and finishes before, the half-marathon.

The route which follows minor roads to Harby, Langar, Colston Bassett and Long Clawson before the return to Hose is quite flat and is good for personal best times.

The 7km road race starts 15 minutes after the half-marathon EMN-201003-112520002

It regularly attracts entries from all over the UK, and particularly the Leicester, Lincoln, Nottingham, Northampton, Coventry and Derby areas, as well as a large proportion of female runners and veterans.

The race, which this year takes place on Sunday, April 5, is used by many as a good warm-up for the London Marathon.

Both races will be chip-timed, and all finishers will receive a medal, as well as other goodies, while there are prizes for many categories, including teams.

There is free parking, although the usual parking area is very wet, and alternative arrangements are being investigated.

Refreshments and snacks for visitors and runners will be available from 8.30am at the village hall, provided by Hose School Parents and Friends Association.

The event is organised by Hose Village Hall, under UK Athletics rules, and aims to raise funds to improve the social and sporting facilities in Hose village.

For more information, email race organiser Ian Smith at [email protected] or visit the event website at www.hosevillage.org.uk/bhm.htm