Registration opens for Basildon's first ever half marathon
RUNNERS in Basildon are set to hit the streets as the town holds its first half-marathon later this year.
The Basildon Half Marathon will be organised by RunThroughUK and will see amateurs and athletes from across the borough test their metal on Sunday September 14.
Registration is now open for the event, which promises to be a 'supportive and rewarding' challenge for runners of all abilities.
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'This is an exciting time for our borough - the first ever Basildon Half Marathon,' said Jack Ferguson, Labour councillor for culture, sport, children and young people.
'RunThroughUK have hosted events all over the UK, and now they're coming to Basildon to get runners of all abilities involved.
'I can't wait to see everyone at the start line on September 14 - it's going to be an incredible day.'
RunThroughUK organises and hosts running challenges across the country, but this year's will be the first half marathon to take place in Basildon.
Excitement - Council leader, Gavin Callaghan, has welcomed Basildon's first ever half marathon (Image: Basildon Council) A spokesperson for RunThroughUK said: 'Whether you're chasing a new PB or completing your first ever half marathon, everyone is invited to be part of this fun, supportive race day.
'The course offers a mixture of urban and countryside roads with gentle undulations, making it both a rewarding challenge and a great day out.
'With a Junior Race included, it's a family-friendly event perfect for getting young runners involved too.'
In addition to a child-friendly race, the half marathon is also set to feature a 'vibrant event village' complete with food, drinks and music.
Gavin Callaghan, Labour leader of Basildon Council, is keen to make the upcoming half marathon a community-wide event.
'If you want to raise money for charity, if you want to walk it, if you want to get involved in anyway, then please do,' he said.
'It's going to be a great event, if you're not going to run, make sure you've got the date in your diary so you can come out and cheer from the side-lines.'
Basildon Half Marathon will take place on Sunday September 14 and you can sign up at runthrough.co.uk/event/basildon-half-marathon-september-2025
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