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t he new 2015 Stafford Half Marathon route includes your area, to make sure runners,

residents and spectators experience a happy and safe event it will be necessary to close some roads and manage traffic with temporary controls – you will find all the details inside this flyer.

Previous runners have always enjoyed their visit to Stafford and in particular the amazing support and encouragement they have had from local residents lining the route. We have identified a few cheering points on the map however if the course is passing your front door you will not have to travel far to cheer them on!

Time Location on Route10:05hrs - 10:25hrs Newport Road, West Way, Wolverhampton Road

10:15hrs - 10:35hrs Salt Avenue, Lichfield Road

10:20hrs - 10:55hrs Ampleforth Drive

10:25hrs - 11:15hrs Radford Bank, Baswich Lane

10:30hrs - 11:40hrs St Thomas Lane, Kingston Hill, Weston Road

10:35hrs - 11:45hrs Beaconside

10:50hrs - 12:00hrs Parkside, Stone Road

10:55hrs - 12:15hrs Holmcroft Road, Young Avenue, Pitt Street, Alliance Street, Izaak Walton Street

11:00hrs - 12:30hrs Doxey Road

11:00hrs - 13:00hrs North Castle Street, Victoria Park

11:05hrs - 13:00hrs Stafford Town Centre

This table shows approximate times runners are expected to be in the different locations on the route. Cheering points are indicated:

to help you plan ahead Stafford town centres pedestrianised zone will be closed from

07:30hrs - 13:30hrs.

A detailed road closure map can be viewed at roadworks.org

The Half Marathon starts at 10:00hrs in Stafford town centre, the later stages of the course will be stewarded until 13:00hrs. Road closures will be in place for various periods of time between 09:00hrs –13:00hrs.

If you need to travel on the day of the event, Sunday 22 March, we recommend that you plan ahead to consider the best route for your journey and allow extra time to travel.

Please drive with caution if you are sharing road use with runners. There will be advance warning signs on roads that are going to be affected and stewards will be in place to direct the runners along the 13.1m course.

Please be aware of temporary traffic controls that may be in place, these will include stop/go boards.

Temporary parking restrictions will be in place on the southbound carriageway of the Stone Road from Balfour Grove to North Avenue between 10:00hrs -12:30hrs.

There are 5 welfare stations on the route. At these points volunteers will hand out bottled water, portable toilets will be available for the runners and St John Ambulance will be on hand to help with first aid.

Access for the emergency services will not be affected.

Further information can be found at: www.staffordbc.gov.uk/halfmarathonIf you have any queries please contact us by email: events@staffordbc.gov.uk Or call: 01785 619300 Monday to Friday between 10:00hrs - 15:00hrs

we would like to say a big thank you to the residents of Stafford for your continued support and opportunity to race around your roads!

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Stafford Borough CouncilCivic Centre Riverside Stafford ST16 3AQ

StaffordHalfMarathon

@StaffordHalf

“I noticed how well supported the event seemed to be by the locals in both the town centre, the suburbs and villages. A very friendly event that promoted the town really well.” Runner from Yorkshire, Stafford Half Marathon 2014.

Tel: 01785 619 300Email: events@staffordbc.gov.ukwww.staffordbc.gov.uk/halfmarathon