Chesterfield half marathon on target for record number of entries

This year’s Redbrik Half Marathon, which takes place on October 18 and starts and finishes in Queen’s Park, has seen hundreds of entries in the first few weeks of 2020, having set advance entry records in each of the three events since its establishment in 2017.

More than 1,500 people registered for the 2019 event, a record advance entry total for a Redbrik Chesterfield Half Marathon.

This year’s event will also see the return of the Blachford Fun Run, with new events also in the pipeline in 2020 which will form part of the Redbrik Chesterfield Half Marathon weekend – details for which will be confirmed soon.

John Timms, event director for the Redbrik Chesterfield Half Marathon, said: “We’re really excited for this year’s Redbrik Half Marathon, having seen a hugely positive start to 2020.

“We really want to build on the success of the first three Redbrik Chesterfield Half Marathons by breaking advance entry records again, and with additional elements this year we’re confident we can achieve that.

“The Redbrik Chesterfield Half Marathon, in its short history, has achieved great things for the Chesterfield and north Derbyshire community, with more than £140,000 pledged for good causes including our event charity partners, Ashgate Hospicecare and Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice.

“We look forward to the event continuing to blossom in 2020 with the amazing support of the people of Chesterfield.”

Mark Ross, managing director of event title sponsor Redbrik estate agents, said: “We’re proud to be such a big part of the Chesterfield Half Marathon, which has been very successful since it was established in 2017.

“We’re also incredibly grateful for the support of the Chesterfield community, with local people providing strong backing for the event every year.

“Exciting plans are in the pipeline for the 2020 event, too.

“W atch this space.”

For more information or to enter, visit www.redbrikchesterfieldhalf.com.