Run Britain – News – Registration open for Mizuno Reading Half Marathon 2012

The organisers of the Reading Half Marathon are pleased to announce Mizuno as headline sponsor for 2012, and they have also confirmed that registration is now open for the popular race.

In its 29^th year, the Mizuno Reading Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 1^st April 2012, finishing in the impressive Madejski Stadium. The route, which is one of the world's fastest half marathon courses, remains unchanged. The race starts in Green Park, 250m from the Madejski Stadium, taking runners along the old road to Reading University before going through the city centre, over the river Kennet, past The Oracle shopping complex, under Abbey Gate, out to Prospect Park and back into town. One of the highlights of the race is the finish in front of the stands in Reading Football Club's Madejski Stadium, which runners have described as 'unbelievable finish which makes the previous 13.1 miles totally worthwhile, definitely a race ending on a high'. 

"We're absolutely delighted to be announced as the title sponsor of the Mizuno Reading Half Marathon," said UK Marketing Manager for Mizuno, Sarah Neal. "Running is a rich part of Mizuno's heritage that we are extremely proud of and we hope that the brand's on-going technical expertise and support will further help raise the prestige of what is already one of the UK's premier running events."

As market leaders in terms of research, design and innovation, Mizuno continue to introduce revolutionary running products to key markets around the word. With such a strong influence to world running, the Japanese manufacturer is delighted to be adding another premier running event to an already impressive global sponsorship portfolio. The Mizuno Reading Half Marathon will in fact join a family of high profile, international running races that make up the highly acclaimed Mizuno Running Series.

In celebration of this partnership Sweatshop will be offering a 20% discount off all Mizuno footwear for those entering the 2012 Mizuno Reading Half Marathon; allowing runners to begin their preparation safe in knowledge that they have the most advanced running technology at their feet.

With entry limited to 18,000 runners registration to the Mizuno Reading Half Marathon is now open. Entry costs £31.50 for affiliated runners and £33.50 for non-affiliated runners, all runners receive a medal as well as a fantastic goody bag at the finish.

Runners of the Mizuno Reading Half Marathon raise £250,000 every year for the official race charities. CLIC Sargent and Royal Berks Charity have been announced as official charities for 2012, other supported charities include The Fire Fighters Charity, Pancreatic Cancer UK, Duchess of Kent House Charity, MS Therapy Centre, Against Breast Cancer, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Sue Ryder and Autistica. 

Go to www.readinghalfmarathon.com for further details and to secure your place now.  

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