The Vitality Big Half (March 2020 date TBC)
About the Event
What is the Vitality Big Half?
Created by London Marathon Events Ltd, in partnership with Sported, The Vitality Big Half is a new one day festival centred around the half marathon distance, which aims to be truly global and uniquely local in a celebration of the wonderful cultural diversity of the great city of London.
Race information
On race day, up to 20,000 people will take park in events that include:
The Vitality Big Half - a half marathon starting at Tower Bridge and finishing in Greenwich, passing through Southwark, Tower Hamlets and Lewisham.
The Little Half - a fun, family friendly mass participation run for all ages and abilities.
The Big Relay - an event open exclusively to teams of four from the community groups from the host boroughs of Southwark, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets and Greenwich.
The Vitality Big Festival - a celebration of London’s diverse culture, food and music which will take place throughout the day in Greenwich Park.
Working with sports development charity, Sported, London Marathon Events aim to create a sport event for all Londoners and inspire entries from participants from all backgrounds so that the event mirrors the diverse demographics of London’s multicultural population.
How to enter the Vitality Big Half
If you are interested in taking part in any of the Vitality Big Half events go to the online registration to secure a place. Community places at a reduced cost are available to groups that are based within the four London boroughs on the route - Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Lewisham and Greenwich. There are other methods of entry into the event such as overseas entries, Good For Age entries and British Athletic club entries.
The Vitality Big Half is an inclusive mass participation event which aims to cater for runners of all abilities, including those with disabilities. Day chair athletes (12 entry places), visually/hearing impaired runners and mobility impaired runners can all enter. However, handcycles, walking frames, electric wheelchairs and rewalk suits are not permitted.
Run for charity
If you are interested in running on behalf of a charity, then take a look at this list of charities with places available for the Vitality Big Half. These charities would love to hear from you and greatly appreciate your support by raising funds.
If you have already secured a place in the Vitality Big Half, charities are always grateful for extra runners raising money for their causes, so don’t hesitate to get in touch with a charity that’s important to you.
