Key details ahead of city Ramathon road race
HUNDREDS of runners will flood the streets of Derby city centre at the end of this month as the Derby Ramathon returns.
The race, which is the city’s oldest and most popular halfmarathon race, will take place later this month on Sunday, June 30.
Sponsored by Derbion, the annual event sees runners take on 13-mile dash, starting and finishing by Derby Cathedral, in Iron Gate.
The route passes Elvaston Castle Country Park, Alvaston Park, and Derby County’s Pride Park Stadium before returning to the city centre for the big finish.
The route is described as “flat and fast”, providing the potential for competitive runners to achieve a new personal best. Since 2018, the annual event has been organised by Run For All.
Last year’s race was won by Daniel Haymes who completed the course around Derby in one hour and seven minutes.
The first woman to cross the finish line was Abbey Van Dijk with a time of one hour and 21 minutes.
■■Timing
Runners can arrive from 7.15am onwards ahead of the warm-up at 8.55am. The Ramathon begins at 9.15am, followed by the Ram fivemile at 9.30am.
■■What is the route?
The race begins in Iron Gate and takes runners through the city centre via the Market Place. Then it’s out on London Road and Shardlow Road, onto Elvaston Castle Country Park, through Elvaston Park and past Derby County’s Pride Park Stadium. Then it’s back to the city centre for the big finish.
■■Is parking available?
Car parking will be available for £1 in the Derbion for those taking part in the race. Details of the road closures in place along the route will be published later this month.
■■Are there water stations?
Bottled water is available at various points along the course and at the finish. Competitors are advised to ensure that they consider the effects of dehydration and drink plenty of fluids to compensate.