The Chippenham Half Marathon was first run in 2008 and due to its popularity has continued. It was voted 4th in the Runners World Top 10 Half Marathons of 2014 and winner of the WAA Race of the Year Award for 2014. There were some 1782 entries this year!
An early start and luckily for the runners taking part in this event given the dull and rainy weather recently experienced, the weather was warm and sunny.
A sea of runners took off from the start line
As the gun fired a sea of runners took off from the start line situated next to Chippenham Sports Club and made their way around the predominantly flat course which was run in the town and surrounding rural roads.
More people started to gather at the finish line and the first runners returned...
Whilst families, friends and supporters waited for the runners return, refreshments were made available.
Record Winner!
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| Jonah Chesum |
Winner of the men’s was Kenyan Paralympian called Jonah Chesum who broke the course record with a time of 1:03:50
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| Wendy Nicholls |
Winner of the race for ladies was Wendy Nicholls who came in at 1:22:52
Speeches and Prize Presentation
ABD Commercial Solicitor Tom Paget who is based at the firms Chippenham office was on hand to assist with prize giving and speeches alongside the Mayor and Mayoress of Chippenham; David and Gill Powell.
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| Mayor of Chippenham David Powell presents first prize to Kenyan Paralympian, Jonah Chesum who broke the course record with a time of 1:03:50 |
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| ABD Solicitor Tom Paget –speech and prize presentations |
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| ABD Solicitor Tom Paget –speech and prize presentations |
Well done to Awdry Bailey & Douglas employees – it’s the taking part that counts
Also taking part in the race this year were ABD employees:
Catherine Cole who is a Legal Assistant in the Private Client Dept and is based at the firm’s Devizes office.
Nikki Capp who is a residential conveyancer and is based at the firm’s Chippenham office.
ABD partner Rachel Fereday who based at the firms Devizes office and specialises in employment law and dispute resolution.
Monies raised will go to charities
Monies raised from this event will go to Dorothy House Hospice Care, The Royal British Legion, Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, The Forever Friends Appeal and Focus Counselling to name but a few.
For more information on timings and about this event please go to www.chippenhamhalfmarathon.co.uk
