Unfortunately we have been
unable to allow wheelchair entries in the Half Marathon due to safety reasons.
The route is open to traffic and many sections are very narrow. There would
be a significant risk to any wheelchair entrants.
We did allow wheelchair entrants in the
Fun Run when the route was totally on metalled highway. Unfortunately we had
to change the route many years ago to comply with police safety requirements
to eliminate all right hand turns.
This resulted in a significant section of the current route passing through
undulating park land. This route would pose a significant hazard to any
wheelchair user, especially when wet.
Our rigorous risk assessments would
not allow us to accept wheelchair entrants on safety grounds.