Wheelchair

2012 LV= Brentwood Half Marathon and Fun Run 25th March 2012
		Sunday 25th March 2012
	Why no wheelchair entries?	Rotary Club of Brentwood à Becket


	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.