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Key event facts:

• Now in its 30^th year, the Bath Half Marathon is the most prestigious warm up race for the London Marathon 
• Entry numbers have risen 5-fold over since the millennium from 3,000 entries to 15,000
• The race has been completely sold out for each of the past 8 years, selling out in just 12 weeks last year
• Taking place on 6th March this year, the event includes the Half Marathon, Bath Half Corporate Challenge and Bath Half Family Fun Run
• The Bath Half Corporate Challenge is one of the most popular corporate team competitions in the UK with over 125 business teams entering last year - including HM Forces, Alliance Boots, Dyson, Thermae Bath Spa, McDonald's, Lloyds TSB and the 50-strong City of Bath Male Choir team

 Why the Bath Half is so popular :

• It has a flat, fast, scenic course enabling many runners to achieve a Personal Best time
• It's a great course for beginners, first timers and spectators
• There is good public support around the entire course
• It's a great destination event with easy transport links and plenty of shopping, restaurants and other entertainment for the family & colleagues

Charity facts :

• In 2010 the Bath Half raised a record sum of over £1.3 million for charity in a single year, making it one of the largest fundraisers in the South West
• Many race charities now see this event as their main fundraiser of the year
• By 2012 the event aims to be raising £1.5 million per year for charity