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Event Day Tips

So many questions…help! We’re here to help you prepare for the big day.
Don’t let the excitement and adrenaline get the better of you, let our event day tips guide you.

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Event Day Tips
Tips For Event Day Success

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Event Day Tips
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Everything you need to know about your first half-marathon

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Event Day Tracking

Download the new Great Run mobile app for live tracking on event day.
Features include live tracking, push notifications, live leaderboards and more.
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