Route and auction places confirmed for Saucony Cambridge Half

The run course for the sold out Saucony Cambridge Half Marathon, which takes place on 9 March, has been confirmed and five auction places have been made available by Cambridge Property Lettings in aid of Cancer Research UK.

The confirmed route is largely the same as 2013, but incorporates a few changes based on competitor feedback. The small changes for 2014 are designed to improve the flow of runners at the start and finish.

There will be a wider start along the opening section on Maids Causway and Newmarket Road, and there are changes to the end of the second lap so that finishers only need to complete one circuit of Midsummer Common rather than two – giving a clearer line to the finish. Athletes will also be positioned at the start based on their estimated finishing time.

The event sold out in a matter of days when it launched in September, but now five auction places have been made available by event sponsor, Cambridge Property Lettings. You can bid for the places by contacting Trevor Hames via [email protected], please mark for his attention and submit your bid no later than 5pm on Friday 6 December.

Nearly a quarter of a million pounds has been raised in the first two years of the Saucony Cambridge Half Marathon. All of the money raised from the auction bid places will go directly to Cancer Research UK and winners will be notified as soon as possible after the closing date.