One runner who didn’t receive a medal, said that she “won’t be entering again”
Runners in the Cambridge Half Marathon that were left without a medal say the shortage was ‘inexcusable’ and left a ‘dampener’ on event.
Around 15,000 people took part in the Cambridge Half Marathon on Sunday, March 8 along the 13.1 mile (21.1km) route through the city centre, Trumpington and Grantchester. Those taking part are treated to beautiful landmarks during the run, including King’s College, and the Cambridge University Botanic Garden.
Many runners have said that they did not get a medal or goodie bag due to a shortage which left a “dampener” on the event.
Sharon Hall, who ran the half marathon, was one of the “unlucky ones” who didn’t get a medal, but she came home to find that her daughter had kindly made her one instead.
Treeza Rayner, who also took part in the event, said that she felt “terribly sad” to have not got a medal or goodie bag at the finish line. Treeza said that it was “inexcusable” especially “for a first and challenging 21km run.”
Another person shared that their partner, who had completed their first ever half marathon, also did not get a medal.
They said: “How can you run out of medals when you know how many runners there are? Very upsetting and left a dampener on the event for my partner.”
Stephanie Emma said that “she won’t be entering again” after not receiving a medal due to the shortage.
The organisers of the event have been approached for comment.