up Russell Street, the course then loops around West Reading until the marker. The course then heads back south to the Madejski Stadium, where it finishes within the stadium. Records The current male course record is 61 minutes 19 seconds, by Patrick Makau in 2008. The female record is 69 mins 35 seconds, set by Liz Yelling in 2008. The male wheelchair record is 45 minutes 59 seconds, set by David Weir in 2006, while the female wheelchair record is 65 minutes 17 seconds, set by Mel Nicholls in 2015. Winners Notes References External links Reading Half Marathon official website Reading Half Marathon Forums at realbuzz.com Interactive Map of Reading Half Marathon Video report on the 2011 half-marathon Half marathons in the United Kingdom Half Marathon Athletics competitions in England 1983 establishments in England Recurring sporting events established in 1983