A lot of people will know Luton for its airport that’s a gateway to their European holidays. But the 500 runners huddled at the start of the Love Luton Half Marathon were hoping for a short-haul around the town and no turbulence. Both the 10K and Half Marathon start on Stockwood Park athletics track.
The 10K runners start 15 minutes ahead while the half-marathoners cheer them on nervously waiting for their turn. Both races start with 200 meters on the track that could fool you into a speedier than sensible pace out of the blocks.