With just a couple of weeks to go, the countdown to the Ipswich Half Marathon has begun, with details of the route now released.

The Larking Gowen Half Marathon, in partnership with Suffolk County Council and Ipswich Borough Council race organisers, Run for All, are gearing up for the 39th half marathon.

The race will start and end at the home of Ipswich Town Football Club, Portman Road, and along the 13.1-mile route, will run through Ipswich's countryside, waterfront and under the Orwell Bridge.

Ipswich Star: The Ipswich Half Marathon routeThe Ipswich Half Marathon route (Image: Run For All)

Tristan Batley-Kyle, operations director at Run For All said: “We are delighted to be able to bring back the Ipswich Half Marathon. With a start and finish at Portman Road, we have no doubt this will add to the excitement and anticipation of race day.

“We invite runners of all abilities to take part, and whether they are aiming for a PB or fundraising for a charity of choice, we hope everyone taking part has a fantastic race day experience.”Ipswich Star: The half marathon will start and finish at Portman Road. Ian Fitch from Larking Gowen and Ipswich player, Kane Vincent-YoungThe half marathon will start and finish at Portman Road. Ian Fitch from Larking Gowen and Ipswich player, Kane Vincent-Young (Image: Sarah Lucy Brown)

There is still time for runners and fundraisers to sign up, so head here to take part in the run on September 11.