"The vaccine rollout had started, spirits were high and things were looking good. "Then we welcomed in 2021, a new Covid-19 strain and the current national lockdown, with no genuine end date in sight. "Not where we thought we’d be." PICTURED: Reading Half Marathon She said that, because a guarantee cannot be given for the Half Marathon to take place in April meant it would be unfair to the runners. "As well as delivering an unforgettable race, our number one priority is always the health and safety of our runners, volunteers, staff, partners and contractors," she added. "If we are unable to guarantee everyone’s complete safety then that is unacceptable to us.