Burton Marathon

The event parking will open at 0700 to allow runners to park and prepare. Please do not arrive before this time.
Registration will open at 0715 and closes at 0845. On arrival report to registration with your ID so you can collect your number.

The Marathon an elusive target for most runners, but its achievable if you train for it, you will have plenty of support on route so there is no better time than now to try, its two laps of the half marathon course, so you can take as long as you need after the first lap, have a breather a coffee and then go for it.

COURSE SIGNAGE
Once you set off from the event centre the route will be marked with the use of arrow signs and marker ribbons. Arrows signs will be approx. every 300 metres on the route.so quite simply you follow these signs.

COURSE ARROWS
The orange signs with white arrows marked on them will direct runners in the direction they should take to complete your chosen route.
It is important you take extra care when you see these signs to ensure you follow your chosen course, they are approx. every 300-400 metres.

There are additional direction triangles used along the route Additional course directional arrows SPLIT POINTS
Course split points will be used to highlight where the route splits for the shorter distances. A orange and white ‘course split ahead’ sign will warn runners that the route will split.

EXTREME CAUTION SIGNS
Orange extreme caution signs will be used where appropriate to mark potential hazards such as, steep downhill stretches, road crossings. and. When you see these signs, you should reduce your speed and run with extra caution.
Although the route is clearly marked, you should study your map long before starting to familiarise yourself with your route.

7:15 - 8:45 am - Registration/Packet Pickup

9:00 am - Marathon and Half Marathon START

10:00 am - 5K and 10K START

PARKING AT THE VENUE
Parking at this venue is FREE. Please car share where possible.

Once you have registered you can get yourself and your kit ready to run.
ESSENTIAL ITEMS TO BRING
DON’T FORGET YOUR ROAD SHOES!

Bring warm clothing for after the event, there will be a bag drop so you can leave everything at the Start/Finish location.

NUMBERS
Please make sure you attach your number to your front so it can be seen clearly. Do not wrap it around your legs, arms.

There are a few pubs along the way, including near the parking lot at the start/finish line, where friends and family can hang out and cheer you on your way.

We always welcome volunteers at our events so if you fancy joining the team for the day or even a few hours at registration or with parking, please get in touch. You will be rewarded for your efforts and will be able to choose an event to enter for free, thats any event and any distance. If you would like more information please email [email protected] and some one will be in touch.

FOOD AND DRINK
Free water, energy drinks and various snacks are available at the feed stations on the route, we will also have food and drink available to purchase at the Start/Finish.