Burton Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k

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.