Magna Carta Marathon & Half Marathon
Event summary
Run through history with the Magna Carta Marathon & Half Marathon. Great for novices and experienced runners alike, the flat course follows the Thames Path through Runnymede, the famed spot where King John put pen to paper in 1215. Come for the challenge or for the riverside scenery.
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Organised Race Events In Surrey & Kent. These include the Thames Meander (Kingston-upon-Thames) Surrey, Magna Carta (Runnymede) Surrey, North Downs Way (Reigate) Surrey and the Bewl Water (Lamberhurst) Kent. All of the races are geared up towards both the novice runner, as well as the more experienced veteran runners.
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How to enter
What's included:
- Bespoke Magna Carta medal
- Chip Timed Event
- Online Results
- Fully Marshalled Course
- Signposted Course
- Water & Aid Stations including HIGH 5 Gels, Jelly Babies and Crisps
- Winners’ trophies for the 1st,2nd & 3rd Male / Female runners for each event.
- R & R Race photography including a free certificate and the option to purchase photo’s at £4.95 each.
- Free on-site parking
Marathon
Run 26.2mi
Half Marathon
Run 13.1mi
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Frequently asked questions
Where will the aid stations be?
Aid Station 1 Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club Start / Finish. Aid Station 2 Old Windsor Lock. *Additional marshals will also be at the half / marathon initial turnaround point near Staines Bridge.… read moreIs there a time limit for the Half / Full Marathon?
The time limit for the half marathon course is 6 hrs and it’s 6.5 hrs for the marathon course.… read moreWill there be ample Changing Facilities & Toilets?
There will be changing facilities in the tents situated outside the Skiff Club for male / female runners to change in.There will also be toilets located in the Race HQ, as well as portable toilets situated right outside the Skiff Club close to the Thames Path for all runners taking part.… read moreYou may also like
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Route description
Route description
Start/ Finish
The half and full marathon races begin on the Thames Path trail next to the Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club Race HQ
Half Marathon
The half marathon route will begin with a 2.5. mile out and back loop along the Thames Path as far as Staines Bridge. This will then be followed by two out and back 5.3 mile sections up to the Old Windsor Lock Check Point. This section of the run closely follows the river and runners will be able to enjoy the wonderful scenery that this part of the world has to offer.
Marathon Route: The marathon route will be similar to the half marathon route but runners will complete four out and back 5.3 mile sections to Old Windsor Lock Checkpoint.
Scenic highlights include the Queen Elizabeth statue, JFK Memorial, Magna Carta landmark, Old Windsor and the turnaround at the Old Windsor Lock.
Registration
Registration will open at 7:30 at the Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club Race HQ.
Please arrive at least 45 minutes before your race start time. This is so you can pick up your race number, safely secure your baggage in the Skiff Club and warm up.
Bag Drop
There will be tear off Tyvek baggage tags that correspond numerically with your colour coded race numbers on the day, so please ensure that these are tagged onto your bag when you hand your bag to the baggage marshal. When you collect your race bags you will need to show your race bib number for security purposes to collect it again. We don’t accept liability for any loss of personal possessions but there will be someone in charge of the baggage.
Parking
Parking will be free for the whole day. There is a car park at the Runnymede Pleasure Grounds which is only short walk to Race HQ. There will plenty of car parking spaces for both competitors and runners.
There is no fee for spectators at this event.
The course is a loop structure so spectators should get a good view of runners.
Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club and Wraysbury Dragons, Riverside, Egham TW20 0AA, UK
Get directionsCar Park Location: Runnymede Pleasure Grounds, Windsor Road, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0AE
If you plan to come via public transport, there are frequent trains from London to both Staines Train Station and to Old Windsor Train Station. It is a short walk from both of these stations to the race HQ.
Race HQ Location: Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club, Riverside, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0AA
Marathon
Half Marathon
Interested in volunteering at this event?
Organisers are always looking for an extra pair of hands and there are plenty of roles to fill!
Complete this short form and the organiser will be in touch.
By submitting, you’re accepting that we’ll pass your details onto the event organiser. We won’t pass your details onto anyone else.
Route description
Route description
Start/ Finish
The half and full marathon races begin on the Thames Path trail next to the Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club Race HQ
Half Marathon
The half marathon route will begin with a 2.5. mile out and back loop along the Thames Path as far as Staines Bridge. This will then be followed by two out and back 5.3 mile sections up to the Old Windsor Lock Check Point. This section of the run closely follows the river and runners will be able to enjoy the wonderful scenery that this part of the world has to offer.
Marathon Route: The marathon route will be similar to the half marathon route but runners will complete four out and back 5.3 mile sections to Old Windsor Lock Checkpoint.
Scenic highlights include the Queen Elizabeth statue, JFK Memorial, Magna Carta landmark, Old Windsor and the turnaround at the Old Windsor Lock.
Registration
Registration will open at 7:30 at the Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club Race HQ.
Please arrive at least 45 minutes before your race start time. This is so you can pick up your race number, safely secure your baggage in the Skiff Club and warm up.
Bag Drop
There will be tear off Tyvek baggage tags that correspond numerically with your colour coded race numbers on the day, so please ensure that these are tagged onto your bag when you hand your bag to the baggage marshal. When you collect your race bags you will need to show your race bib number for security purposes to collect it again. We don’t accept liability for any loss of personal possessions but there will be someone in charge of the baggage.
Parking
Parking will be free for the whole day. There is a car park at the Runnymede Pleasure Grounds which is only short walk to Race HQ. There will plenty of car parking spaces for both competitors and runners.
There is no fee for spectators at this event.
The course is a loop structure so spectators should get a good view of runners.
Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club and Wraysbury Dragons, Riverside, Egham TW20 0AA, UK
Get directionsCar Park Location: Runnymede Pleasure Grounds, Windsor Road, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0AE
If you plan to come via public transport, there are frequent trains from London to both Staines Train Station and to Old Windsor Train Station. It is a short walk from both of these stations to the race HQ.
Race HQ Location: Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club, Riverside, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0AA
Marathon
Half Marathon
Interested in volunteering at this event?
Organisers are always looking for an extra pair of hands and there are plenty of roles to fill!
Complete this short form and the organiser will be in touch.
By submitting, you’re accepting that we’ll pass your details onto the event organiser. We won’t pass your details onto anyone else.