Magna Carta Marathon & Half Marathon

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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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Marathon and Half Marathon
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9:00am Sat 8th Apr 2023 - 9:30am Sat 8th Apr 2023
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Egham, United Kingdom
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4.2
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Where and when
Location
Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club and Wraysbury Dragons, Riverside, Egham TW20 0AA, UK
Start times
9:00am Sat 8th Apr 2023
Marathon:
9:00am
9:30am Sat 8th Apr 2023
Half Marathon:
9:30am
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Magna Carta Marathon & Half Marathon
Marathon
Distance
26.2mi
£45
Half Marathon
Distance
13.1mi
£37
Route information
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
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.
What's included
  • Bespoke Magna Carta medal
  • Chip-timed, online results
  • Fully marked and marshalled course
  • Winners’ trophies for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Male/Female runners for each event
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How to get there
Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club and Wraysbury Dragons, Riverside, Egham TW20 0AA, UK
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By Public Transport
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.
Event day logistics
08:00 Registration opens
09:00 Marathon starts
10:00 Half Marathon starts
Cut-Off Times
There is a 6 hour cut-off time for the Half Marathon and a 6.5hour cut-off for the Marathon.
Age Requirements
All entrants must be 17 and older to enter both the Marathon and Half Marathon events.
Bag Drop
Bag Drop is at Race HQ. It is suggested that you arrive with plenty of time to spare in order to get changed and get your baggage secured in the Wraysbury Skiff Club.
Facilities
There will be changing facilities in the tents situated outside the Wraysbury Skiff Club for male / female runners to change in. There will also be toilets located in the Race HQ, as well and toilets situated inside Skiff Club very close to the Thames Path for all runners to use.
Aid Stations
There will be two aid stations on site. Additional marshals will also be at the half / marathon initial turnaround point near Staines Bridge.
  • Aid Station 1 Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club Start / Finish.
  • Aid Station 2 Old Windsor Lock.
Checkpoints
The 2 check points on course at the Start/Finish and at the Old Windsor Lock these will have a selection of food/drinks including GU Energy Gels, High 5 Bars, and there will also be Coca Cola, Fruit cordial and water at the Start/Finish and at Old Windsor Lock the turnaround point.
FAQs
Is 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.
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Will there be toilets at the Magna Carta Marathon?
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.
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Will the event be chip-timed?
Yes, there will be chip-timing at the event.
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Reviews
4.2
30 reviews
dan
Star
4.3
Did the race in 2023
Great fun and smoothly run!
amy
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4.7
Did the race in 2023
A small and friendly event. Beautiful scenery and a flat course. Mostly trails and along the canal but a couple of short stretches on the path
stuart
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5.0
Did the race in 2023
Awsome Hermes event as normal
tim
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3.0
Did the race in 2023
Nice spot and friendly organisation. Choir was a nice touch. But course was repetitive loops and was a very small field
nathan
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5.0
Did the race in 2022
Great race. For a flat course I found it was more of a challenge than I thought it would be. Very well organised and great atmosphere.
thomas
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3.7
Did the race in 2022
Very rough track and too narrow which makes passing walkers difficult
matthew
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2.3
Did the race in 2022
Route was far too congested. Had two walking races on and the marathon at the same time. Was almost unmanageable
ben
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3.0
Did the race in 2022
The 50km walking event happening during the run was very annoying
sinchana
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4.0
Did the race in 2022
There were other walkers and runners apart from this particular race on the same path, and where the path was narrow there was a lot of waiting around
joanna
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2.7
Did the race in 2022
Too many people on the foot paths, walking and not listening to the keep left rule. Queuing to get through some bugs of the course.
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