The Marlow Classic
About this event
Take part in this superb celebration of endurance sports. Great for novice and experienced racers alike, the various different events offer something for everyone. Come for the superb views of the River Thames and historic Marlow or for the bespoke finisher's medal.
Raceday details
Your organiser
Offering fun, friendly, family, fast and focused events across the South. F3 Events was set up in 2006 and has been one of the leading sporting event organisers along the Thames Valley for the past 10 years.
Our mission is to organise, deliver and provide first class sporting events along the Thames Valley to aspiring athletes from complete beginners to elites athletes.
How to enter
Tickets available until Tue Feb 23 2021
What's included:
- Marshalled Course
- Chip-timed, live results
- Race photography
- Distance marked
- Finisher's medal
- Refreshment stations
- Medical cover
- Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd of men and women
- Prizes for winners of Veteran categories (V40, V50, V60, V70)
- Post-race snacks and refreshments
Triathlon - Standard
Swim 1.5km, Bike 37km, Run 10km
Triathlon - Sprint
Swim 0.75km, Bike 24.5km, Run 5km
Triathlon - Middle
Swim 1.9km, Bike 85.6km, Run 20km
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Where can I find my results?
The results will be posted on F3 events website directly after the race. You will also receive a results email which will be sent to your email address after the event.… read moreIs there an age limit?
Participants must be 18 years and over to enter all Middle distances, 17 years and over to enter all Standard distances, and 15 years and over to enter all Sprint distances.… read moreWill there be a bag drop or changing facilities?
No, there will be no bag drop or facilities at the event. Please arrive ready to race.… read moreYou may also like
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Route description
Route description
All the events begin at the beautiful Higginson Park on the banks of the Thames.
Standard and Sprint Duathlon
Bike Course:
- The bike course a simple out and back course
- It has two hills but otherwise it is a fast and flat course
- The Sprint distance is 24.5km and the Standard Distance is 37km
Run Course:
- The run course is a 5km loop along tarmac and grass footpaths
- The course winds its way back towards Marlow and finishes at Higginson Park
- Sprint Distance Competitors will complete 1 lap and Olympic distance competitors will need to complete 2 laps
Middle Distance Duathlon
Bike Course:
- The course is fairly flat with only a couple of hills. These are offset by the stunning scenery
- The course is out and back but there is a very popular three lap course at the far end of the route
- The course measures 85.6km
Run Course:
- The run course is a 5km loop along tarmac and grass footpaths
- The course winds its way back towards Marlow and finishes at Higginson Park
- Competitors will complete 4 laps
Aqua Bike
Swim Course:
- The swim course is in the River Thames, which should help those split times
- Standard Distance competitors will complete a 1.5km swim
- Middle Distance competitors will swim a 1900m lap course in the Thames
- Sprint competitors will complete a 750m lap
Bike Course:
- The route is undulating but mostly it is a fast and flat course
- The Standard cycle distance measures 27km
- The Middle Distance cycle is 85.6km and features a popular three lap course at the far end of the route
- Sprint competitors will cycle 24.5km
Triathlon
Swim Course:
- The swim takes place in the River Thames
- Sprint competitors will swim 750m, Standard competitors 1.5km and Middle Distance Competitors 1.9km
Bike Course:
- The bike course is out and back
- It features two mid level hills but otherwise it is flat and fast
- Sprint competitors will complete 24.5km and Standard competitors 37km
- Middle Distance Competitors will cycle 85.6km due to the additional three lap course at the far end of the Standard route
Run Course:
- The run course is a 5km loop along tarmac and grass footpaths
- The course winds its way back towards Marlow and finishes at Higginson Park
- Sprint Distance Competitors will complete 1 lap, Standard distance competitors will need to complete 2 laps and Middle Distance triathletes will run 4 laps of the course
River Swim
- There are three distances available catering to all levels of swimmers 750m, 1.5km, and 3km
- The course is a single out and back lap swim in the River Thames
- Generally the flow of the river is calm and steady
Schedule
05:30 Enquiries open
06:30 - 10:30 Race start
15:00 Event finish
Participants will be set off individually at approximately 15 second intervals to ensure sufficient distance between runners.
Your 15-30 minute start wave will be communicated to you before the event.
In order to keep staff and participants as safe as possible, spectators are strongly discouraged from attending.
Volunteers are a focal point of all F3 Events. As such, they are always on the look-out for more helping hands.
If you're interested in signing up then follow the link here:
Little Kickers Maidenhead, 5 Pound Ln, Marlow SL7 2AE, UK
Get directions**Address: Higginson Park, Lower Pound Lane, Marlow, SL7 2AE
**
Car Parking:
- There will be car parking available on the football pitch behind the sports centre
- Alternative parking is available in the public car park, next to Higginson Park Leisure Centre
- Please note that it will be cash only. Please bring the correct £5 change
Route description
Route description
All the events begin at the beautiful Higginson Park on the banks of the Thames.
Standard and Sprint Duathlon
Bike Course:
- The bike course a simple out and back course
- It has two hills but otherwise it is a fast and flat course
- The Sprint distance is 24.5km and the Standard Distance is 37km
Run Course:
- The run course is a 5km loop along tarmac and grass footpaths
- The course winds its way back towards Marlow and finishes at Higginson Park
- Sprint Distance Competitors will complete 1 lap and Olympic distance competitors will need to complete 2 laps
Middle Distance Duathlon
Bike Course:
- The course is fairly flat with only a couple of hills. These are offset by the stunning scenery
- The course is out and back but there is a very popular three lap course at the far end of the route
- The course measures 85.6km
Run Course:
- The run course is a 5km loop along tarmac and grass footpaths
- The course winds its way back towards Marlow and finishes at Higginson Park
- Competitors will complete 4 laps
Aqua Bike
Swim Course:
- The swim course is in the River Thames, which should help those split times
- Standard Distance competitors will complete a 1.5km swim
- Middle Distance competitors will swim a 1900m lap course in the Thames
- Sprint competitors will complete a 750m lap
Bike Course:
- The route is undulating but mostly it is a fast and flat course
- The Standard cycle distance measures 27km
- The Middle Distance cycle is 85.6km and features a popular three lap course at the far end of the route
- Sprint competitors will cycle 24.5km
Triathlon
Swim Course:
- The swim takes place in the River Thames
- Sprint competitors will swim 750m, Standard competitors 1.5km and Middle Distance Competitors 1.9km
Bike Course:
- The bike course is out and back
- It features two mid level hills but otherwise it is flat and fast
- Sprint competitors will complete 24.5km and Standard competitors 37km
- Middle Distance Competitors will cycle 85.6km due to the additional three lap course at the far end of the Standard route
Run Course:
- The run course is a 5km loop along tarmac and grass footpaths
- The course winds its way back towards Marlow and finishes at Higginson Park
- Sprint Distance Competitors will complete 1 lap, Standard distance competitors will need to complete 2 laps and Middle Distance triathletes will run 4 laps of the course
River Swim
- There are three distances available catering to all levels of swimmers 750m, 1.5km, and 3km
- The course is a single out and back lap swim in the River Thames
- Generally the flow of the river is calm and steady
Schedule
05:30 Enquiries open
06:30 - 10:30 Race start
15:00 Event finish
Participants will be set off individually at approximately 15 second intervals to ensure sufficient distance between runners.
Your 15-30 minute start wave will be communicated to you before the event.
In order to keep staff and participants as safe as possible, spectators are strongly discouraged from attending.
Volunteers are a focal point of all F3 Events. As such, they are always on the look-out for more helping hands.
If you're interested in signing up then follow the link here:
Little Kickers Maidenhead, 5 Pound Ln, Marlow SL7 2AE, UK
Get directions**Address: Higginson Park, Lower Pound Lane, Marlow, SL7 2AE
**
Car Parking:
- There will be car parking available on the football pitch behind the sports centre
- Alternative parking is available in the public car park, next to Higginson Park Leisure Centre
- Please note that it will be cash only. Please bring the correct £5 change