The Marlow Classic
12 races scheduled · 1000 participants · 2021-05-23 · Marlow
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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
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Triathlon - Standard
7:30am Sun 23rd May 2021
Swim 1.5km, Bike 37km, Run 10km
Triathlon - Sprint
8:30am Sun 23rd May 2021
Swim 0.75km, Bike 24.5km, Run 5km
Triathlon - Middle
6:30am Sun 23rd May 2021
Swim 1.9km, Bike 85.6km, Run 20km
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4.014 reviews
Worst event in terms of organisation that we’ve ever been to. Tried to fit far too many disciplines in one start area. The atmosphere was ruined by the clear stress and confusion amongst the event staff where no one seemed to know what they were doing. There was not enough places to rack bikes, not enough toilets, not enough finisher medals, not enough parking spaces. Everything seemed to go wrong! To top it off my partner and I both placed in the top 3 of our race categories, however the female names were not even acknowledged or read out. When questioned they said it’s because there were not enough trophies! <br />Very disappointing and definitely not doing an F3 event again. This was felt by many people on the day. … read more
Frequently asked questions
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
Worst event in terms of organisation that we’ve ever been to. Tried to fit far too many disciplines in one start area. The atmosphere was ruined by the clear stress and confusion amongst the event staff where no one seemed to know what they were doing. There was not enough places to rack bikes, not enough toilets, not enough finisher medals, not enough parking spaces. Everything seemed to go wrong! To top it off my partner and I both placed in the top 3 of our race categories, however the female names were not even acknowledged or read out. When questioned they said it’s because there were not enough trophies! <br />Very disappointing and definitely not doing an F3 event again. This was felt by many people on the day.
this is a really great event. My first 70.3 and definitely not my last. Nice and varied course, some challenging hills on the bike course, and a fun atmosphere at the finish line.
Great race and fantastic atmosphere. Particularly enjoyed the hectic swim start and running down the tow paths.
Excellent event on the River Thames and very well organised. The river swim leads to a great start to the day although be warned that the temperatures can be a little chilly! This is one of my favourite events on the calendar and leads to great weekend on the outskirts of London.
It was my first half Ironman but I was made to feel at ease with a lot of other competitors who were competing at this distance for their first time. The organisation was smooth and the course was along the river. The surrounding areas is lovely to visit pre and post race as well.
well organised race and good course. Would have been nice to have done a couple more aid stations on the run.
Organization was general good, course signage, marshalling etc. However, after a warm-up run, I turned up at the start at 08:25 ready for the advertised 08:30 start time only to find the race had started 10 minutes early and everyone had departed. The senior marshall was apologetic and took a note of my revised start time and said they'd adjust my time. Just took a look at the results and, of course, no sign of any adjustment. Not impressed.
Great event with a lovely river swim and a run along the river path. Slightly delayed start but didn't affect the day!
Lovely course and great event with a super atmosphere. All the event volunteers were very friendly and helpful. Real pain in the proverbial to have to come the day before to register, not to mention the climate impact of everyone doing the round trip twice. Timing on the day was a bit off, race started 15 mins late and the start of the swim was rushed with the start going about 5 seconds after the last person got in the water.
This was my first ever 70.3 distance and I absolutely loved it. Hectic start in the water with all starting at the same time - my timing chip was actually pulled off me and I had to get a new one - but this added to the fun. Great atmosphere in the athlete village and it was a lovely touch being handed a beer at the finish line!
1:The day was great however having to go and pick your pack up the day before was a pain......2:The biggest thing for me was the colour of the buoys in the water, they should of been yellow, red, or orange and not blue/purple as they were very hard to see while you are swimming!!!3:The water stations were very close together which didn't make much sense cold of done with one more water station.
I had to make a extra trip to Marlow to pick up my race number. It could have been sent in the post and it seems it was possible to pick it up on the day. It was an hour round trip.
I missed the new start time as I am not on the social media platform that was used and only had the last email at 4.30 on sat!So sadly I totally missed my event. That said the orgainser was amazing and gave me the start time and start line, Brillant, shame I had a very lonely race and only had people around me very late on. Great venue, great people, great distances, asked for a bananna at the end and was informed they were for 79.3 people!! Really!! So little things bring us back, more comms amongst the helpers so they know the drill. Thanks for really saving the day for me. Polly
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Logistics and schedule
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.
Spectators
In order to keep staff and participants as safe as possible, spectators are strongly discouraged from attending.
Volunteers
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:
How to get there
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
Frequently asked questions
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.Is 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.Will 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.Booking related questionsDo you have a question about bookings, cancellations, or refunds?
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
Worst event in terms of organisation that we’ve ever been to. Tried to fit far too many disciplines in one start area. The atmosphere was ruined by the clear stress and confusion amongst the event staff where no one seemed to know what they were doing. There was not enough places to rack bikes, not enough toilets, not enough finisher medals, not enough parking spaces. Everything seemed to go wrong! To top it off my partner and I both placed in the top 3 of our race categories, however the female names were not even acknowledged or read out. When questioned they said it’s because there were not enough trophies! <br />Very disappointing and definitely not doing an F3 event again. This was felt by many people on the day.
this is a really great event. My first 70.3 and definitely not my last. Nice and varied course, some challenging hills on the bike course, and a fun atmosphere at the finish line.
Great race and fantastic atmosphere. Particularly enjoyed the hectic swim start and running down the tow paths.
Excellent event on the River Thames and very well organised. The river swim leads to a great start to the day although be warned that the temperatures can be a little chilly! This is one of my favourite events on the calendar and leads to great weekend on the outskirts of London.
It was my first half Ironman but I was made to feel at ease with a lot of other competitors who were competing at this distance for their first time. The organisation was smooth and the course was along the river. The surrounding areas is lovely to visit pre and post race as well.
well organised race and good course. Would have been nice to have done a couple more aid stations on the run.
Organization was general good, course signage, marshalling etc. However, after a warm-up run, I turned up at the start at 08:25 ready for the advertised 08:30 start time only to find the race had started 10 minutes early and everyone had departed. The senior marshall was apologetic and took a note of my revised start time and said they'd adjust my time. Just took a look at the results and, of course, no sign of any adjustment. Not impressed.
Great event with a lovely river swim and a run along the river path. Slightly delayed start but didn't affect the day!
Lovely course and great event with a super atmosphere. All the event volunteers were very friendly and helpful. Real pain in the proverbial to have to come the day before to register, not to mention the climate impact of everyone doing the round trip twice. Timing on the day was a bit off, race started 15 mins late and the start of the swim was rushed with the start going about 5 seconds after the last person got in the water.
This was my first ever 70.3 distance and I absolutely loved it. Hectic start in the water with all starting at the same time - my timing chip was actually pulled off me and I had to get a new one - but this added to the fun. Great atmosphere in the athlete village and it was a lovely touch being handed a beer at the finish line!
1:The day was great however having to go and pick your pack up the day before was a pain......2:The biggest thing for me was the colour of the buoys in the water, they should of been yellow, red, or orange and not blue/purple as they were very hard to see while you are swimming!!!3:The water stations were very close together which didn't make much sense cold of done with one more water station.
I had to make a extra trip to Marlow to pick up my race number. It could have been sent in the post and it seems it was possible to pick it up on the day. It was an hour round trip.
I missed the new start time as I am not on the social media platform that was used and only had the last email at 4.30 on sat!So sadly I totally missed my event. That said the orgainser was amazing and gave me the start time and start line, Brillant, shame I had a very lonely race and only had people around me very late on. Great venue, great people, great distances, asked for a bananna at the end and was informed they were for 79.3 people!! Really!! So little things bring us back, more comms amongst the helpers so they know the drill. Thanks for really saving the day for me. Polly
4.014 reviews
Rate this event
Logistics and schedule
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.
Spectators
In order to keep staff and participants as safe as possible, spectators are strongly discouraged from attending.
Volunteers
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:
How to get there
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
Frequently asked questions
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.Is 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.Will 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.Booking related questionsDo you have a question about bookings, cancellations, or refunds?