The Nearly But Not Quite London Marathon

Sun, Apr 21, 2024
Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club and Wraysbury Dragons & Outrigger, Egham
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Get in the marathon spirit with this 7 hour challenge. A great event if you missed out on a London Marathon space or if you're a beginner and want to try a new distance without the race day pressure. Decide how far you run and you will be rewarded with a medal.

5k, 10k, Half Marathon, and 2 more

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Sun, Apr 21, 2024

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Egham, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location
Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club and Wraysbury Dragons & Outrigger, Riverside, Egham TW20 0AA, UK
Start times
5k: 9:00 AM10k: 9:00 AMHalf Marathon: 9:00 AMMarathon: 9:00 AMUltra / Timed Event: 9:00 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for The Nearly But Not Quite London Marathon
5k
5km
£22 - £24
10k
10km
£25 - £27
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£33 - £35
Marathon
26.2mi
£36 - £38

Route information

This is a 7hr Time Challenge event which allows you full control over the distance you want to run. The minimum distance is 5km, which is part of a lap. A full lap is 4.37 miles (7km) and you can run as many or as few of these laps as you wish in the 7hr time limit which starts from the official event start time. It is 3 laps for a half marathon, 6 for a marathon and 7 or over for an ultra, there is also a 50km distance available.
The course along a beautiful stretch of the River Thames. It is fully signed so no navigational experience is required. The course is a mixture with approximately 60% of it on a well-made path / tarmac. The remainder is grass and light trail which can get muddy at certain times of the year. Road shoes can be used all year round but if you prefer the extra grip on the trail sections then trail shoes can be worn.
If you are running the Virtual London Marathon, Saturn can record your London Marathon bib number in our results. You just need to let Saturn know your number before the start date.

What's included

  • Themed Finisher's Medal
  • Goody bag
  • Full aid table for runners
  • Distance and way-marked course
  • Toilets
  • Changing rooms

How to get there

Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club and Wraysbury Dragons & Outrigger, Riverside, Egham TW20 0AA, UK
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Parking
There is a large pay on exit car park at Runnymede Pleasure Grounds, right at the start of the event.

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Event day logistics

09:00 7 hour event starts
*Please note that though there is a mass start at 09:00 am, you can start at any time of the day, so long as you finish by 5:30 pm.
Aid Station
There will be an aid station at the start line. Therefore you can access the aid station every 3.28 miles. It will be stocked with drinks and snacks to keep you going
Age Requirements
You'll need to be 18 or over on event day in order to take part in this event.
Toilets and Changing Facilities
Toilets are available at the start/finish area inside the venue. There are also changing facilities available at the venue.

FAQs

Do I have to run the full marathon distance for The Nearly But Not Quite London Marathon?
Not at all. Whilst all runners are encouraged to go as far as they can, you can stop whenever you want. You must complete one 3.28 mile lap in order to collect your medal.
Can I walk round the The Nearly But Not Quite London Marathon course?
Of course you can. This event welcomes runners of all abilities and if you feel like waking round the course, that's absolutely fine.

Reviews

4.5
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Results & Photos

33 Broadwick St, London W1F 0DQ

Reg number 10083277

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