St George’s Day Marathon

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St George’s Day Marathon
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Celebrate St. George's Day by heading down to the Cyclopark dressed in colours of red and white. You'll run the iconic lapped course, putting your endurance to the test. With fully stocked aid stations, a custom medal and goody bag to take home, you will be well looked after.
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Sat, 23 Apr 2022
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Gravesend, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Cyclopark, The Tollgate, Watling St, Gravesend, Istead Rise, Gravesend DA11 7NP, UK
Start times
Saturday 23 Apr 2022
Marathon: 9:00 am
Event summary
Here are the distances available for St George’s Day Marathon
Marathon
Distance
26.2mi
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8 Loops
£39.95
Route information
This lapped route is 3.28 miles in distance, meaning marathon runners will run the route 8 times before finishing. It is fairly flat and made up mostly of wide tarmac bike paths and grassy paths.
Please be aware that this course is open to the public, including a network of local footpaths and trails and is shared with ramblers, dog-walkers, horse-riders and cyclists. Therefore, please be mindful of other users of these pathways and keep left where possible.
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What's included
  • Bespoke marathon themed Finisher's Medal
  • Goody bag at finish
  • Well stocked base camp & aid station
  • Refreshments
  • Toilets
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How to get there
Cyclopark, The Tollgate, Watling St, Gravesend, Istead Rise, Gravesend DA11 7NP, UK
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By Car
The Gravesend Cyclopark is reachable off the A2 (watch out for older Sat Navs as this bit of road is quite new) but from the London direction, you will follow this exit: Gravesend (C), Wrotham & Services A227.
Parking
There are two car parks at Cyclopark: the Main Car Park and the Overflow Parking area. Please note parking is Pay & Display no matter where you are parked, currently costing £3.60 for all day.
By Train
Gravesend station is the closest station to the start location, situated 2 miles away.
Event day logistics
08:00 Location opens
08:15 Registration opens
08:50 Race Briefing
09:00 Race starts
Race Number
You will collect your race number up on race day morning from the race base camp.
Aid Station
You'll visit the aid station after every 3.28 mile lap. This will be fully stocked by the event organiser but you are welcome to leave your own on the table for runner's supplies.
Headphones and Earphones
You will be able to use headphones and earphones during the 6 Hour Challenge. Please have the volume low and be aware of others you are sharing the space with.
Cupless Event
In order to reduce their impact on the environment, this organiser's events are all cupless. This means that it is important to please bring your own bottle, cup, mug or "something" to hold liquids as the organiser will only have water available in jugs and water containers.
You can leave them at the aid station in wire baskets. It is useful to label your bottle with your name so it is easily identifiable.
FAQs
Will there be toilets at the St George's Day Marathon?
Yes, there are toilets available at the cafe of the Cyclopark, which is typically open between 09:00am and 18:00pm.
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How many laps of the course will it take to complete the St George's Day Marathon?
Runners of the marathon race will complete 8 laps of the 3.28 mile course.
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How old do I have to be to enter the St George's Day Marathon?
All entrants of the St George's Day Marathon must be aged 18 and over in order to participate.
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Will there be a bag drop at the St George's Day Marathon?
No, there won't be an official bag drop area but you are welcome to leave your bag at the start/finish area. Someone will always be around however all items are left at their own risk.
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