Euro Football Marathon & Half Marathon 2024

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About

Celebrate the quarter final weekend of the Euros in style on the banks of Caldecotte Lake. Participants can savour the scenery of the Lake as they loop around its waters on a flat, circular route. With an exclusive, football-inspired medal awarded to those who finish, this is not one to miss.

Marathon - Day 1 , Half Marathon - Day 1, Marathon - Day 2, and 1 more

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Sat, Jul 6, 2024 - Sun, Jul 7, 2024

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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location
The Caldecotte Pub and Grill, Lakeside Grove, Milton Keynes MK7 8HP, UK
Start times
Marathon - Day 1 : 9:30 AMHalf Marathon - Day 1: 9:30 AM
Marathon - Day 2: 9:30 AMHalf Marathon - Day 2: 9:30 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Euro Football Marathon & Half Marathon 2024
Marathon - Day 1
26.2mi
£39.99
Half Marathon - Day 1
13.1mi
£29.99
Marathon - Day 2
26.2mi
£39.99
Half Marathon - Day 2
13.1mi
£29.99

Route information

The marathon and half-marathon routes loop clockwise around the banks of Caldecotte Lake, famed for its parkland and the home of Milton Keynes Rowing Club. Home to a range of wildlife, the Lake boasts bird hides, waterfowl and dragonflies, and is a favourite with anglers, who are attracted by its populations of perch, carp and bream.

What's included

  • Unique bespoke medal to all finishers of each event, featuring the Dutch 1988 kit on the ribbons
  • Free parking on site
  • Official chip-timed results
  • Race marshals

How to get there

The Caldecotte Pub and Grill, Lakeside Grove, Milton Keynes MK7 8HP, UK
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Parking
The race start is easily accessible off of the A5 and is located 3 miles from the M1. There is free parking available at the Caldecotte Lake Car Park, Bletcham Way. There is also parking located on the north and south shores of the Lake.
Public Transport
The nearest train stations are Bow Brickhill and Fenny Stratford, located a twenty and twenty-five minute walk from the race start.

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Event day logistics

Saturday
09:20 Mandatory race briefings
09:30 Day 1 Marathon and Half Marathon begin
Sunday
09:20 Mandatory race briefings
09:30 Day 2 Marathon and Half Marathon begin
Time Limits
Both the marathon and half marathon events have set time restrictions. The marathon has a time limit of 7 hours, whilst half marathon participants must finish within the cut-off time of 3 hours 30 minutes. Any entrants unable to finish within these time windows will be recorded as a DNF.
Age Requirements
Entrants must be 18 years or over on race day.

FAQs

Will there be water and toilets at the Euro Football Marathon & Half Marathon?
There will be the opportunity to access water and use toilets during each lap of the course.
Can I defer my place in the Euro Football Marathon & Half Marathon?
It is possible for entrants to defer their places up to 7 days before the race. This entry can then be transferred to another Engima event that is available for booking.
Do I need any equipment for the Euro Football Marathon & Half Marathon?
Suitable clothing and footwear should be worn.

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Reg number 10083277

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