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GUIDE
MARATHONS &
HALF-MARATHONS
2019
MONTH-BY-MONTH CALENDAR LISTINGS
EXPERT ADVICE FOR TACKLING 26.2 MILES
THE TOP EVENT INFORMATION
F I ND YOUR NEXT RUNNING CHALLENGE
CONTENTS AW EVENTS GUIDE 2019
CONTENTS
4 SET YOURSELF
A TARGET
Why it’s crucial to have a goal
6 EXPERT ADVICE
Elite athletes give you their top
tips for tackling a marathon
10 YOUR EVENTS
GUIDE STARTS HERE
We examine an extensive range
of marathon and half-marathon
events for 2019
• Limassol • Brighton • Stirling • Newport
• Loch Ness • Yorkshire • Lucerne
24 RACE CALENDAR
Marathon and half-marathon
options for 2019
31 PACE YOURSELF
How to find the strategy for
marathon success
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AW EVENTS GUIDE 2019 SET YOURSELF A TARGET BMAF MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS
WHAT’S YOUR
You could be
HARRY SHAKESHAFT / MARATHON PHOTOS
Karl Welborn about to
crowned BMAF finish the 2018 MBNA
Chester Marathon
champion at
GOAL?
the 2019 ASDA
Foundation
Yorkshire Marathon
AFTER two hugely successful
years at the MBNA Chester
Marathon, the British Masters
Athletic Federation’s Marathon
Championships will move to
the ASDA Foundation Yorkshire
Marathon for 2019.
As was the case in both 2017
and 2018, as well as competing
in the championships, which are
contested every autumn in order
MARK SHEARMAN
to give participants optimum
recovery time from spring races,
BMAF members will again have an
opportunity to represent England
as part of England Athletics’ Age
Group teams programme, where
runners from across England
compete for their country after a
qualification process.
MARATHON
T
HIS is the time of year
when athletes across the
country start hatching
plans and creating goals
for the months to come.
when it comes to giving yourself
your own personal target to hit.
“Everybody has to have a goal.
It’s important to acknowledge that
goal, to put it somewhere where
get a training run done. But when
you know what the goal is and you
know what you’re working towards,
it’s that much easier to get out and
do it.”
MASTERS
Since 2017, the England
representative opportunities have plenty of interest as to who would Who will be the next champions
This guide is focused on you’re reminded every day why you The following pages are packed recognised and rewarded the be crowned British masters to be crowned on October 20,
the challenges presented by the want to do it, why it’s important with options and inspiration. Good commitment of competitive age champion, with Charlene Jacobs- 2019, over the Yorkshire route that
marathon and half-marathon but, to you and what you’re working luck with whatever you choose to group club runners, seeing athletes Conradie, a W45, the first female takes in the beautiful city of York
whatever your goal, the key is towards. do in 2019. from Masters 35 upwards given finisher with a time of 2:52:54, and the surrounding countryside?
simply to have one in the first place. “It’s a tough journey and there the chance to earn an England age while Karl Welborn (M35) was l For dates and information on
“It’s paramount,” says marathon are times when you are tired and Euan Crumley, group vest, with the home line-up the first male home in the BMAF all future BMAF Championships,
world record-holder Paula Radcliffe you don’t really want to go out and Editorial Director taking on a Celtic Nations team. Championships, finishing third in plus details on how to enter,
At Chester in 2018 there was the open race in a time of 2:28:48. visit bmaf.org.uk
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AW EVENTS GUIDE 2019 EXPERT ADVICE @ATHLETICSWEEKLY
THE SECRETS OF
British champion
Lily Partridge’s
top five pointers
SUCCESS
1. Don’t focus on the
race. It’s counter-intuitive
because you won’t be able
to forget about it but try
and focus on one week at a
time and making sure that
We ask the elites to give their top tips you are being as consistent
as you can every week. If
on how best to tackle a marathon that means taking a few
easier days or cross training
MARK SHEARMAN
Jonny Mellor: consistency is key to be able to do those long
runs properly, then do it.
2. Don’t get caught
up on distance.
If you miss a long run or
can’t go as far as often
as you’d like then take
confidence from what you
have done and just enjoy
the process of getting fit
and the rest will come to
you.
3. Eat. Don’t diet.
Fuel your training and make
sure you’re eating good
quality meals, especially in
the 24 hours before you
have a harder or longer
effort during training – it
helps massively!
Be consistent runner ever. “Marathon runners tend
4. Buy two pairs of good
“Marathon training is not about to over-do things but more is not
quality running shoes
smashing sessions out of the park always better.
(one of which you’ll run the
but ticking the work off consistently,”
race in) and stick to them;
says 2:12:57 marathon runner Practice race pace don’t be distracted by
Jonny Mellor. “I’ve been guilty “Practice race pace on your own
marketing!
of pushing too hard in build-ups sometimes – during tempo runs or
5. Run on a range
previously and being over-cooked within long runs – so that you get
of surfaces and at
come race day.” used to the rhythm of your stride,”
different speeds. Use
says elite marathon runner Emma
the opportunity of needing
Rest Stepto. “Listening to your footfall and
to up your running to
“Make sure you get enough rest. breathing can help you can relax into
experiment with terrain and
Improvement comes from the the correct pace and get familiar with
pace. It’ll keep you from
body’s adaptation in response to the how it feels.
getting stagnated and will
MARK SHEARMAN
stimulus of training, so rest is vital,” “Concentrating on maintaining Lily Partridge: help build all-round strength
says Mara Yamauchi, the second- pace, with just your own thoughts as mix up the pace and and fitness.
fastest British female marathon company, is often what you will have terrain for your runs
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AW EVENTS GUIDE 2019 EXPERT ADVICE
JEFF HOLMES / THE GREAT RUN COMPANY
GLOUCESTER MARATHON / HALF MARATHON & 50K.
SUNDAY 20th JANUARY 2019
Come and join us on what is largely flat and traffic-free course.
Chris Thompson: getting
The course has been changed so it’s now a faster loop, starting and
enough sleep is vital finishing on the school lane, Sevenvale Sports Centre, Quedgeley.
Thompson’s guide to
to face in the race, so it’s a great a good night’s sleep Runners of all abilities welcome
MARK SHEARMAN
Joasia
way to be prepared and confident for 1. Try to eat an hour earlier than
when the real thing takes place.
Zakrzewski
usual at dinner. It will hopefully Elite, Club, Charity and Recreational Runners
bring on an earlier night.
Remember your goal 2. Start the process to settle Classic Medal & T-Shirts for all Competitors
“Remember why you’re doing down early with less TV/phone
it, as that makes all the training use, so you can switch the
worthwhile, whatever happens on mind off. SIGN UP NOW REGISTER ONLINE AT
race day. It also means that you
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3. A short podcast in bed with
the lights off can offer some http://gloucestermarathon.co.uk
and plans and stick to your goals,” mind relaxation to drop off.
says international marathon runner 4. Don’t over nap. Yes they help
Joasia Zakrzewski. and are essential for some, but
“The body can become restless napping for too long can throw
Enjoy it and you struggle for deep sleep. off the important evening sleep.
“Enjoyment,” says eight-time London When time is precious and you can’t 5. Be organised. the stress of
Marathon champion David Weir. give yourself extra time in bed that training and the upcoming event
“Enjoy the training. Don’t take it puts more pressure to get to sleep, can send your mind racing
personally, just enjoy it.” creating a vicious circle. before it’s even started. By being
“Good sleeping habits are key. It organised you can park it all up
Get good at sleeping only takes a couple of poor nights and switch off you mind easier
“I looked back at my diary from my sleep and training needs to be at night.
first marathon build-up and noted/ altered. 6. If you’re not getting the sleep
remembered I had a lot of sleep “Pressing on through tiredness quality you want, I would suggest
issues,” says British international is a fine line. When the big sessions getting to bed earlier rather than
marathon runner and 2010 European come don’t be surprised or stressed staying in bed longer to get back
10,000m silver medallist Chris by the body fighting against a good into your rhythm. It will help you
Thompson. “You’d think sleep would night’s sleep. It’s in overdrive and get into good habits and keep a
be easy after hard sessions but it can needs to calm down. It will if you routine.
be quite the opposite. let it.”
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OPAP LIMASSOL MARATHON GSO MARCH 23-24
Limassol is an ideal spring marathon option
RUN LIMASSOL
T
HE OPAP Limassol with high numbers of participants runners looking to smash their
Marathon GSO is achieving PBs across the individual targets.
celebrating its 13th year races each year. For overseas visitors, the race
on March 23-24, 2019 and
the event is once more looking
forward to welcoming 15,000
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welcomes runners of all ages
and abilities over the course of
organisers have put in place some
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the best prices on a range of
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With its stunning location, excellent parallel events. delivery to the hotel, transportation
beautiful Mediterranean climate, Runners can take on the AIMS- to the start line and entry to the
magnificent views and first-class accredited marathon, Limassol Half famous pasta party!
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The timing of the event makes
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The packages are a superb
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BRIGHTON MARATHON WEEKEND APRIL 13-14
BRIGHTON
When the sun
shines in Brighton
there is no better
location
ROCKS!
T
HE Brighton Marathon former international, Helen Davies, The BM10k saw 2018 women’s
Weekend is an exciting ran her quickest time since 2012. winner, Charlotte Arter, end the year
three-day running event, The first-place winner in the second in the British 10k rankings
comprising the BM10k 2019 Brighton Marathon will win running 32:17, which also places
and the Brighton Marathon, £2,000 with prizes also allocated her 16th on the British All-Time
The Cancer Research UK Kids for the first eight men and women. lists..
& Teens Mini Mile Races and The restructuring of time bonuses Meanwhile, the Brighton crowd
the Event Village, which hosts for the 2019 event will also offer a witnessed a thrilling encounter in
150,000 people on Brighton new opportunity for British athletes the men’s race as Luke Caldwell
beach. in Brighton. came from behind in the final
Each year the Brighton A sum of £1500 is on offer for a moments to pip Doug Musson
Marathon and the BM10k have British-only course record (2:18:04/ and Adam Hickey to the line in
attracted top-class distance 2:31:08) and £750 will be paid out 29:23.
runners to the event. 2017 was the for performances under 2:20 for More information is available
first year where British-only athletes men and 2:36 for women making it at: brightonmarathonweekend.
were invited to compete, and this more relevant and appealing. co.uk/club-elite-athletes/
will be repeated for the 2019 event Another popular event amongst General entries for the
on Sunday 14 April. some of Britain’s best runners Brighton Marathon are now
The UK’s 2nd largest marathon is the BM10k. Taking place right closed to the public but club
offers elite runners the chance to before the marathon the BM10k runners are still able to secure a
race head to head against each offers a fast, flat route and all the guaranteed entry. Please go to
other, bringing competitive racing atmosphere and course highlights brightonmarathonweekend.
back to the forefront of marathon of the marathon. co.uk/club-elite-athletes for
running. First place winner in the BM10k more information.
In 2018 Stuart Hawkes knocked men’s and women’s races will win The 2019 Brighton Marathon will
over four minutes off his PB in an a prize of £1,000. Breaking 28:45 also offer runners the opportunity
enthralling race to win against Dan (men’s) or 32:00 (women’s) will to qualify to represent England at
Nash, while women’s winner and receive a time bonus of £1,000. Masters age group level.
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BE YOUR
SIMPLYHEALTH GREAT STIRLING RUN APRIL 28
STUNNING GREATEST
STIRLING
Stirling is becoming
an increasing popular
running destination
T
HE Simplyheath Great XCountry and the brand new Great the stunning scenery of
Stirling Run is coming in Stirling Castle Run coming to the Clackmannanshire – also featured
spring, with spectacular city in January, the central Scotland in the half-marathon – as you enter
half-marathon and full venue is proving to be a hit with elite Blairlogie, beneath the imposing
marathon events on offer. athletes and recreational runners cliffs of Dumyat, then back towards
Following the success of alike – no real surprise given the Stirling itself, passing through the
Stirling’s inaugural marathon beautiful setting on offer. city centre where thousands of
in 2017, when it immediately The Great Stirling Run marathon spectators come to cheer on the
established itself as one the course starts and finishes in the runners, before finishing in Kings
UK’s biggest marathons, the centre of Stirling, the Gateway to Park, in full view of the magnificent
second staging of the event took the Highlands. Stirling Castle.
on an added dimension, with a Runners make their way into Stirling is within easy reach of
remodelled course and the the Stirlingshire countryside, past Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen
introduction of a 13.1-mile option. the Blair Drummond Safari Park, and is less than an hour away from
Having listened to runners’ through Doune, Dunblane and the stunning Loch Lomond and
feedback, the new route proved Bridge of Allan, before completing a Trossachs National Park, making it MARATHON & HALF MARATHON | SUNDAY 28 APRIL 2019
to be a real success, as was the circuit of the University of Stirling’s a perfect place to spend a weekend
stirling
relocation of the event village to the
picturesque Kings Park.
campus in the shadow of the
historic Wallace Monument.
next spring.
Register now at:
GREATRUN.ORG/STIRLING
With the Great International The course then features greatrun.org/stirling
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ABP NEWPORT WALES MARATHON MAY 5
Why not aim to be one of those
RUN FASTER
running a PB in Wales next May
THAN EVER BEFORE
ON ONE OF THE UK’S FLATTEST MARATHON COURSES
DISCOUNTED
EARLY BIRD
ENTRIES
AVAILABLE
WELSH WONDER
T
HE ABP Newport Wales Discounted early bird entries
Marathon & 10k will return are now available for the
for 2019 on Sunday 5 May, marathon, but these are expected 72% ran a PB in 2018
after nearly 10,000 runners to sell out soon!
made the inaugural outing a big Early bird entrants can sign Unbeatable atmosphere and course
success earlier this year. up for just £48 (full price £52) and entertainment
It boasts one of the UK’s flattest members of Welsh Athletics can
marathon courses, perfect for those enter for just £42. Takes in the regenerated city centre
looking to take on the mammoth Entries include a technical tee, and stunning surrounding countryside
distance for the first time or those finishers goodies, premium
chasing a target time or good for finishers medal, fully closed
age qualification. 72% of finishers opportunity for visitors and locals roads, chip timing, pacers in SUNDAY 5 MAY 2019
ran a PB in 2018! alike to experience the regenerated every starting wave, use of a
The route of Wales’ only big city city-centre. smartphone tracking app and
www.newportwalesmarathon.co.uk
marathon (which is the nation’s A flat, fast supporting 10K race, access to free training advice and
second largest road race behind which attracts some of the UK’s events.
the popular Cardiff Half Marathon) top athletes, gives runners of all You can sign up at
was devised by double Olympic abilities and supporting marathon newportwalesmarathon.co.uk
marathon runner Steve Brace. spectators the opportunity to get The event is organised by
Starting and finishing on Newport’s involved in one of Wales’ biggest Run 4 Wales, the events team Title Partner Official Partners Strategic Partners Lead Charity
vibrant riverfront; the route offers weekends of running, without behind events like the Cardiff Half Prif Bartner Partneriaid Swyddogola Partneriaeth Stategol Partner Elusen
coastal wildlife, picturesque committing to the 26.2-mile Marathon, Cardiff Bay Run and
medieval villages and a high-profile distance. VELOTHON Wales.
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BAXTERS LOCH NESS MARATHON OCTOBER 6
THE HIGH ROAD
If you’re going to put yourself through hell,
you might as well do it in heaven.
T
HE Baxters Loch Ness route alongside world-famous and spectators over the race
Marathon, which takes Loch Ness, starting in an weekend with a Sports Expo,
place on 6 October 2019, atmospheric moorland setting, Baxters Food & Drink Fayre,
is one of the most and continues through stunning live music and kids’ activities
06.10.19
stunning marathons in the world. Highland scenery, taking you along throughout the weekend.
With spectacular scenery, the shores of Loch Ness, across There are many marathons
fantastic atmosphere and a truly the River Ness, to finish in that promise spectacular scenery,
memorable experience – it’s no Inverness, capital city of the fantastic atmosphere and a truly
wonder runners come from around Highlands. memorable experience – but few Marathon | 10K | 5K | Wee Nessie
the world to take part. If a full marathon isn’t for you, deliver it quite like the Baxters
“Breathtakingly beautiful”, why not enter the Baxters River Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of lochnessmarathon.com
“friendly atmosphere”, “flawless Ness 10K or 5K? Following a flat, Running.
organisation”, “felt like a festival scenic, point-to-point course Guaranteed marathon places
not just a race” are just some of the through the historic Highland and early bird entry are available GUARANTEED MARATHON ENTRY AVAILABLE NOW
comments from the 8000 runners capital of Inverness, both races NOW. Be part of it and sign up
in 2018 so why not come and offer excellent ‘PB’ potential. today at: lochnessmarathon.com
experience it for yourself? Make a Highland weekend of
The Loch Ness Marathon it and come with family or friends; Follow on Facebook, Twitter and
follows a spectacular point-to-point there’s plenty to entertain runners Instagram #runlochness
The Event Frontrunners
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Nearly 7000 runners
entered the 2018 event
NORTHERN TREAT
running
A
SIX-TIME sell-out, runners Previous elite athletes to take
from the UK and beyond on the 26.2-mile course include
flock to York to take on Paralympic gold medallist Hannah
the Asda Foundation Cockcroft and Kenyan-born Edwin
Yorkshire Marathon each year – Korir who competed for the United
in 2018 over 7000 runners tackled States at the 2016 Rio Olympic
this white rose favourite! Games. Korir remains the course
Starting at the University of York, record-holder with a time of
runners flood the historic city of 2:13:31.
York with a sea of colour passing This year’s marathon enjoyed
landmarks such as the ancient city highlights including emotional
walls, York Minster and Clifford’s scenes at the finish with terminally
Tower. ill Sean Coxhead and his Good
Leaving the city, they then Gym team crossing the line, an
head down country lanes, take in Prized for its flat and fast course, ultramarathon qualification for a
breath-taking Yorkshire countryside the Yorkshire Marathon is suitable 73-year-old veteran and a marriage
and pass villages breaming with for runners of all ages and abilities. proposal – she said yes. What will Find us on
supportive spectators. All before Its accommodating gradient offers 2019 bring us?
runforall.com
returning to the university for an great PB potential and annually Entries are now available at
electric finish. attracts a competitive elite field. runforall.com
2 0 A W E V E N T S G U I D E 2 0 1 9 All profits from Run For All Ltd go directly to the Jane Tomlinson Appeal.
All entrants are encouraged to fundraise for the charity of their choice. 20.10.19Free travel
with public
SWISS CITY MARATHON OCTOBER 27 transport from all
over Switzerland!
Lucerne
provides a
remarkable
setting in
which to run
DUO HALF 10KM FOR
MARATHON
MARATHON MARATHON 10KM
42.195 KM
2x21 KM 21 KM
SWISS GOAL SWISS CITY
T MAR ATHON
HE Swiss city of Lucerne Lucerne concert and conference
Runners pass
offers a truly spectacular venue before travelling through
the water tower
setting for an autumn the old town – Lucerne is
running adventure. well-known for its preserved
Situated right in the heart of medieval architecture – before
Europea, in a region surrounded by heading back to the finish in the
27 OCTOBER 2019
imposing mountains and with the Museum of Transport.
city sitting on Lake Lucerne, the With half-marathon and 10km
Swiss City Marathon will present options available, as well as a wide
a memorable challenge and the range of sights to see – such as the
perfect opportunity to explore and The Chapel Bridge with the Water
take in the beautiful surroundings. Tower, the most photographed
There’s certainly plenty to see monument in Switzerland – the L U C E R N E
on a picturesque marathon route Swiss City Marathon would make
which begins at the renowned through the football stadium of FC for an impressive addition to your
Swiss Museum of Transport before Lucerne. running calendar.
travelling along Lake Lucerne, Runners will then return to For more information and to W W W . S W I S S C I T Y M A R A T H O N . C H
around the Horw peninsula and the city, next to the striking KKL enter, visit: swisscitymarathon.ch
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VICTAH SAILER
YOUR
PICK
Which events
will you choose
to run in 2019?
JANUARY 14
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Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon
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Seville Marathon
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Watford Half-Marathon Brighton Half-Marathon Vitality Big Half
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Inverness Half-Marathon
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Exeter Half-Marathon Roding Valley Half-Marathon Barcelona Marathon
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Roding
Valley
MARCH 3
Half
Tokyo Marathon
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Marathon
APRIL 15
Boston Marathon
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APRIL 28 Ashton Playing Fields, Woodford Green, Essex
Virgin Money London Marathon
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especially for those wishing to use it as a warm-up for the London Marathon.
Virgin SEPTEMBER 29
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BMW Berlin Marathon
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OCTOBER 13
Bank of America Chicago
Marathon
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FOREST OF DEAN FOREST OF DEAN
NOVEMBER 3
TCS New York City Marathon
SPRING TRAILS AUTUMN
tcsnycmarathon.org HALF MARATHON Rotary Club of the
HALF MARATHON
Sunday, Royal Forest of Dean Sunday,
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Sage Reading Half-Marathon milanomarathon.it Simplyhealth Great Stirling Run 10am start 10am start
readinghalfmarathon.com Rome Marathon greatrun.org/great-stirling-run
EDP Lisbon Half-Marathon maratondiroma.it Antwerp Marathon UKA affiliated club members: £25. UKA affiliated club members: £25.
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OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO vienna-marathon.com forestofdean-halfmarathon.co.uk/ forestofdean-halfmarathon.co.uk/
limassolmarathon.com Generali Berlin Half-Marathon MAY 5 spring_trails autumn
Forest of Dean Spring Trails generali-berliner-halbmarathon.de Deep River Rock Belfast
Half-Marathon City Marathon
forestofdean-halfmarathon.co.uk/ APRIL 14 belfastcitymarathon.com
spring_trails Belgrade Marathon ABP Newport Wales Marathon
bgdmarathon.org newportwalesmarathon.co.uk
APRIL 7 Brighton Marathon Volkswagen Prague Marathon
Hannover Marathon brightonmarathonweekend.co.uk runczech.com
marathon-hannover.de Schneider Electric ABP Southampton Marathon
Asics Greater Manchester Marathon Paris Marathon abpsouthamptonhalf.co.uk
greatermanchestermarathon.com schneiderelectricparismarathon.com
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HARMONY GENEVA and could be much cheaper than you marathons start a short bus ride out of
Watford Half-Marathon
MARATHON
Sunday 3 February 2019 – 10.30am Start
might have first imagined. town, with each winding their way through
(May 11-12) From the airport, passengers have 80 the beautiful Swiss countryside before
Cassiobury Park, Watford WD18 7HY
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for the marathon as well as a half- and it only takes around 20 minutes before views of the lake and the surrounding
marathon and 10k events taking place you are in the city and within easy walking mountains. At the finish line and race
over the weekend, Geneva makes a great distance of the majority of hotels. village there’s plenty to keep family and
springtime event to consider. Hotels also offer free day tickets for spectators occupied, while Lake Geneva,
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currently 64.50 by Tomas Abyu and 73.42 BY Liz Yelling.
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Cardiff Half-Marathon yourself in the right start area, as it’s easy to be swept means you will overtake thousands, which is great for
cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk along at the pace of runners around you. Don’t worry your confidence and your finish time!
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