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MK
HALF MARATHON
& MARATHON
EVENT GUIDE
PLATINUM JUBILEE EVENT
2 MAY 2022
mkmarathon.com
Welcome to the MK Marathon
THE MK MARATHON TEAM WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR SPONSORS,
PARTNERS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT.
WITHOUT THEM THIS EVENT COULD NOT TAKE PLACE.
One of these medals will be waiting for you at the finish!
Twitter: @mk_marathon
Facebook: MiltonKeynesMarathon
EA Licence ID: 2022-42578
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01-02 May 2022
Event Schedule
MONDAY 2nd MAY Car Parks Open 07:30
Stadium Open 08:00
Race Village Open 09:30
Closes 16:45
Warm Up Starts 09:40
Half Marathon Start 10:00
Awards* 12:00
Marathon Start 10:00
Awards* 14:00
Marathon Relay Start 10:00
Awards* 14:05
Superhero Fun Run Start 10:30
Awards* 11:00
* Awards will be presented on the main stage in the Race Village
RACE RULES HEADPHONES
This event will be run under UK Athletics The use of bone conductor type
rules. The course has been officially headphones is acceptable, but NO OTHER
measured taking the shortest route types of headphones/earphones will be
without cutting corners or mounting allowed at this event.
pavements. If you cut corners then you Anyone seen wearing headphones/
might not complete the full distance. earphones (excluding bone conductor
GOLD STATUS EVENT headphones) will be disqualified from the
The MK Marathon Weekend has won race and listed as DSQ on the results.
GOLD from the Brtitish Association of Road We know this isn’t fun, but your safety is
Races (BARR) for the EIGHTH year running! our priority.
This award recognises our exceptionally
high standard of race organisation and
commitment to our runners.
SHOKZ Bone conduction headphones are
our preferred brand and are available from
the Up & Running store in Milton Keynes.
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Race Village
You will LOVE this year’s Race Village located outside gate 5! We have a full
line up of exciting live acts on stage, and many different activities for all the
family to participate in.
To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee we have hired
Queen-Esque Tribute Show Band
to entertain you in the afternoon!
You will be able to buy a pint in the Cow Shed Bar and there
will be plenty of tastie food options available, so join us for an
unmissable day of family fun!
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an event partner of the
Milton Keynes Marathon 2022.
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RUNNING NUMBERS
ENTRIES BEFORE 31ST MARCH NON-UK ENTRIES
Your running number will be posted week You can collect from the Up & Running
commencing 18th April. shop.
No changes can be made after 31st March • Sunday 24th April at 11 am until Friday
and individual packs can not be intercepted. 29th April at 8 pm
If your pack has not been delivered or • Elder Gate, Portway, Milton Keynes,
is lost, then you will need to collect a MK9 1EN
replacement only at the Mini Expo or Race
Registration (use gate 6). If you are unable to collect your Running
Number from Up & Running then as a last
You will need to take your booking resort, you will be able to collect it from the
confirmation with you, which can be Race Registration.
printed here
LATE ENTRIES AT THE MINI EXPO
myevents.active.com
You will be able to grab a late entry place
APRIL ENTRIES only at the Mini Expo, which will be held
at Up & Running. Please pay by cash. The
Entries will close on 15th April at midnight. price can be found on the race page of the
You will need to collect your Running website.
Number from Up & Running.
• Thursday 28th April: 4 pm - 8 pm
• Sunday 24th April at 11 am until Friday
29th April at 8 pm • Friday 29th April: 4 pm - 8 pm
• Elder Gate, Portway, Milton Keynes, There will be NO entries on race day.
MK9 1EN
NEED SAFETY PINS?
No changes can be made after 15th April
and we do not offer refunds if you are These can be found at the Race
unable to run this event. Registration, baggage, or Info Point.
If you are unable to collect your Running GIVING AWAY YOUR NUMBER
Number from Up & Running then as a last Any runner found running with a number
resort, you will be able to collect it from the in another runner’s name or without a
Race Registration. valid entry will be disqualified and may
be banned from future events. This is in
accordance with UKA guidelines.
When you receive your Running Number you are ready to run!
Just pin on your number and you're ready to go.
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28TH - 29TH April | 4pm-8pm
COLLECT YOUR
RACE NUMBER &
VISIT OUR EXPO
At Up & Running Milton Keynes
Make sure you’re race day ready with
20% OFF our expo brands*
@upandrunningmiltonkeynes miltonkeynes@upandrunning.co.uk
Elder Gate, The Portway, Milton Keynes, MK9 1EN 0190 823 2321
*T&Cs Apply: Not in conjunction with any other offers or discounts. Valid with your MK Marathon 2022 race number.
Mini Expo - Up & Running
The Mini Expo will be held at the Up & Running store in Milton Keynes.
Come and collect your late entry running number, sort out any issues, meet
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some suppliers, and
- 29
THtreat yourself
April | 4pm-8pm
TH to some goodies.
COLLECT YOUR
LOCATION:
20% OFF
Up & Running, Elder Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 1EN
RACE NUMBERBR&ANDS!
Please make sure you give your number plate at the pay desk.
WHEN: SOME
Thursday 28th April 4pm - 8pm
VISIT OUR EXPO
Friday 29th April 4pm - 8pm
At Up & Running Milton Keynes
Make sure you’re race day ready with
20% OFF our expo brands*
AVOID RACE DAY QUEUES!
CALLING ALL SUPERHERO FUN RUN, AND HALF/MARATHON APRIL
ENTRISE, WHY NOT COLLECT YOUR PACK FROM THE MINI EXPO?
9train for free
Live in Milton Keynes?
Visiting Milton Keynes
for the MK Marathon?
Present this pass before 10th May 2022
and you can train for free, we’re just a
10 minute drive from the stadium.
T: 01908 760259 www.fiercegym.co.uk
11 Bridgeturn Avenue, Old Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5QLA registered charity
Milton Keynes,
Let's do this.
Join Team Macmillan, Headline
Charity Partner, for the Half
Marathon.
www.macmillan.org.uk/MKHalfMarathonRunner Checklist
Take time to run through this checklist in preparation for Race Day.
BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE HOUSE: ON RACE DAY, REMEMBER TO:
• Warm clothing you don’t mind leaving • Fill in the medical and emergency contact
behind, to keep you warm at the Start (you details on the back of your race number
will be able to discard these before the race) • Pin your race number to the front of your
• Running watch top (where Race Marshals can see it)
• Breakfast/pre-race fuel • Attach the baggage label to your kit bag
• Vaseline to prevent chafing (this will also be • Arrange where and when you will meet
available at every water stop) your friends and family after the race.
• Sunscreen • Tell your supporters your running number
• Running kit and trainers so they can track you on the website:
• Race Pack and Safety pins (unless collecting mkmarathon.com/results
on the day)
ON THE DAY
PUT IN YOUR KIT BAG: Remember to check weather forecasts before
• Clean / warm items of clothing for after the the race and dress accordingly on Race Day.
race (top, bottoms, socks)
• Flip flops for sore feet! DO NOT RUN IF YOU FEEL UNWELL
• Micro-pore tape or blister plasters Leading up to Race Day, one of the bravest
• Money decisions any runner has to make is not to run if
• Wet wipes they have been unwell. If you find yourself in this
• Mobile phone (turned off) dilemma, no matter how hard you have trained
• Post-race snacks / fuel or how much you have been looking forward to
the race, it is essential for your own health and
DON’T PUT IN YOUR KIT BAG: safety and that of others, that you do not run if
• Food items that can leak, squash or ruin you are unwell or unfit in any way.
other items
• Sharp items such as scissors, razor blades or
pen knives
• Flammable devices or substances
• Valuables or expensive items e.g. laptops,
iPads, jewellery
• Heavy items
12Run - Cheer - Volunteer
RUN As a volunteer you will receive a
Subway lunch, an amazing Platinum
The MK Marathon makes it easy to join Jubilee inspired technical t-shirt and a
the run of a lifetime with quick online commemorative badge.
registration. Whether you want to run the Please join our team here
5k, the marathon, half marathon or 10k, or
get the family signed up for the Superhero mkmarathon.com/eventcrew
Fun Run, you’ll find all the options online
at mkmarathon.com. Just visit our website
and click “Register Now” to see what
FAMILY MEETING POINT
spaces we have available. We suggest that you agree to meet your
friends and family in the Race Village
CHEER outside Gate 5.
The stadium is the perfect place for you
to see your runner run a victory lap of the RUNNER TRACKING
pitch and cross the finish line. There is free You can track a runner’s timing chip as
entry to the stadium all day from 8am. You they cross timing mats on the course,
can come and go as you please. Seats will
however, their real-time location on the
be filled on a first come, first served basis –
so grab a seat, bring your bells and whistles map might not be accurate if they speed
up or slow down between mats. The
and cheer them on to the finish! There will
tracking will capture your runner’s time
be a full schedule of entertainment in the
at 10K, halfway, mile 20, and when they
Rightmove Race Village outside gate 5 of
cross the finish line.
Stadium MK. mkmarathon.com/results
NB. Dogs are not allowed in the stadium.
Tracking will begin to work when the
VOLUNTEER runners cross the tracking mat just after
the star linet.
Our volunteers are the backbone and heart
of the MK Marathon Weekend event.
Everyone of them is a hero and we thank
them from the bottom of our hearts for
their support.
13Marathon & Half Marathon
Monday 2nd May @ 10am
The stadium is totally enclosed and has a bowl like design. It certainly is a
large and imposing stadium. A spacious concourse area runs around the
stadium where you will find ample toilets.
THE VENUE Numbers to the Medal tent in the Arena next
Stadium MK, Stadium Way, Milton Keynes, to baggage to collect your 3rd MK Challenge
Bucks, MK1 1ST. Medal after the main event.
The stadium will open at 08:00 and there will Please make sure you collect this after the
be concessions offering hot drinks and snacks. main event as we will be unable to post them
to you afterwards.
BAGGAGE
MK LEGEND MEDAL
Baggage will be located in the Arena. Please
use Gate 6. There will be male and female The MK Marathon has a Loyalty Club known
changing areas (large toilets) for the sole use as ‘The Legends’ to reward runners who have
of runners. completed 5 or 10 MK Marathons (need not
be consecutive).
Remove the luggage tag from the bottom of
your race number and securely attach to your To claim your Legend medal simply email an
kit bag. image of yourself with your 5 medals after
the fifth marathon event, or 10 medals after
Please don’t bring valuables to the event. If
your tenth marathon event, confirming your
you leave a mobile phone in your bag, please
full postal address and we will post your
make sure that it is switched off.
#Legend or #XLegend medal.
All items are left at your own risk.
THE FINISH
INFO POINT
All races finish next to the players tunnel
There will be an Information Point inside the inside Stadium MK. Encourage your friends
stadium, just on the right as you enter Gate 5. and family to give you a shout as you enter
Our helpful team will be ready to answer your the stadium. A video camera will display your
queries and provide assistance. finish on the big screens. When you cross
LOST PROPERTY the line please keep moving around the pitch
There will be an Info Point located near gate where you will be presented with water and
5 on the stadium concourse. If you think you medal.
have lost an item at the event, it may have You will then continue along the service
been handed in. tunnel to the Arena. In the Arena you will be
TOILETS given your rewards, and then on to collect
your baggage.
Toilets will be open in the Stadium from
08:00. There will also be portable toilets at Only finishers will be entitled to a Medal.
every water stop. MASSAGE
MK CHALLENGE MEDAL The massage area is located in the Arena.
If you are taking part in the Rocket 5K on Massages are provided by Body Limits for a
Sunday, then you should take both Runner small fee.
14DIRT HALF CHALLENGE
SATURDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2022
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NOW!
HALF MARATHON TRAIL RACE
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ENTRIES NOW OPEN16
CONCOURSE
GATE 3 GATE 5
INFO POINT
- Information Desk
- Lost Property
- Lost Child
EAST STAND
MASSAGES
COLLECTION - COW SHED BAR
NORTH STAND
SOUTH STAND
Rewards
LEGEND
SUPERHERO BIB
Charity Stall
Mens toilets
STADIUM BAGGAGE
Stadium Layout
Ladies toilets
ARENA 1st Aid
Food kiosk
Baggage
RELAY
TEAMS REGISTRATION
1st Aid FINISH BAR 3 PACKET PICKUP ONLY
Massages
1st Aid GATE 6A GATE 6
VIP's
MK Challenge Medal WEST STAND VIP ROOM
Info Point - Ambassadors
- VIP's
Concourse - Pacers
Rewards GATE 7
DOUBLETREE
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Travel Information
THIS IS A LARGE EVENT AND WE SUGGEST YOU ARRIVE EARLY TO
AVOID CONGESTION AND STRESS!
PLAN YOUR JOURNEY IN ADVANCE BY COACH
StadiumMK is situated at Denbigh North, National Express are running coaches from
just off the A5, south of Central Milton London Victoria Coach Station to Milton
Keynes and just north of Bletchley. For Keynes Coach Park. The coach takes 1 hour
those familiar with MK’s grid road system, and 20 minutes. You should be able to
the ground is on V6 Grafton Street on the share a taxi with other runners from the
junction with H9 Groveway. coach park to the stadium.
ROAD CLOSURES book.nationalexpress.com
Road closures will be in place from 6 am in DROP OFF POINT
the surrounding roads. You can view the
interactive map here There will be a designated drop-off point
on the west side of the stadium outside
mkmarathon.com/road-closures the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel. Access this via
Grafton Street which is just off the A5 or
BY TRAIN use postcode MK1 1ST
The nearest railway station is Fenny STADIUM PARKING
Stratford which is just over a mile away
from Stadium MK, however this is on the For pre-booked Stadium parking enter the
local Bletchley to Bedford line. There is also stadium area via Grafton Street MK1 1ST
Bletchley Railway Station which is around and you will be directed to your parking
about two miles away from the stadium. area by event staff. Please bring a copy of
Surprisingly taxis are scarce outside your receipt with you. See website for more
Bletchley station so best to pre-book one information on travel and parking
in advance (Skyline 01908 222111 are a
local taxi firm). Otherwise, you can embark mkmarathon.com/travel
on the 35-40 minute walk to the stadium. DISABLED PARKING
The station is served by trains from London
Euston & Birmingham New Street. There are about 40 disabled parking bays at
the stadium, which will be allocated to blue
More likely though you will end up at badge holders on a first come basis. The
Milton Keynes Central which is around MK Marathon have no control over these
three miles away. You can buy a return bus spaces and they can’t be pre-booked.
ticket for one of our private buses to get to
the stadium.
For train timetable information and to plan
a journey contact National Rail inquiries on
08457 484950.
www.nationalrail.co.uk
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Race Number The timing chip is stuck on the back of your race number - please do not remove it or The timing chip is stuck on the back of your race number please do not remove it or damage it. Your Race Number incorporates a timing RED START chip on the reverse and a removable luggage label. HALF
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RUNNER NUMBER
• Marathon numbers are blue from number 1001.
• Half Marathon numbers are green from 4001.
• Relay numbers have a picture background and are from 9001.
• The coloured bar on the right of the number shows your start zone.
• There is a tear off tag on the bottom for your baggage.
• Runner numbers will be personalised and show t-shirt size if you entered before the
postal deadline (31st March). If you didn't give us your tee size then this will be blank,
but you will still be able to collect a tee in rewards.
• Any runner found to be wearing another person’s number will be disqualified.
MARATHON 26.2
1001
COLOURED STRIPE
SHOWS THE
STARTING ZONE
RED
T-SHIRT IMAGE L START
SHOWS THE
ZONE
FIRST NAME
T-SHIRT SIZE
MAIN SPONSOR
TEAR OFF
1001
BAGGAGE TAG
TEAR OFF CAREFULLY & PULL WEEKEND BAGGAGE LABEL
NUMBER END THROUGH SLIT
The timing chip is stuck on the back of the race number.
Runners must not remove it or damage it!
Please note all competition times will be based on your Gun time and not your Chip time.
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WWW.MKJOBSHOW.CO.UKRace Start Zones
YOU SHOULD BE IN YOUR STARTING ZONE BY 9:50
Runner
P Parking
There will only be a short break between each zone starting.
Nandos
Bella Italia
Chimichanga, Prezzo
TGI Fridays, Pizza Express DISCARDING CLOTHES AT THE START
Frankie & Benny's
Costa If it’s a cold day we advise you to
bring some old clothes with you to
wear whilst waiting to start. Once you
set off, please discard your clothing
McD
to the sides of the start zone. All
discarded clothing will be collected by
Toilets one of our local charities.
SAXON STREET
V7
stadiumMK 4
EAST
STAND
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Dawso
ROAD
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FINIS KFC CLOSED
Toilets
Hotel
Meeting
Points
5
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Superhero
Registration
Beer
Garden
Arena
7 RACE VILLAGE STAGE
START PLATFORM
6 WARM UP Start THE START
AREA Zones
P Event Staff
Parking
P Runner
Parking
DW SPORTS
ASDA
NO EVENT ROAD
PARKING CLOSEDMedical Advice
There are enormous health benefits to participating in and training for a
marathon. However, it is also a huge physical challenge, which requires a
sensible and safe approach.
ARE YOU FIT ENOUGH TO TAKE PART? If you have previously encountered any
significant medical problems while taking
We advise that you do not participate on
part in a running event, such as heat or
Race Day unless you have achieved the
hydration issues, it is especially important
recommended mileage in your training runs
that you check with your medical advisers
and urge you to take the time to understand
and/or a sports physician whether or not
issues surrounding hydration, fuel and any
you should take part in the MK Marathon
medications you might be taking.
Weekend.
If you have any medical conditions such
If you took out cancellation insurance with
as heart (cardiac) problems, asthma or
ACTIVE refund, and are unable to make the
diabetes, it is essential that you check with
event, then please contact them directly to
your medical advisers or GP whether there
see if you can make a claim
is any medical reason why you should not
train or take part. They may advise you https://refund.active.com/event
against you running and if they do, you must
take their advice.
We request that you include full details of
any medical problems, medication, allergies
and contact details on the back of your
running number, should we need to treat
you during the race.
26First Aid
The MK Marathon Weekend has employed the services of a team of
experienced clinical specialists to support the event. Medical teams will be
on site at all times; at the Start, Finish and on the course.
There will be a First Aid station at mile 7, SUMMARY
16, 21 and 24 for the marathon and mile
• Please take care and listen to your body.
7 and 9 for the half marathon. There will
also be Rapid Response Cars, Emergency • Make sure you train properly, following a
Ambulances and Cycle Response Units. good training plan well ahead of Race Day.
Most casualties will be treated at the • Consult your GP if you have any medical
nearest medical station to them, more problems or are taking medications.
serious cases will be transported to the • If you are feeling unwell before the race, DO
Static First Aid Point at the stadium. In NOT run.
serious cases, patients will be transported • If you become unwell during the race,
by ambulance to A&E at Milton Keynes stop and ask a course marshal for medical
Hospital. assistance, or at the nearest first aid station.
DROPPING OUT OF RACE • Drink sensibly during the race and do not
If you feel unwell or pick up an injury then take on too much or too little fluids.
you need to get to a water station for • Consult the manufacturer’s advice on
transportation back to the start. If you have consuming energy drinks or gels.
a serious medical requirement and can not • If you feel unwell after the race, seek
reach a water station then please see one advice from your GP or a medical
of the course marshals who will request professional.
medical assistance.
EMERGENCY ACCESS
In the unlikely event that an emergency For more information, an excellent
vehicle needs to cross or access the course, resource is:
we ask you to please stop and not to
www.runnersmedicalresource.com
obstruct them.
27Merchandise
You can buy merchandise from our on-line store
mk-marathon.myshopify.com/collections/mk-marathon-branded-items
£20.00 £20.00 £30.00
£8.00 £2.95 £6.00
28The Course
HELP US LEAVE MK NEAT & TIDY BY DISCARDING BOTTLES & GEL
WRAPPERS IN THE DROP ZONES AFTER EACH WATER STOP.
MILE MARKERS ENERGY GELS
There will be a mile marker at every mile, High5 EnergyGels will be available at mile 12
located on the nearest lamp post to the mile and 18 on the marathon route. These may
point. contain caffeine.
COURSE TIME LIMIT Please put your High5 gel wrappers in the
We have an agreed road closure plan in High5 collection bins. They will be sent to
place, giving you up to 3:30 hours to finish Terracycle who will process them and turn
the half marathon and 6:30 to finish the them into new products.
marathon. This works out at approximately Massive thanks to the clubs and charities
15 min/mile pace. There will be a Shuttle managing our 10 water stops.
Bus picking up anyone who requires a lift to NO LITTER ZONES
the finish from each water stop at this pace.
In an attempt to keep the route as clear
Anyone refusing or not requiring a lift in this
as possible for the safety of your fellow
vehicle will be asked to regard themselves
runners, we will have large yellow litter bins
as a pedestrian, and will need to observe
positioned up to 300m after each water
the Highway Code.
stop. The last one is a ‘NO LITTER’ zone.
MARATHON RUNNERS: If a marathon runner
We ask you to only drop litter in these zones
doesn’t reach the Mile 21 water stop by 15:30
in order to be considerate and respectful to
they will be asked to withdraw from the race.
local residents and businesses.
COURSE SPLIT FOR THE HALF
If you carry your bottle/gel wrapper beyond
MARATHON
the ‘NO LITTER’ zone, then please keep
The half and full marathon share the same hold of it until you either reach the next
route for the first 7 miles. If doing the Half, water stop or a marshal.
make sure you follow the signs and turn
PLEASE RESPECT MILTON KEYNES!
right off the main route just after Mile 7.
Relay runners should go straight at the split
point following the marathon route.
WATER STATIONS
There will be water stations along the
course, providing bottles of water. These will
be positioned every 3 miles.
SPORTS DRINK
Orange Boost sports drink will be available
in cups at mile 9, 15 and 21.
29Recycle your
race day nutrition
A MESSAGE FROM HIGH5
On event day you’ll be provided with High5 Energy Gels on-course at mile 12 and 18 to help you
maintain your performance, however single-use plastics (like the ones in the gels and bars) aren’t
widely recyclable through traditional recycling facilities. With thousands of gels going to events
every year, we have a responsibility to address this.
We are taking our impacton the environment seriously which is why we are constantly looking at
new materials. However, the packaging we use for our gels and bars is the best way to make sure
they are kept fresh so they can do their job properly in providing you with a tasty energy boost,
and we know from our extensive investigations that a viable packaging material for our current
single-use packaging is a long way off. That’s why we’re working with TerraCycle® to help reduce
our environmental impact.
TerraCycle® is a recycling company specialising in hard-to-recycle waste. This means they take
packaging that is not considered locally recyclable, like our Energy Gel wrappers*, and work with
national waste management companies to turn them into a material that can be used to make
new products. That means nothing going to landfill or being burned for energy! High5 wrappers
will be collected and returned for recycling. Please put your gel wrappers in the collection bins,
which will be located at water stop mile 12, 15, 18 and 21.
302022 MK MARATHON SUNDAY, MAY 1
MK ROCKET 5K @ 9:00
/ MONDAY, MAY 2
MARATHON / HALF / RELAY @ 10:00
FUN RUN @ 10:30
LEGEND Medical Bottled Water Entertainment
13 26 Mile Markers Portable Toilets Sports Drink Relay Change Point
Half / Marathon Route
Turing 10k Route P Parking High5 Gels Points of Interest
16 13
Linford
Manor
17 12
15
Bradwell
Milton Keynes
1 Rocket 5K 14
18 Windmill MK9 1EA
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Fishermead
WA
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WA ON
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Oldbrook 2 CH
Eaglestone
Peace Pagoda
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Roman Ruins Leadenhall
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19 3 ST
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Netherfield
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Bleak Hall
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Concrete Cows
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Beanhill
Ashland
Redmoor
Bradwell Abbey
A5 10 9
20 1 Km Markers Granby
8
SPLIT POINT
4 3 7
8
21
2
5
22
6
24
Runner
P Parking 9
Nandos
Bella Italia VENUE
StadiumMK
Chimichanga, Prezzo
23
TGI Fridays, Pizza Express
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Costa
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RACE VENUE AND STARTElevation Charts
ROCKET 5K
HALF MARATHON
MARATHON
The MK Marathon starts from one of our fabulous postcard thatched cottages and then on to enjoy the
Milton Keynes landmarks, the stadiumMK. The first beauty of Willen Lake and the tranquility of the Peace
five miles are on wide roads and tree lined boulevards, Pagoda before looping back to join the meandering and
giving runners a chance to soak up the atmosphere and historic grand union canal. The route will then take in
enjoy some enthusiastic spectator support. St Andrews, a 13th Century church, before passing the
The marathon route then continues through Bradwell Windmill, built in 1810 at around mile 18.
picturesque Woughton-on-the-Green and Woolstone The route continues west to Bancroft where it passes
parishes, where the half marathoners split from the full the remains of an ancient Roman Villa. Runners will
marathon course at mile seven. then head south, following the brook, passing the
At mile seven, the half marathon route bears right famous Concrete Cows and then Bradwell Abbey, built
into the lush Ouzel Valley following the beautiful, in the 14th century.
meandering River Ouzel onto first Walton Lake, one of The route follows the brook further south, through the
the richest spots in Milton Keynes to enjoy wildlife, and fertile Loughton Valley Park, passing Lodge Lake and
then onto the very picturesque Caldecotte Lake. The then Teardrop Lakes before heading back for a victory
route then heads west to Ashland with it’s wondeful lap of the stadiumMK football pitch and that magical
wetlands, before following Saxon Street back for a stadium finish!
victory lap of the stadiumMK football pitch and that The majority of the MK Marathon route is incredibly
magical stadium finish! green and scenic. It includes beautiful parks and lakes,
The marathon runners continue through the original picturesque villages and the canal towpath, and offers a
Milton Keynes Village, renowned for it’s picture truly spectacular experience for our runners.
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iTABS
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medal with your name and finish time?
We’ve partnered with iTAB to make your
race one to remember.
If you ordered an iTAB before the event,
then you don’t need to do anything as it will
be posted out to you.
LIVE RESULTS If you need any further information
You can view the live results here: please check the FAQ section on the
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