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Milton Keynes Weekend
The Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend
The acclaimed Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend unfolds over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend.
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2027 edition
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days to 2 May 2027
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About
The race
The acclaimed Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend unfolds over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend. Join the throngs in Buckinghamshire’s favourite running event. Take on your choice of the Half Marathon or Marathon on the Bank Holiday Monday. All Monday races conclude at the impressive StadiumMK, where thousands of spectators will cheer you on! We eagerly anticipate your participation in May for an unforgettable running extravaganza. Our city stands out from the rest. It’s crafted for those who seek a fuller life experience. The MK Marathon offers an exceptional adventure, featuring broad city boulevards, numerous stunning lakes, charming parks, and the winding Grand Union Canal. The route is adorned with enthusiastic supporters, charity cheer squads, live bands, and various other entertainments. It is a splendidly organised event, complete with friendly and encouraging marshals, and an exquisite metal medal for all participants.
Location
Fenny Stratford, United Kingdom
Europe · typically 11°C (52°F) on race day
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Pro tips
Racing it
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Canal and City Streets
The course features broad city boulevards, lakes, parks, and the Grand Union Canal. Watch for narrow, potentially uneven canal-side paths where passing is tight.
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Crowd and Band Boost
Charity cheer squads and live bands line the route, with thousands at the StadiumMK finish. Let the noise lift you, but keep your own pace; save a kick for the stadium.
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Stadium Finish Logistics
All Monday races conclude at StadiumMK, so arrange your post-race meeting point there. The stadium atmosphere is huge, so plan to stay and soak it in.
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Bank Holiday Travel
The race falls on Bank Holiday Monday, so expect holiday transport schedules and road closures. Check your route to the start and allow extra time.
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In Fenny Stratford
Getting Around
Fenny Stratford is part of Milton Keynes, a city laid out on a grid of roads with many roundabouts, which can confuse drivers. Use the redway cycle paths or local buses.
Spectator Spots
Spectators can watch at the StadiumMK finish and along the Grand Union Canal towpath. The city's many parks and lakes, including those near Fenny Stratford, offer good views.
Post-Race Recovery
After the race, take a gentle walk in one of Milton Keynes' many parks or around a lake to ease sore muscles. Fenny Stratford is close to several relaxing green spaces.
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Getting in
Ballot
Entries are drawn at random from everyone who applies.
Qualifying time
Free elite entry for experienced marathon runners: email the organizers with details (including a link to the result/Power of 10) of where and when the qualifying time was achieved within the past 24
Charity place
Run for charity and make every mile count; every charity offers incentives to help reach your fundraising goals, plus support and advice in the lead up to and on race day.
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Elite program · Marathon time
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | 3:00:00 | 2:36:00 |
Elite program · Half marathon time
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | 1:20:00 | 1:10:00 |
Qualifying time must have been achieved within the past 24 months; all competition times based on Gun time, not Chip time. Standards as the organizer publishes them; a time under the standard may still not guarantee a place. Official standards
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