South Downs Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K  | |
| Distance: | 26.2 miles | | Surface: | Trail | | Route: | Point to point | | Setting: | Rural | | Profile: | Hilly | | Water stations: | Frequent | | Distance Markers: | Every Mile | | Traffic free? | Yes |
| Awards/mementos: | Medal, T-Shirt, Goody bag | | Venue facilities: | Toilets, Onsite parking, Refreshments, Supervised bag storage, Onsite retailer | | Organiser's notes: | The route starts in the beautiful grounds of Slindon College near Chichester and and runs a short distance on the Monarch Way, joining the South Downs Way and following the National Trail west to Queen Elizabeth Country Park. Parking is available at the finish. Race day bus transfer from the finish to the start is included in the entry fee. All runners in the marathon will receive a medal & T-shirts. Prizes for first 5 male & females and masters (over 40/50/60) categories.
There is a supporting family 5km trail run from Queen Elizabeth Country Park so family and friends can enjoy some activity - whether running, jogging or walking the route and all will get a medal at the end.
QE Park has plenty of nature walks and a visitor centre and restaurant for spectators waiting for runners to finish.
THERE WILL BE THREE WAVE START TIMES 9.20am FOR THOSE EXPECTING TO RUN OVER 5HRS AND 9.40am FOR THOSE PREDICTING BETWEEN 4 AND 5HRS 10am FOR THOSE EXPECTING TO RUN UNDER 4HRS. - ALL RUNNERS EXPECTING TO BE IN THE PRIZE LIST FOR FIRST 5 MALE OR FEMALES MUST START IN THE LAST WAVE. | | Relay details:: | |
| Cheques payable to: | 2:09 Events Ltd | | On-the-day entry: | No | | Entries in advance: | Yes | | Size of field: | 1000 competitors | | Minimum Age: | 18 | | Last year's entry:: | 750 | | Event website: | http://www.209events.com | | Entry form(s): | Available from race website
or universal entry form (PDF-72K) |
| | | Entries in advance only | | Normal Entries | £32.00 affiliated | £32.00 unaffiliated |
| Contact: | Mike Gratton, MD, 2:09 Events Ltd | | Address: | Events House
63 Osborne Road
Farnborough
Hants
GU14 6AP | | Day telephone: | 01252 373 797 | | Email: | info@209events.com |
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (324 votes).| Overall | | 92% | | How many runners would do this again? | | 92% |
Latest comment: A great trail half marathon...very hilly, very scenic. By PeteW
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