Note: the package below may change due to coronavirus, to ensure safety of runners, volunteers and staff.

For our elite runners we are offering the following package:

• Pre-race elite athletes marquee 
• Pre race water & isotonic drinks
• Dedicated toilets by the elites marquee
• Front pen for elites at the start of the race
• Transfer of baggage from elites marquee to main baggage storage ready for collection
• Post race buffet in the elites marquee

To be eligible to run as an elite in 2021 you need to have achieved the following times since 1st January 2019:

• Men sub 2:45
• Women sub 3:15

To apply for an elite place please email Linda with details of your qualifying time and a link to results on the race organiser's website.

Elites who have run faster than 2:30 (men) 3:00 (women) since 1st January 2019 will qualify for a free place.

All athletes are eligible for our cash prizes.

We are a race organised by runners and are determined to deliver a race which will maintain its reputation as the UK's favourite marathon.