Elite Athletes
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.
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Course Record
The route is renowned for being fast and largely flat – more than 70% of our runners achieve PBs!
Men
2:21:25
Marius Ionescu in 2014
Women
2:40:26
Julie Briscoe in 2013
2019 Marathon Results
Men
1st | Tom Charles (Trafford AC) | 2:29:29 |
2nd | Tristan Windley (Keswick AC) | 2:29:36 |
3rd | Neil Renault | 2:32:59 |
Women
1st | Abbey van Dijk | 3:01:51 |
2nd | Johanna Sutcliffe (Halifax Harriers & AC) | 3:04:59 |
3rd | Camilla Hermsen (Harpenden Arrows) | 3:05:11 |
Volunteer
As with all such events, our events would not be possible without the help of a huge team of volunteers.
Find out more.