Entries for the 2019 marathon will open in November 2018.
Entry

Entries will be restricted to 400 participants.
Entrants must be 18 years of age or over on the day of the event.
Dogs, wheelchairs and baby buggies are not allowed.

The use of personal music players is not permitted. Any infringements will lead to disqualification.

Race Numbers

Numbers will NOT be posted. Runners will need to register at the start from 7:00AM on race day.
Confirmation of entry will be done by email or by post if a SSAE is included with entry.

Closing Date

On the 2nd May 2019 or when the limit of 400 is reached. Strictly no entries on the day.

Awards

Medal and technical tshirt to all finishers.
Prizes to 1st, 2nd, 3rd Open Male and Female, 1st Male and 1st Female in the following age categories: 18-20+, 30+, 40+, 50+, 60+, 70+, 1st Male and 1st Female teams (based on aggregate time of the first 3 members of a qualifying club).
Competitors can win only one prize (except team prize) and will be considered in the Open category first.
Prize giving will take place at the school.

Hog Roast and Live Music

The marathon race entry will include a Hog Roast, vegetarian or vegan food option. It will be served at the school. Supporters will be able to purchase food on the day if they wish.
Time Limit

There is a 6 ½ hours time limit. Runners unable to complete the race in that time limit will be offered retirement but are welcome to complete the run at their own risk.

Unable to Run

Swapping of numbers is encouraged but the race organiser should be made aware of the swap taking place. The runner retiring should contact the organiser to give the details of the runner taking over the entry. The new runner should then email/post a completed entry form.

If you do not have to somebody to give your place to, you will be offered a refund for your entry ( minus a £2 administration fee ) or to donate your entry fee to the school. Refunds will no longer be available after the 2nd May 2019.

Race Full

If the race is oversubscribed you should contact the organisers and have your name put down on the waiting list. Should a number become available you will be contacted by the race organiser.
Numbers will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Relay

Entries for the 2019 relay will open in January 2019.

A relay team is composed of a maximum of 4 runners. Each runner will run approx 10km.

Entry

Due to the limited amount of parking available at some change overs, we have chosen to restrict the number of relay entries to 40 teams.

Entrants to the relay must be 15 years of age or over on the day of the event if running one leg (17 if running two legs and 18 if running three legs).

Dogs, wheelchairs and baby buggies are not allowed.

The use of personal music players is not permitted. Any infringements will lead to disqualification.

Changeover Points

The first change over is at Newton Steel at junction with Station Road and Landshire Lane in Henstridge.

The second change over at Goods Farm just before Stour Row and the third and final change over at Applin’s Farm in Farrington.

See course map.

Hog Roast and Live Music

A Hog Roast will be served at the school after the race. The Hog Roast is not included in the relay entry fee. Runners and supporters will be able to purchase food on the day if they wish.

Awards

Tshirt to all finishers.
Prizes to 1st, 2nd, 3rd all Male Team, all Female Team and mixed Team.

Prize giving will take place at the school.