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MK WEEKEND MARATHON FINAL INSTRUCTIONS & ESSENTIAL RACE INFORMATION

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We would also like to thank... The Redway Runners - for recruiting the majority of our volunteers · Body Limits - commentator and massages · MK Dons SET and the MK Dons - help with planning and superb venue · St John Ambulance - medical services · Marathon Photo - event photography · Results Base - race timing · The Police - event planning · Milton Keynes Scouts - very keen volunteers · MK Council - event planning assistance · APLE Milton Keynes - delivery and logistics · Murrays The Printers - printing Plus our event, media and charity partners and all of our amazing volunteers. Welcome to the MK Marathon Weekend 2018

Thanks to the dedicated support of thousands of runners, hundreds of volunteers, dozens of sponsors and the entire Milton Keynes community, May 7th will see the 7th edition of the MK Marathon. The MK Marathon Weekend is the biggest mass participation race in the Home Counties and it reflects all the great things about Milton Keynes. Runners from across the United Kingdom and from over 26 foreign countries are coming to Milton Keynes to see the best that the city has to offer. Since its inception in 2010, the MK Marathon quickly became a top 10 UK Marathon and has received the British Association of Road Races (BARR) GOLD AWARD for the fourth year running. The routes offer a mix of new and the old, and include the original Milton Keynes Village, Bradwell Abbey which dates back to the 14th Century, the Roman ruins at Bancroft, Bradwell Windmill which was built in c1810 and St Andrews a 13th Century church in Manor Park. The routes are very scenic and include numerous beautiful lakes, picturesque parks and even the meandering grand union canal. And of course, as you would expect, the marathon route takes in the famous Concrete Cows of Milton Keynes! Good luck and have a fantastic MK Marathon Weekend.

Andy Hully MK Marathon Race Director #MKMarathon

All distances will be run under UK Athletics rules The course has been officially measured taking the shortest route without cutting corners or going on to the grass verges. If you cut corners then you might not complete the full distance.

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Twitter: @mk_marathon Facebook: MiltonKeynesMarathon 3 MK Marathon Weekend Overview

The MK Marathon Weekend encompasses the Rocket 5K, Superhero Fun Run, Marathon Relay, Half Marathon and Full Marathon.

SUNDAY 6th MAY Rocket 5K Start 09:00 Awards 10:00

MONDAY 7th MAY Stadium Open 08:00 Race Village Open 09:00 Closes 16:30 Half Marathon Start 10:00 Awards* 12:00 Marathon Start 10:00 Awards* 14:00 Marathon Relay Start 10:00 Awards 14:00 Superhero Fun Run Start 10:30 Awards* 11:00

* Awards will be presented on the stage in the Rightmove Race Village.

4 Race Packs

IF YOU RECEIVE YOUR RACE PACK IN THE POST THEN YOU ARE READY TO RUN! JUST PIN ON YOUR NUMBER AND GO TO THE START. ROCKET 5K Non-UK entries should collect their race Runner numbers are not posted. pack (and any merchandise orders) from either Gate 5 of Stadium MK on Sunday 6th Collect your runner number from Up & May between 12pm and 2pm, or Packet Running, Elder Gate, Milton Keynes MK9 Collection, Gate 6, Stadium MK on Race Day. 1EN, from Sunday 29th April at 11am until Saturday 5th May at 5pm. If your pack has not been delivered or is lost, If you were unable to collect your runner then either go to Gate 5 of Stadium MK on number from Up & Running, then go to Sunday 6th May between 12pm and 2pm, the Race HQ, Wetherspoon Pub, 201 or go to Packet Collection, Gate 6, Stadium Midsummer Blvd, Milton Keynes, MK9 1EA. MK on Race Day. The HQ will be open from 07:30. MARATHON RELAY MARATHON & HALF MARATHON Runner numbers are not posted. If you entered on or before 3rd April then Your team numbers and relay baton can your pack will be posted in the 3rd week of ONLY be collected on Race Day from the April. Pre-Function Bar, which you can access via If you entered after 3rd April then you have Gate 5 or 7 of Stadium MK between 08:00 3 options... and 09:15. 1. Collect your pack from Up & Running, Please do not use the hotel entrance. Elder Gate, Milton Keynes MK9 1EN SUPERHERO FUN RUN from Sunday 29th April at 11am until Saturday 5th May at 5pm. Up & Runner numbers are not posted. Running will NOT be able to sort out Collect your runner number from Up & any issues with posted packs. Running, Elder Gate, Milton Keynes MK9 1EN, from Sunday 29th April at 11am until 2. Collect your pack from Gate 5 of Saturday 5th May at 5pm. Stadium MK on Sunday 6th May between 12pm and 2pm. If you were unable to collect your runner number from Up & Running, then either 3. LAST RESORT: collect your race pack go to Gate 5 of Stadium MK on Sunday from Packet Collection, Gate 6, Stadium 6th May between 12pm and 2pm, or the MK on Race Day. Please allow plenty of Superhero Number Collection Desk in time as queues can be expected. the Cow Shed Bar at the south end of the Stadium concourse on Race Day. Please use Gate 5 or 7. 5 Up & Running Mini Expo

SHOWING: • Brooks will bring a range of shoes for you to try on as well as sports bra fitting • Latest Garmin watches • SOS Hydration • Aftershokz the headphone people • MK Marathon branded merchandise

LOCATION: Up & Running, Elder Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 1EN

WHEN: Thursday 3rd May 4pm - 8pm Friday 4th May 4pm - 8pm

AVOID RACE DAY QUEUES! CALLING ALL ROCKET 5K, SUPERHERO FUN RUN AND HALF/ MARATHON ENTRIES (AFTER 3RD APRIL), WHY NOT COLLECT YOUR PACK FROM THE MINI EXPO?

6 AMAZING HEADLINE ACT From 3pm To be revealed 19th April Rightmove Race Village

RUNNERS AND SPECTATORS ALIKE WILL LOVE THIS YEAR’S NEW RIGHTMOVE RACE VILLAGE!

Situated outside Gate 5 of Stadium MK, we have a full line up of exciting live acts on stage, and many different activities for all the family to participate in. Join us for an unmissable day of family fun!

MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCE AREA 09:40 – Warm Up 12:55 – Ninja Warriors – Live Performance 10:00 – DJ 13:00 – Kids Parkour Workshop 11:00 – Superhero Awards 13:40 – Fire & Circus performance 11:10 – Brooke Layla (The Voice) 14:10 – Drum Machine (The Grand Parade) 11:30 – DJ 14:45 – Ninja Warriors – Live Performance 12:00 – Half Marathon Awards 12:10 – Fuchsia Belly Dancer 12:25 – The Mariachis (Doritos TV advert) 13:05 – Ocasan 14:00 – Marathon Awards 15:00 – Headline Band (to be revealed on 19th April) 16:30 – Close

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It’s not too late to join the team! If you’ve already secured your own place in the race then join Team Macmillan and make your Milton Keynes Marathon weekend experience extra special. We’ll give you the best support and cheers all along the course. Most importantly, every step you take will help make a difference to people living with cancer.

To join the team, visit macmillan.org.uk/miltonkeynesmarathon email [email protected] or call 0300 100 0200

Life with cancer is still life – let’s help people live it!

Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland.

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Take time to run through this checklist in preparation for Race Day.

BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE HOUSE: ON RACE DAY, REMEMBER TO: • Warm clothing you don’t mind leaving • Fill in the medical and emergency contact behind, to keep you warm at the Start (you details on the back of your race number will be able to discard these before the race) • Pin your race number to the front of your • Running watch top (where Race Marshals can see it) • Breakfast/pre-race fuel • Attach the baggage label to your kit bag • Vaseline to prevent chafing (this will also be • Arrange where and when you will meet available at every water stop) your friends and family after the race. • Sunscreen • Tell your supporters your running number • Running kit and trainers so they can track you. If they need to locate • Race Pack and Safety pins (unless collecting you this is also the easiest way for our staff on the day) to locate you on our database.

PUT IN YOUR KIT BAG: ON THE DAY • Clean / warm items of clothing for after the Remember to check weather forecasts before race (top, bottoms, socks) the race and dress accordingly on Race Day. • Flip flops for sore feet! • Micro-pore tape or blister plasters DO NOT RUN IF YOU FEEL UNWELL • Money Leading up to Race Day, one of the bravest • Wet wipes decisions any runner has to make is not to run if • Mobile phone (turned off) they have been unwell. If you find yourself in this • Post-race snacks / fuel dilemma, no matter how hard you have trained or how much you have been looking forward to DON’T PUT IN YOUR KIT BAG: the race, it is essential for your own health and • Food items that can leak, squash or ruin safety and that of others, that you do not run if other items you are unwell or unfit in any way. • Sharp items such as scissors, razor blades or pen knives • Flammable devices or substances • Valuables or expensive items e.g. laptops, iPads, jewellery • Heavy items

10 Run - Cheer - Volunteer

RUN The MK Marathon makes it easy to join Our volunteers are the backbone and heart the run of a lifetime with quick online of the MK Marathon event. Everyone of registration. Whether you want to run the them is a hero and we thank them from the 5k, the MK Marathon or Half Marathon or bottom of our hearts for their support. get the family signed up for the Superhero Fun Run, you’ll find all the options online As a volunteer you will receive a Subway at mkmarathon.com. Online registration lunch, an amazing technical Event closes at 11:59pm on Tuesday, April 24th Crew T-Shirt to wear on the day and a unless we sell out sooner. Just visit our commemorative badge. You can register up website and click “Register Now” to get until Tuesday 2nd May. Visit mkmarathon. started. com/eventcrew for more information. CHEER FAMILY MEETING POINT The stadium is the perfect place for you We suggest that you agree to meet your to see your runner run a victory lap of the friends and family in the Race Village pitch and cross the finish line. There is free outside Gate 5. entry to the stadium all day. You can come and go as you please. Seats will be filled on a first come, first served basis – so grab RUNNER TRACKING a seat, bring your bells and whistles and Download the new 2018 MK Marathon cheer them on to the finish! There will Weekend app from mid April, which you be a full schedule of entertainment in the and your supporters will find useful over Rightmove Race Village outside gate 5 of the Race Weekend. You will be able to Stadium MK. Dogs are not allowed in the download this from the iTunes Store or stadium. Google Play. Tracking will begin to work when the VOLUNTEER runners cross the first mat at mile 0.5. 2017 saw an incredible 550 volunteers join Team MK, showing great committment and enthusiasm. They are extremely friendly, helpful and proud of MK and the event.

11 MK Rocket 5K Sunday 6th May @ 09:00

START TIME LIMIT The start will be on Midsummer Boulevard You need to complete the 5K in 45 minutes outside the Wetherspoon Pub @ 09:00 or less as roads will be reopened to a tight prompt. schedule. RACE HQ MEDALS Wetherspoon Pub, 201 Midsummer Blvd, In addition to the MK 5K finisher medals, Milton Keynes, MK9 1EA. Registration will runners who participating in both the open at 07:30 Sunday 5K and the marathon/ half/relay will BAGGAGE receive a third medal – the MK Challenge Medal. These will be collected after the No baggage facilities will be available for this main event from the Info Point just inside event and runners should turn up ready to Gate 5 of Stadium MK. run. RUNNING NUMBER WATER Collect your race number from Up & There will be no water stops en route and Running, Elder Gate, Milton Keynes MK9 500ml bottled water at the finish 1EN, from Sunday 29th April until Saturday PARKING 5th May. Or, on race day at the Information We would suggest that runners car share Desk in Wetherspoon. and leave a car at the stadium area and then AWARDS drive to the CMK start. If this isn’t possible then you will be able to book a return Bespoke Medals for ALL finishers journey seat on a coach for £5. Presentation of the race awards will take place at 10:00 at the finish area. The return bus will leave the stadium at Trophies: First 3 Men and First 3 Ladies 10:30 prompt outside Gate 4 (near KFC). There is plenty of parking at the stadium MINIMUM AGE area and Centre Milton Keynes. 13 on race day. FINISH The finish area will be outside StadiumMK in the perimeter road. RACE TIMING Runner Numbers will incorporate timing chip on the reverse. Results will be available when you finish the race. mkmarathon.com/results “The probability of success is difficult to estimate; but if we never try the chance of success is zero.” 12 Marathon & Half Marathon Monday 7th May @ 10am

The stadium is totally enclosed and has a MK the home of bowl like design. It certainly is a large and imposing stadium. A spacious concourse Headline Sponsor - Rightmove area runs around the stadium where you will find ample toilets and food kiosks.

THE VENUE team ready to answer your queries and Stadium MK, Stadium Way, Milton Keynes, provide assistance. Bucks, MK1 1ST. LOST PROPERTY The stadium will open at 08:00 and there There will be an Info Point located near will be concessions offering hot drinks gate 5 on the stadium concourse. If you and snacks. think you have lost an item at the event, it may have been handed in. BAGGAGE TOILETS Baggage will be located on the East Concourse of the stadium. Use gate 5 or 7 Toilets will be open in the Stadium from to access the stadium. There will be male 08:00. There will be portable toilets at and female changing areas (large toilets) for every water stop. the sole use of runners. MK CHALLENGE MEDAL Remove the luggage tag from the bottom If you are taking part in the MK Rocket of your race number and securely attach to 5K on Sunday 6th May, then you should your kit bag. take both Runner Numbers to the Info Please don’t bring valuables to the event. Point near Gate 5 to collect your 3rd MK If you leave a mobile phone in your bag, Challenge Medal after the main event on please make sure that it is switched off. Monday 7th. All items are left at your own risk. DROPPING OUT OF RACE When you cross the finish line you will If you cannot continue, there will be a receive a bottle of water and your medal. shuttle bus to take you back to the Stadium You will then be directed to rewards and from each water stop. They will have foil then baggage. You will need to show your blankets in case it is cold. running number to collect your bag. UKA RACE RULES INFO POINT The race is licenced by UKA and their race There will be an Information Point inside rules apply. Please click here for the rules. the stadium near Gate 5 with a helpful britishathletics.org.uk/competitions/rules 13 DIRT HALF CHALLENGE

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Marathon Relay runs alongside the MK Marathon event, pitting teams of four runners against each other, each competitor running a leg of 6.2, 6.9, 6.9 and 6.2 miles. The relay event is open to businesses, charities, clubs or even groups of friends and is characterised by a strong element of friendly competition as teams compete to be seen as the fittest or the fastest.

Each relay team will have one allocated Your team race numbers will be the same parking space at the Bond Estates parking for each team member, for example 9000, area. Access the parking via Bond Avenue. followed by a Letter. Please display the parking permit in your • 9000A = Leg 1 [ start to Woughton-on- windscreen. Go to the Pre-Function Bar on the-Green ] the first floor via the Stadium concourse entrance for a team briefing at 09:00. Allow • 9000B = Leg 2 [ Woughton-on-the- plenty of time as the roads around the Green to Blakelands ] stadium will be congested from early in the morning. • 9000C = Leg 3 [ Blakelands to Bradwell Abbey ] • Venue: Pre-Function Bar, DoubleTree Hilton, Stadium Way, MK1 1ST, from • 9000D = Leg 4 [ Bradwell Abbey to 08:00 stadium finish ] • Race Start time: With the full You do not need to tell us if you change the Marathon @ 10:00 runner order, however you must complete a form if you substitute a runner. • Start Zone: Red Please note all competition times will be • Prizes: Awards for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd based on your Gun time and not your Chip Team members (based on gun time) time. • Course Record: 4 x £100 prize fund for UKA RACE RULES the fastest relay team who can beat The race is licenced by UKA and their race the current course record of 2:36:09 rules apply. Please click here for the rules. (gun time) britishathletics.org.uk/competitions/rules RACE NUMBER Collect your Race Numbers, pins and relay baton at the briefing. It is important that all team members attend. Marathon Relay is sponsored by BMI Saxon Clinic 16 PHYSIOTHERAPY WHY WAIT? Did you know you can self refer and pay for private physiotherapy treatment? Specialist services include: n Women’s Health n Expert Advice for n Musculoskeletal Sports Injuries Conditions n Vestibular Rehabilitation n Back Pain n AlterG®Anti-Gravity ® n Sprains and Strains Treadmill n Shockwave Therapy n Post Operative Physiotherapy

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The Superhero Fun Run is sponsored by Brioche Pasquier who will be providing Brioche rolls to all Superheroes!

START RACE NUMBER 10:30am after the MK Marathon / Half Runner numbers are not posted. runners have cleared the start line in Saxon Collect your runner number from Up & Street. Please do not get in the way of the Running, Elder Gate, Milton Keynes MK9 start until all the marathon runners have 1EN, from Sunday 29th April at 11am until left. Saturday 5th May at 5pm. DISTANCE If you were unable to collect your runner 2.62km (approx. 1.5 miles) on traffic free number from Up & Running, then either closed roads. go to Gate 5 of Stadium MK on Sunday FINISH 6th May between 12pm and 2pm. Or, the Superhero Number Collection Desk in The finish line will be inside Stadium MK. the Cow Shed Bar at the south end of the DRESS CODE stadium concourse on Race Day. Please use Superhero costume essential. Gate 5 or 7. MEDAL Attach your number to the front of your An amazing Superhero Medal will be running top where marshals can see it. presented to all finishers. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY AWARDS No transfers, deferrals or refunds for Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Superheroes the Superhero Fun Run under any to cross the finish line. The awards will be circumstances. presented on the stage in the Rightmove No dogs allowed. Race Village at 11:00. You can push a child in a buggy, but only ENTRY LIMIT Superheroes with a running number will get There is a limit of 1300 Superheroes. We a medal. have sold out every year so enter in advance MORE INFORMATION to avoid disappointment. More information here... mkmarathon.com/superhero-fun-run

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Nandos Bella Italia Chimichanga,Superhero Prezzo Fun Run TGI Fridays, Pizza Express Frankie & Benny's Costa Child Collection

McD All Superheroes will enter the stadium via the service tunnel, complete a lap of the pitch and finish near the players tunnel. Once through the finish they will be given their medal,Toilets water and a Brioche roll. They will then continue around the pitch and exit via the service tunnel.

CHILD COLLECTION EASTLOST CHILD Adults shouldstadium collect MKunaccompanied If you have4 lost a child, then please go to children from the Superhero Collection AreaSTAND the Info Point kiosk, which can be found just at the south eastern corner of the Stadium inside Gate 5 of the Stadium. Arena building. Baggage Rewards Please be ready to collect your child at Changing ROAD Dawson Road FINISH 11am. Massages KFC CLOSED

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Travel Information

THIS IS A LARGE EVENT AND WE SUGGEST YOU ARRIVE EARLY TO AVOID CONGESTION AND STRESS! PLAN YOUR JOURNEY IN ADVANCE VIP STADIUM PARKING Don’t wait until the morning of the race to For pre-booked VIP Stadium parking enter decide how you are going to get to the start the stadium area via Grafton Street MK1 and always have a backup plan. 1ST and you will be directed to your parking area by event staff. Please bring a copy of BY ROAD your receipt with you. See website for more SOUTH BOUND M1: Exit the motorway information on travel and parking: at Junction 14 and turn right at the mkmarathon.com/travel roundabout at the top of the exit slip road towards Milton Keynes. PARK N WALK PARKING NORTH BOUND M1: Exit the motorway at You will be sent full instructions via email. Junction 14 and take the left-hand filter See website for more information on travel lane towards Milton Keynes. and parking: mkmarathon.com/travel Continue straight over the roundabout (Northfield) on H6 Childs Way. At the next DISABLED PARKING roundabout (Fox Milne) turn left onto V11 There are about 40 disabled parking bays at Tongwell Street. Continue straight over the stadium, which will be allocated to blue next roundabout (Monkston) along the V11 badge holders on a first come basis. The Tongwell Street. At the next roundabout MK Marathon have no control over these (Brinklow) turn right along the H8 Standing and spaces and they can’t be booked. Way (A421). Continue on the H8 Standing Way (A421) following signs for Buckingham ALTERNATIVE PARKING continuing over a number of roundabouts, If you have not booked VIP Stadium or Park on reaching the Bleak Hall roundabout turn N Walk then you should park considerately left onto the V6 Grafton Street and follow in the industrial areas surrounding the signs for the stadium. stadium and NOT in the parking areas of the nearby retail and trade outlets, or in SAT NAV POSTCODE: MK1 1ST areas signed as privately owned (such as Granby Trade Park) where there is a risk of DROP OFF POINT clamping. There will be a designated drop-off point on the west side of the stadium outside DO NOT PARK IN ASDA the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel. Access this via They have cameras and you will get a ticket Grafton Street which is just off the A5 or if you park longer than 3 hours. use postcode MK1 1ST . 24

Getting to Stadium MK

ROAD CLOSURES The three big licensed minicab companies Road closures will be in place from 6am in in Milton Keynes are: the surrounding roads. You can view the • Eezy: 01908 218218 interactive map here: mkmarathon.com/ • Raffles: 01908 222222 road-closures • Skyline: 01908 222111 BY TRAIN These are fully licensed and will show Bletchley station is approximately a 30 Milton Keynes minicab 'BLUE' plates to the minute walk to/from the stadium. The rear of the vehicle. To use the services of a stadium is sign posted from the station. minicab a person MUST pre-book.

Milton Keynes Central is a 45-60 minute FREE BIKE PARK walk. We suggest you share a taxi with If you live near the stadium you might want other runners. to consider coming by bike. There will be a free secure Bike Park which can only be Fenny Stratford is served by London accessed from outside the stadium, near Midland trains to/from Bletchley and all Gate 4. stations to/from Bedford. The station is approximately a 20 minute walk from the EVENT UPDATES stadium. The stadium is sign posted from Listen out for all the latest race information the station. on the Official Race Station BBC Three Counties. There will be regular updates on race day, including traffic reports. For train timetable information and to plan a journey contact National Rail inquiries on ACCOMODATION 08457 48 49 50. If you haven’t already booked your accommodation for the weekend, then BY TAXI we advise doing so as soon as possible. Hackney Carriages charge a fixed fee of £9 For options please visit the website: from Central Milton Keynes Station to the www.mkmarathon.com/accommodation stadium. Licensed private hire companies vary, but will likely be less than this.

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Don’t forget to download the new 2018 MK Marathon Weekend app from mid April, which you and your supporters will find useful over the Race Weekend. You will be able to download this from the iTunes Store or Google Play. LIVE TRACKING The app allows your supporters to track you and others live on Race Day. They can track your progress along the course in real time. Search for yourself by name or your running number. Live tracking will start when you cross the second timing mat which is approximately 0.5 miles into the race. MAPS Some helpful maps have been added to help your spectators get around the course. SOCIAL MEDIA Share your photos on the day with #MKMarathon. RESULTS All race results with finisher times will be available live on the app’s leaderboard and on the website shortly after you finish. PRIZE GIVING Details about winners presentations including times are also on the app. RACE INFO Important race information will also be available on the app, so you can have them to hand at any time over the weekend. DOWNLOAD You will be able to download this from the iTunes Store or Google Play. 27

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Your Race Number incorporates a timing RED START chip on the reverse and a removable luggage label. HALF <1:45 FULL <3:30 Complete any medical information and emergency contact details on the reverse of YELLOW START your running number. Attach your number HALF <2:10 FULL <4:20 to the front of your running top where marshals can see it. The timing chip is BLUE START disposable and you don’t need to return it HALF <2:30 FULL <5:00 if you are not able to run. There will be split timing points where GREEN START your time will be recorded at 10km, 13.1 HALF 2:31+ FULL 5:01+ miles and 20 miles. The digital clocks at the halfway point, and at the finish line will show the elapsed event time, from the gun start time. Individual chip times will be ENTRY RULES available at mkmarathon.com/results. You must not give your running number Please follow all instructions from to anyone else. Amongst other potential marshals on the route and be aware of any problems, doing so may cause problems emergency vehicles that may need to use with runner identification for the event the route. medical services, in the case of an accident or injury. Any attempt to do so will result START ZONES in immediate disqualification of the The Marathon, Half and Relay runners will individual(s) concerned and removal from start at 10am. There will be four starting the event. zones. Join your start zone, which is colour LOST NUMBER coded to match the dot on your race number. All relay participants start in the If your pack has not been delivered or is red zone. People with similar estimated lost, then go Gate 5 of Stadium MK on finish times are grouped together by colour. Sunday 6th May between 12pm and 2pm. These zones are marked with large signs. Or, Packet Collection, Gate 6, Stadium MK Please be realistic about your expected on Race Day. finish time and go to the right area. This reduces the chances of bunching and accidents at the start of the race. Your time won’t start until you cross the timing mats.

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RUNNER NUMBER • You can collect safety pins from the Packet Colllection Desk, Gate 6 if you need them. • Marathon numbers are blue from 1 to 4000. • Half Marathon numbers are green from 4001 to 8000. • Relay numbers have a picture background and are from 9000. • The coloured spot on the right of your number shows your start zone. • Use the tear off tag on the bottom for your baggage. • Runner numbers will be personalised and show t-shirt size if entered before the postal deadline.

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31 Milton Keynes Marathon RACE DAY BREAKFAST AFTER YOU FINISH Nutrition Guide Breakfast should be light and high in carbs. Cereals, Drink 400ml of Protein Recovery as toast and porridge are good options. Drink 500ml of soon as you finish. Drink another 400ml HIGH5 EnergySource for additional carbs and to stay one hour later and eat a balanced meal well hydrated. Take a HIGH5 EnergyBar with you to as soon as possible. If you’re tackling a marathon, you will have trained hard for months eat on the way to your race. to get in great shape and ready to line up at the start of those 26.2 miles. One of the critical pieces in the marathon puzzle is your FLUIDS race-day nutrition strategy... Your fluid needs will depend on how warm the weather is on race day and how much you sweat. Try to drink water or the on-course drink regularly. If you use the on-course drink, take care not to NOVICE RUNNERS consume too much additional carbohydrate from that If you weigh more than 55kg: 15 minutes before the drink or you will need to adjust your gel intake. In very start take two EnergyGel Plus sachets (with caffeine) hot conditions you may need additional electrolytes. and drink 200 to 300ml of water or HIGH5 ZERO. Individual ZERO tabs can be wrapped in Cling Film and carried on your run. Simply put the tab into the If you weigh less than 55kg: 15 minutes before the on-course water to make a refreshing electrolyte start take two EnergyGel sachets (no caffeine) and drink. ZERO does not contain carbohydrate. drink 200 to 300ml of water or HIGH5 ZERO.

DURING YOUR RUN: take one EnergyGel Plus sachet CAFFEINE NOTE every 30 minutes. Wait until 30 minutes from the start of your race before taking your first sachet. If you have any medical condition including high blood pressure, if you are pregnant, breast feeding or under If you are on-course for a long time, only use 18 years of age, do not use caffeine If you are sensitive EnergyGel Plus (with caffeine) for the first 4 1/2 to caffeine and suffer any side effect, such as a higher hours of running, then switch to standard EnergyGel than expected heart rate, discontinue use immediately. (without caffeine) for the remainder of your run. If you do not wish to use caffeine for any reason, simply Use a Gel Belt to carry your gels. follow the guidelines using gel without caffeine.

EXPERIENCED RUNNERS

15 minutes before the start take two EnergyGel Plus sachets (with caffeine) and drink 200 to 300ml of THE FUELLING FACTS DURING YOUR MARATHON water or HIGH5 ZERO. For beginner to pro During a marathon, more than two thirds of your Think of your body’s store of carbohydrate as a DURING YOUR RUN: Take one gel sachet every 20 ENERGYGEL energy can come from carbohydrate. Unfortunately relatively small fuel tank, that starts emptying as minutes during your run (3 per hour). Wait until 20 minutes into your race before taking your first sachet. A smooth gel with a dash of real juice your body is only able to store a limited amount you start running. Your muscles use carbohydrate for a light taste of carbohydrate and as the miles tick by, you will quickly and can easily deplete that store during Depending on bodyweight, there is a maximum number of EnergyGel Plus sachets you can take. • Race proven in the World’s toughest deplete that store. As your carb levels fall, so does a Marathon. If you provide your muscles with competitions Any additional gels you consume should be standard your energy, and you will find it harder to maintain carbohydrate by consuming gel as you run, they will • Real juice flavours for a light refreshing taste EnergyGel (without caffeine). your early pace. You could even hit the dreaded take less fuel from your carbohydrate store and it • 23g of carbohydrate ‘wall’ – where your carb stores are so depleted that will last longer. The purpose of taking gel during Your bodyweight: Max EnergyGel Plus sachets: • Available with or without caffeine your muscles are forced to rely almost exclusively your marathon is to delay the point at which you • Suitable for vegetarians & vegans on fat as fuel. run out of fuel – until you cross the finish line. 50kg: 5 during + 2 before ZERO The body finds it hard to convert fat to energy, It might seem logical that the more gel you can 60kg: 7 during + 2 before which makes it tough to keep running at any pace. consume, the better - but take care. You can 70kg: 8 during + 2 before Superior hydration with zero calories. To ensure you have optimum carbohydrate levels on consume (read swallow) a lot of gel, BUT your body UK’s No.1 electrolyte sports drink tab 80kg: 9 during + 2 before race day, you should carbo load in the days leading can only absorb a maximum of 60g per hour (up to • Light & refreshing sports drink up to your event and consume carbohydrate during 75g if the gel contains caffeine). Taking too much gel 90kg: 10 during + 2 before with a hint of fruit the Marathon. Visit www.highfive.co.uk for more too quickly can and will cause stomach problems. • With Vitamin C and electrolytes information on carbo loading. By contrast, taking just a couple of gels at the 17 mile If you find that 3 gels an hour is too much, try and • Zero sugar mark, as some people do, will only provide a short consume as many gels as you comfortably can. • With natural flavours. No artificial colours lived energy boost. Taking 2 or 3 gels every hour Practicing using gel during longer training runs or preservatives from the very start of your event is optimum and will makes it easier to use on race day. You can use HIGH5 • Suitable for vegetarians and vegans mean that by mile 17, you should have a large stock IsoGel instead of EnergyGel depending on personal of carbohydrate available for a strong finish. preference - they perform the same function. For more information visit: www.highfive.co.uk Milton Keynes Marathon RACE DAY BREAKFAST AFTER YOU FINISH Nutrition Guide Breakfast should be light and high in carbs. Cereals, Drink 400ml of Protein Recovery as toast and porridge are good options. Drink 500ml of soon as you finish. Drink another 400ml HIGH5 EnergySource for additional carbs and to stay one hour later and eat a balanced meal well hydrated. Take a HIGH5 EnergyBar with you to as soon as possible. If you’re tackling a marathon, you will have trained hard for months eat on the way to your race. to get in great shape and ready to line up at the start of those 26.2 miles. One of the critical pieces in the marathon puzzle is your FLUIDS race-day nutrition strategy... Your fluid needs will depend on how warm the weather is on race day and how much you sweat. Try to drink water or the on-course drink regularly. If you use the on-course drink, take care not to NOVICE RUNNERS consume too much additional carbohydrate from that If you weigh more than 55kg: 15 minutes before the drink or you will need to adjust your gel intake. In very start take two EnergyGel Plus sachets (with caffeine) hot conditions you may need additional electrolytes. and drink 200 to 300ml of water or HIGH5 ZERO. Individual ZERO tabs can be wrapped in Cling Film and carried on your run. Simply put the tab into the If you weigh less than 55kg: 15 minutes before the on-course water to make a refreshing electrolyte start take two EnergyGel sachets (no caffeine) and drink. ZERO does not contain carbohydrate. drink 200 to 300ml of water or HIGH5 ZERO.

EXPERIENCED RUNNERS

Runner YOU SHOULD BE IN YOURP STARTINGParking ZONE BY 9:30AM Each zone will be taken to the start line one at a time. Do not panic if you can’t fit in your Nandos start zone as you’llBella stillItalia be taken to the start line. Chimichanga, Prezzo DISCARDING CLOTHES AT THE START TGI Fridays, Pizza Express Frankie & Benny's If it’s a cold day we advise you to Costa bring some old clothes with you to wear whilst waiting to start. Once you set off, please discard your clothing to the sides of the start zone. All McD discarded clothing will be collected by one of our local charities. Toilets SAXON STREET V7 stadiumMK 4

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NO EVENT PARKING Medical Advice

There are enormous health benefits to participating in and training for a marathon. However, it is also a huge physical challenge, which requires a sensible and safe approach.

ARE YOU FIT ENOUGH TO TAKE PART? If you have previously encountered any significant medical problems while taking We advise that you do not participate on part in a running event, such as heat or Race Day unless you have achieved the hydration issues, it is especially important recommended mileage in your training runs that you check with your medical advisers and urge you to take the time to understand and/or a sports physician whether or not issues surrounding hydration, fuel and any you should take part in the MK Marathon medications you might be taking. Weekend. If you have any medical conditions such as heart (cardiac) problems, asthma or diabetes, it is essential that you check with your medical advisers or GP whether there is any medical reason why you should not train or take part. They may advise you against you running and if they do, you must take their advice. Please ensure you notify us if you have a medical condition. We request that you include full details of any medical problems, medication, allergies and contact details on the back of your running number, should we need to treat you during the race.

35 First Aid

The MK Marathon Weekend has employed the services of a team of experienced clinical specialists from St John Ambulance to support the event. Medical teams will be on site at all times; at the Start, Finish and on the course.

St John Ambulance will be providing our SUMMARY medical support. There will be a First • Please take care and listen to your body. Aid station at mile 7, 16, 21 and 24 for the marathon and mile 7 and 9 for the • Make sure you train properly, following a half marathon. There will also be Rapid good training plan well ahead of Race Day. Response Cars, Emergency Ambulances • Consult your GP if you have any medical and Cycle Response Units. problems or are taking medications. Most casualties will be treated at the • If you are feeling unwell before the race, DO nearest medical station to them, more NOT run. serious cases will be transported to the • If you become unwell during the race, Static First Aid Point at the stadium. In stop and ask a course marshal for medical serious cases, patients will be transported assistance, or at the nearest first aid station. by ambulance to A&E at Milton Keynes • Drink sensibly during the race and do not Hospital. take on too much or too little fluids. If you feel unwell or pick up an injury then • Consult the manufacturer’s advice on you need to get to a water station for consuming energy drinks or gels. transportation back to the start. If you have a serious medical requirement and can not • If you feel unwell after the race, seek advice from your GP or a medical reach a water station then please see one of the course marshals who will request professional. medical assistance. For more information, an excellent EMERGENCY ACCESS resource is: In the unlikely event that an emergency www.runnersmedicalresource.com vehicle needs to cross or access the course, we ask you to please stop and not to obstruct them.

36 MK Dons SET

MK Dons Sport and Education Trust (SET) is an independent charity aligned to Milton Keynes Dons FC, using the brand of the Club as one of its tools of engagement to improve the lives and experiences of thousands of people.

Over the last ten years SET has engaged with half a million people through programmes that focus on education, social inclusion, health and well-being, girls and women’s football, football development and community delivery.

If you would like to get involved with SET you can do so by calling 01908 622888 or by visiting www.mkdonsset.com.

@MKDonsSET www.mkdonsset.com facebook.com/mk.d.set Run for Charity

Taking part in an event like the MK Marathon is a great way of raising money for good causes, and an extra motivation for you as a participant! Use your participation in the event to raise money for your own charitable cause, or you could link up with one of the MK Marathon’s official partner charities.

HEADLINE CHARITY PARTNER BRONZE CHARITY PARTNERS • Macmillan Cancer Support • MacIntyre • MK Snap GOLD CHARITY PARTNERS • Ride High Charity • Harrys Rainbow • Age UK Milton Keynes • Milton Keynes Hospital Charity You can contact each charity here: SILVER CHARITY PARTNERS mkmarathon.com/run-for-charity • Willen Hospice • MK Dons Sport and Education Trust • St John Ambulance • The Henry Allen Trust

38 Congratulations! You’re running the MK Marathon! Have you considered running for charity? Willen Hospice provides a great package of support including training and diet tips, fundraising advice and a vest. You’d be doing something amazing to support the end-of-life care provided by your local Hospice. Contact our Challenge team on 01908 303078 or email [email protected] for more information.

Registered charity number 270194

JOIN OUR TEAM

Feel good knowing that every penny you raise helps us save lives. We’ll be with you every step of the way.

Together we can be the difference between a life lost and a life saved. Run a marathon. Sign up for the Milton Keynes marathon today: [email protected]

SJA Milton Keynes Marathon advert.indd 1 01/03/2018 11:29:18 Merchandise

You will be able to buy merchandise on race day from the Info Point desk near Gate 5 on the stadium concourse. You can pay by cash or credit card.

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40 The Course

HELP US LEAVE MK NEAT & TIDY BY DISCARDING BOTTLES & GEL WRAPPERS IN THE DROP ZONES AFTER EACH WATER STOP

WATER STATIONS We want you all to finish the race and the There will be water stations along the marshals clearing the course will give you course, providing bottles of water. These will every encouragement to do so. be positioned at approximately mile 3, 6, 9, COURSE SPLIT FOR THE HALF 12, 15, 18, 21 and 24 miles. MARATHON Please note that water stations will not The half and full marathon share the same be positioned exactly by the stated mile route for the first 7 miles. If doing the Half, marker, but there will be ‘Drinks Ahead’ make sure you follow the signs and turn signs 200m before the water station. right off the main route just after Mile 7. SPORTS DRINK Relay runners should go straight at the split point. Gatorade Sport Orange will be available in cups at mile 9, 15 and 21. NO MORE LITTER ZONES ENERGY GELS In an attempt to keep the route as clear as possible for the safety of your fellow High5 EnergyGels will be available at mile 12 runners, we have ‘No More Litter Zones’. and 18 on the marathon route. These may These are areas where there are more contain caffeine. robust measures in place to manage the MILE MARKERS waste. We ask you to use the drop zone There will be a mile marker at every mile. after each water station in order to be Mile markers will be located on the nearest considerate to other runners, and local lamp post to the mile point. residents. If you carry your bottle/gel COURSE TIME LIMIT wrapper beyond the drop zone, please keep hold of it until you either reach the next We have an agreed road closure plan in drop zone or a marshal. place, giving you up to 3:15 hours to finish the half marathon and 6:30 to finish the marathon. This works out at approximately 15min mile pace. There will be a Shuttle Bus picking up anyone who requires a lift to the finish from each water stop at this pace. Anyone refusing or not requiring a lift in this vehicle will be asked to regard themselves as a pedestrian, and will need to observe the Highway Code. 41 The Course continued

PACERS will be allowed. Anyone seen wearing Pace runners will be available for people headphones/earphones (excluding bone who are looking to run a specific time. conductor headphones) will be asked to Every 5 minutes from 1:30 to 2:15 for the remove them and may be disqualified from half marathon and every 15 minutes from the race. Your safety is our priority and as 3:00 to 5:15 for the marathon. Half Pacers such we have arranged entertainment at will be wearing orange mesh vests and the various points en route. marathon pacers will be wearing cyan mesh Up & Running sell After Shokz bone vests. They will also carry matching balloons conductor headphones and they are so you can find them in the starting zone. amazing! Meet your pacer at: mkmarathon.com/ pace-runners COURSE MEASUREMENT The course is remeasured by a qualified DROPPING OUT Association of International Marathon If you have to drop out, please find the and Distance Races (AIMS) course nearest Water Stop and let them know measurer. They work in partnership with your race number. Once you have identified the International Association of Athletics yourself here, you can then wait for the Federations (IAAF) and together they have Shuttle Bus at the back of the race to collect adopted the calibrated bicycle method as you or make your own way back to the the only approved method for measuring finish as a pedestrian if you wish. road races. You will still be able to collect your kit bag by The course has been measured taking the showing your runner number. shortest route without cutting corners Every water stop will have a supply of foil or going on to the grass verges. If you cut blankets so please ask for one if you feel corners then you might not complete the cold. full distance. HEADPHONES GOLD STATUS We hold this race under British / UK The MK Marathon wins GOLD from the Athletics road race rules and regulations. Brtitish Association of Road Races (BARR) From 1 April 2016 a new rule regarding the for the fourth year. This award recognises wearing of head phones in road races was our exceptionally high standard of race introduced into the 2016-2018 edition of organisation and commitment to runners. the UKA Rules of Competition. UKA have Being awarded BARR Gold Status is high agreed that the use of bone conductor praise indeed, but we also offer some super- type headphones is acceptable, but NO cool medals to recognise your achievement! OTHER types of headphones/earphones 42 Elevation Charts

ROCKET 5K

HALF MARATHON

MARATHON

The MK Marathon starts from one of our fabulous postcard thatched cottages and then on to enjoy the Milton Keynes landmarks, the stadiumMK. The first beauty of Willen Lake and the tranquility of the Peace five miles are on wide roads and tree lined boulevards, Pagoda before looping back to join the meandering and giving runners a chance to soak up the atmosphere and historic grand union canal. The route will then take in enjoy some enthusiastic spectator support. St Andrews, a 13th Century church, before passing the The marathon route then continues through Bradwell Windmill, built in 1810 at around mile 18. picturesque Woughton-on-the-Green and Woolstone The route continues west to Bancroft where it passes parishes, where the half marathoners split from the full the remains of an ancient Roman Villa. Runners will marathon course at mile seven. then head south, following the brook, passing the At mile seven, the half marathon route bears right famous Concrete Cows and then Bradwell Abbey, built into the lush Ouzel Valley following the beautiful, in the 14th century. meandering River Ouzel onto first Walton Lake, one of The route follows the brook further south, through the the richest spots in Milton Keynes to enjoy wildlife, and fertile Loughton Valley Park, passing Lodge Lake and then onto the very picturesque Caldecotte Lake. The then Teardrop Lakes before heading back for a victory route then heads west to Ashland with it’s wondeful lap of the stadiumMK football pitch and that magical wetlands, before following Saxon Street back for a stadium finish! victory lap of the stadiumMK football pitch and that The majority of the MK Marathon route is incredibly magical stadium finish! green and scenic. It includes beautiful parks and lakes, The marathon runners continue through the original picturesque villages and the canal towpath, and offers a Milton Keynes Village, renowned for it’s picture truly spectacular experience for our runners.

43 2018 SUNDAY,MARATHON MAY 6 MONDAY, MAY 7MAP MK ROCKET 5K @ 09:00 / MARATHON / HALF / RELAY @ 10:00 FUN RUN @ 10:30

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3 STANDING WAY H8 19 SAXON STREET V7 Netherfield Bleak Hall

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STARTNO EVENT AND FINISH AREA PARKING The Finish Area

THE FINISH ARTIFICIAL GRASS SURFACE All races finish next to the players tunnel Half of the pathway around the football inside Stadium MK. Encourage your friends pitch was replaced with artificial grass for and family to give you a shout as you enter the Rugby World Cup. You are allowed to the stadium. A video camera will display run on this surface. The finish line will be on your finish on the big screens. When you artificial grass. cross the line please keep moving around MASSAGE the pitch where you will be presented with The massage area is located at the end of water. This is important, not only for your the baggage zone near Gate3. Massages muscles to avoid them seizing up, but also are provided by Body Limits for a small fee. to prevent congestion in the finish area. If you need assistance our medical team will RIGHTMOVE RACE VILLAGE be on hand to support you. There will be a big festival feel to the You will then continue up to the concourse Rightmove Race Village with beer from collecting your medal as you go. On the the Concrete Cow Brewery, hog roast, BBQ concourse you will be given more drinks, and full lineup of acts on the main stage. Brioche rolls, snacks and your technical There will also be trampolines, bumper finisher’s T-Shirt, then onto the runners cars, football shoot out, fairground rides, only baggage area. climbing wall, inflatable slide, face painting, bungee run, parkour, Ninja Warriors and Only finishers will be entitled to a Medal. gladiators to entertain the kids while you’re Please do not ask for more than one as earning your bragging rights on the course! marshals have been instructed to only issue one per person. Taking more than one may deny another finisher from receiving one of the items.

FINISH LINE

Don't Forget

PHOTOS VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT Share your photos on the day. We will still be recruiting for Event Twitter: @MK_Marathon Crew until 2nd May 2018. It’s a great experience for groups of friends or Facebook: @MiltonKeynesMarathon family to work together at the event, so please spread the word! RUNNER SURVEY More info is available here: Shortly after the event you will receive mkmarathon.com/eventcrew an email from us with a link to our MK Marathon Weekend survey. RUNNER PHOTOS The MarathonPhoto team will be out in Please take the time to fill this out. We force, photographing runners at key points continually strive to improve the MK around the course. You will be able to view Marathon Weekend and your feedback is your photos and download your certificate extremely important to us. after the marathon: iTABS mkmarathon.com/galleries Your finisher medal has been designed to BOOKING PROTECTION include an iTaB with your name and time You had the option to take out Booking engraved, so why not personalise your Protection when you entered any of our medal? events. If you took out cover and are If you ordered an iTab then you don’t need unable to attend then you should contact to do anything. It will be posted to you after the Booking Protect directly: www. the event. bookingprotect.com LIVE RESULTS You can view the live results here: mkmarathon.com/results

If you need any further information please check the FAQs section on the website: mkmarathon.com/faqs

Good luck and have a great MK Marathon Weekend.