MK WEEKEND MARATHON FINAL INSTRUCTIONS & ESSENTIAL RACE INFORMATION mkmarathon.com 2018 MARATHON | HALF MARATHON | MARATHON RELAY | 5K | FUN RUN EA Licence: 2018-30407 - Certificate of Course Accuracy: 16/138 - 7th Consecutive Event THANK YOU THE MK MARATHON TEAM WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR SPONSORS, PARTNERS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT. HEADLINE SPONSOR MK the home of MARATHON RELAY SPONSOR SUPERHERO FUN RUN SPONSOR GENERAL SPONSORS EVENT PARTNERS 3CR Square V2.pdf 1 01/10/2013 19:18 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 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. Rocket License # 2018-30408 Marathon, Relay, Half and Fun Run Licence # 2018-30407 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 8 O O aNT T MACmLn RuN S 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. 1689734 Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend press ad.indd 1 23/02/2018 15:10 Runner Checklist 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.