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FINAL INSTRUCTIONS & ESSENTIAL RACE INFORMATION
Bank Holiday 4 May 2015 - 10am
www.mkmarathon.co.uk
Welcome
Welcome to the 4th Milton Keynes Marathon event; your big
day is almost here.
Key Timings
8:00 Stadium opens (toilets, shelter & kiosks) - gates 3-7
8:00 Arena opens for baggage - gate 6
9:30 Runners assemble in start zone in Saxon Street
10:00 Marathon, Half Marathon & Marathon Relay start
10:30 Superhero Fun Run start
12:00
Half Marathon Awards near finish line
14:00
Marathon Awards near finish line
The Milton Keynes Marathon & Half Marathon 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 marathon distance.
UK License number 2015-12946
Thank you
The Milton Keynes Marathon Team would like to thank our sponsors
partners and volunteers for their generous support
HEADLINE SPONSOR
EVENT SPONSORS
OFFICIAL CHARITY PARTNERS
EVENT PARTNERS
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We would also like to thank...
Redway Runners - for recruiting most of our event crew · Body Limits - commentator and
massages · Acorn Childcare - Looking after the Fun Run · St John Ambulance - medical
services, Marathon Photo, Results Base - timing, The Police - event planning and race day
assistance · Milton Keynes Scout District - very keen volunteers · MK Council - event
planning assistance, our event and charity partners and all of our volunteers.
Race Day: 4 May 2015
START TIME 10:00am
The Venue
stadiummk, Stadium Way, Milton
Keynes, Bucks, MK1 1ST.
Please arrive early. The east stadium
car park will be traffic free from 7am.
If it is a wet day you can shelter in the
Stadium or Arena from 8am.
Baggage
Baggage will be located inside the
Arena, which is located at the south
end of the stadium. Use entrance 6
to access the Arena from 8am. There
will also be male and female changing
areas (large toilets) inside the Arena.
Remove the luggage tag from your
race number and securely attach to
your kit bag.
Please don’t bring valuables to the
event. If you leave a mobile phone in
your bag, please make sure that it is
switched off.
When you cross the finish line you
will receive a bottle of water and your
medal. You will then be directed back
to the Arena to collect your goody
bag and baggage. There will also be
massages available from Body Limits.
To collect your bag you will need to
show your running number.
Toilets
All toilets will be open in the stadium
from 8am. There will be no portaloos
at the start area, however there will
be portaloos at water stops.
Charity Clothing Collection
If it’s a cold day we advise you to bring
some extra clothes with you to wear
whilst waiting at the start. These can
be discarded to the side and will be
collected afterwards by a local charity
for recycling. Please be considerate to
other runners when discarding items
of clothing.
What you’ll find in your race pack
1. Running Number with removable luggage tag
2. Timing Chip (this chip is disposable and doesn’t need to be returned)
Pre-Race Preparation
Race Number
Attach your number to the front of
your running top. Complete any medical
information and emergency contact details on
the reverse of your running number.
Start Zone
The MK Marathon, Half Marathon and
Marathon Relay runners will start at 10am.
There will be three starting zones this year.
Faster runners will start at the front to avoid
congestion. The whole width of the road will
be used for the start again this year. Your time
won’t start until you cross the timing mats.
Entry
You must not give your running number
to anyone else. Amongst other potential
problems, doing so may cause problems of
identification for the event medical services
in the case of an accident or injury. Any
attempt to do so will result in immediate
disqualification of the individual(s) concerned
and removal from the event.
Lost number or chip
If you have any issues then visit the
Information Desk on the stadium concourse.
Use Gate 5.
Late & Overseas Entries
Please collect your race pack from the
Information Desk on the stadium concourse.
Use Gate 5.
TIMING CHIP INSTRUCTIONS
Fitting a looped shoe tag UHF loop tag for running comes pre-­attached to a Tyvek strip.
DO NOT remove as this is an integral part of the tag and will destroy the chip!
Our standard UHF loop tag for running comes pre-­‐attached to a Tyvek strip. DO NOT remove this, it’s an integral part The
tag can be worn on either shoe. Follow the instructions below.
of the tag and you’ll destroy the chip if you try! The tag can be worn on either shoe, just follow the instructions. This is the loop tag that you’ll find in your race pack. Before fitting it please check that the number on the tag is the same as the race number and both match what you’ve been told is your number. Slip the tag underneath the bottom (nearest to your toes) laces on your shoe. At this point the tag is face down with the red block at the toe end and the brown 3M safety tab is at the top. Fold the top of the tag towards the toe so you can detach the brown 3M safety tab. Press the adhesive patch that was covered by the 3M safety tab against the back of the tag at the toe end. The glued area should stick immediately forming the completed loop. At this point the red patch with the frowning face is showing at the toe end. Now rotate the loop until the red patch is facing the shoe and you can see your number. You are now ready to race! The three tags shown below are examples of what NOT to do! ✕ The tag is upside down ✕ The tag is folded flat under the laces ✓
✕ The tag is rolled into a tight coil Travel Information
Plan your journey in advance
Don’t wait until the morning of the race
to decide how you are going to get to the
start and always have a backup plan.
Cycling
If you live near the stadium you might want
to consider coming by bike. There will be a
VIP bike parking area inside the Arena. This
area will be secure.
By Road
SOUTH BOUND M1: Exit the motorway
at Junction 14 and turn right at the
roundabout at the top of the exit slip road
towards Milton Keynes.
VIP Parking
NORTH BOUND M1: Exit the motorway at
Junction 14 and take the left-hand filter
lane towards Milton Keynes.
Continue straight over the roundabout
(Northfield) on H6 Childs Way. At the next
roundabout (Fox Milne) turn left onto
V11 Tongwell Street. Continue straight
over next roundabout (Monkston) along
the V11 Tongwell Street. At the next
roundabout (Brinklow) turn right along the
H8 Standing Way (A421). Continue on the
H8 Standing Way (A421) following signs for
Buckingham continuing over a number of
roundabouts, on reaching the Bleak Hall
roundabout turn left onto the V6 Grafton
Street and follow signs for the stadium.
SAT NAV POSTCODE: MK1 1ST
For pre-booked VIP Stadium parking enter
the stadium area via Grafton Street MK1
1ST and you will be directed to your parking
area by event staff. Please bring a copy of
your receipt with you.
Event Updates
Listen out for all the latest race information
on the Official Race Station BBC Three
Counties. There will be regular updates on
race day, including traffic reports.
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Drop Off Point
There will be a designated drop-off point
on the west side of the stadium outside
the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel. Access this via
Grafton Street which is just off the A5.
marathon&half marathon event GLITTER BLUE VERSION
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‘gold’
iTab
white
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green enamel
X - cut-out area, T - raised edge for i-tag insert
Why not personalise your Finisher Medal with an iTaB.
The iTaB is a small self-adhesive plate engraved with your
Name and Finish Time which fits neatly in to the back
of your medal. On completion of your race you simply
confirm your details and the iTaB will be engraved and
sent to you. Log on to your registration page to order.
The Course
Water Stations - MK Half
There will be four water stations along the
course, providing bottles. These will be
you
positioned at approximately mile 3, 6, 9 &
matches
11.5 miles.
Water Stations - MK Marathon
There will be nine water stations along the
course, providing bottles. These will be
positioned at approximately mile 3, 6, 9, 12,
15, 18, 21, 22.5 & 24.
You will also be given a bottle of water at the
finish.
Please note that water stations will not be
positioned exactly by the stated mile marker,
but there will be ‘Drinks Ahead’ signs 200m
before the water station.
Water bottles will be collected and recycled.
Sports Drink
Gatorade Sport Blackcurrant flavour will be
available in cups just after the water stations
at mile 9, 15 & 21.
RACE
Energy Gels
DIRECTION
High5 EnergyGels will be available at mile 12
and 18. These will be available just before a
water station. These don’t contain caffeine.
Mile Markers
There will be a mile marker at every mile.
Mile markers will be located on the nearest
lamp post to the mile point.
the
First Aid
St Johns Ambulance will be providing our
medical support again this year. There
will be First Aid stations at three locations
around the course as well as a Rapid
Response Car, Emergency Ambulances and
Cycle Response Units.
Most casualties will be treated at the
nearest medical station to them, more
serious cases will be transported to the
Static First Aid Point at stadiummk. In
serious cases patients will be transported
by ambulance to Accident & Emergency at
Milton Keynes Hospital.
If you feel unwell or pick up an injury then
you need to get to a water station for
transportation back to the start. If you have
a serious medical requirement and can not
reach a water station then please see one
of the course marshals who will request
medical assistance.
Emergency Access
In the unlikely event that an emergency
vehicle needs to cross or access the course,
we ask you to please stop and not obstruct
them.
HELP US LEAVE MK NEAT & TIDY BY DISCARDING BOTTLES IN
COLLECTION POINTS AFTER EACH WATER STOP
MARATHON PACE CALCULATOR
6.5- 2:50 7 - 3:04
7.5 - 3:17
9 - 3:56 9.5 - 4:09
10 - 4:22
8 - 3:30
10.5 - 4:35
Minutes per mile - marathon finish time
8.5- 3:43
11 - 4:44
Marathon
The race start is just a few hundred yards from
RaceMilton
Start Keynes
stadiumMK in Saxon Street. This map shows you
MILTON KEYNES
MARATHON
Race Start Planexactly where the start is in relation to the stadium.
26.2
The race start is just a few hundred yards from stadiumMK. This map shows you exactly where t
start is in relation to the stadium. You should
make your way
to theSHOWS
start line before 9:30am.
COLOURED
SPOT
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number STARTING
based on the predicted
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and are
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line upfor
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colour
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your number colour (see start plan below).
TEAR OFF CAREFULLY & PULL
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event. Green for marathon, orange for half
marathon and blue for marathon relay runners.
The coloured spot shows your starting zone
based on the predicted race finish time you gave
us. RED, YELLOW and PURPLE. Please line up in
the correct start zone.
YOU SHOULD BE IN YOUR STARTING ZONE BY 9:30AM
Saxon Street (B4034)
START
V7
Closed to traffic
McD
Dawson Rd
stadiumMK
KFC
THE START
Grafton Street
Watling Street
Asda
Bramley Road
Mount
Farm Park
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Bletcham Way
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Ikea
Denbigh
Roundabout
B&Q
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4
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6
2
7
1
9
10
8
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11
Mile Marker
Route Redway / Road
13
FINISH
Water Bottles
START
12
Sports Drink
High5 Energy Gels
13.1
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HALF MARATHON
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Milton Keynes Half Marathon running numbers will
have a large orange band and 13.1 printed in the
top right corner. Numbers will start at 4,000.
The starting zone is the coloured spot and will be in
red, yellow or purple.
START
ZONE
CHRISTOPHER
TEAR OFF CAREFULLY & PULL
NUMBER END THROUGH SLIT
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4000
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19
MARATHON
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21
22
16
15
5
23
4
14
6
3
2
7
24
HALF WAY
13
1
Mile Marker
Route Redway / Road
1
9
25
10
8
12
Water Bottles
Sports Drink
High5 Energy Gels
11
FINISH
START
26
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Milton Keynes Marathon running numbers will
have a large green band and 26.2 printed in the top
right corner. Numbers will start at 1.
The starting zone is the coloured spot and will be in
red, yellow or purple.
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26.2
START
ZONE
CHRISTOPHER
TEAR OFF CAREFULLY & PULL
NUMBER END THROUGH SLIT
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Spectators
We welcome spectators on race day and we want everyone to have a great event
experience. To make the event fun and safe for everyone, we would like to offer the
following advice:
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The second half of the marathon is on redways, so please do not block these
Please don’t lean over barriers or impede the runners in any way
If you need to cross the course then please make sure you do so safely
Please don’t cycle alongside the runners as this can cause accidents
Remember runners may be tired and slower to react
Don’t forget to cheer and shout as loud as you can!
The stadium is the perfect place for you to see your runner run a victory lap of the pitch and
cross the line. Seats will be filled on a first come, first served basis – so grab a seat, bring
your bells and whistles and cheer them on to the finish!
Please note that dogs are not permitted in the stadium.
Runners: things to remember...
Double check and check
again that you have
everything you need for the
day. Create yourself a check
list of what to take.
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Race number
Safety pins
Timing Chip
Vaseline or plasters
Money
Change of clothes
Suncream & hat
Murrays the Printers Ltd.
is proud to sponsor the
2015 Milton Keynes Marathon
97-100 Alston Drive, Bradwell Abbey, Milton Keynes MK13 9HF
01908 326 560 [email protected] www.murrays-printers.co.uk
Get SET For Life!
The MK Dons Sport and Education Trust gives as many community members access and
opportunities to participate in our often life changing programmes, we have created an
organisational structure to deliver projects in core areas.
The seven departments we operate through are Education, Social Inclusion, Health and
Wellbeing, Girls and Womens, Football Development and Community Delivery and Get SET
for legacy. This structure allows us to engage a diverse range of people as we continue to be
a focal point of community activity. We regularly engage with over 50,000 people each year.
The natural synergy between our departments allows us to share expertise and, in many
projects, work across departments. So, whether playing football, growing vegetables or
designing a poster, everyone involved will take away skills and knowledge that will help them
get SET for life.
If you would like to support or get involved with the MK Dons Sport and Education Trust
please call 01908 622888 or email: [email protected]
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We had 600 Superheroes in 2014 and want even more in 2015!
ACORN CHILDCARE
Superhero Fun Run
Adult Child -
£10
£8
stadiummk, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK1 1ST
Bank Holiday 4 May 2015
The Superhero Fun Run is a
fantastic event for runners
(or walkers!) of all ages and
abilities. Experience what
being a superhero is all about
as you cross the stadium finish
line cheered by thousands of
admiring spectators.
START: 10:30am
DISTANCE: 2.62km (1.6 miles)
on traffic free closed roads
Enter on-line or by post
Register Now: www.mkmarathon.com/superhero-fun-run
MEDAL FOR ALL
FINISHERS!
The Finish Area Layout
Information Point and Lost Property
There will be an Information Point
positioned on the stadium concourse
south end. If you think you have lost
an item at the event, it may have been
handed in.
VIP StadiumParking
Saxon Street
V7
Closed to traffic
3
McD
Toilets
EAST
STAND
stadiumMK
4
KFC
Dawson Rd
H
FINIS
Hotel
Toilets
Pedestrian
Access under
Road
5
Corporate Relay
Parking
ALS
MED
Service
Tunnel
Arena
7
6
Baggage, Changing
Goody Bags
Meeting
Points
Entry Gates
Direction
of Runners
ing
VIP StadiumPark
Exit of Runners
After Finish
Redway
Crowd Barriers
Fence
First Aider
Pedestrian Only Zone
Baggage Entrance 6
Race Timing HQ & Results
Asda
Course Time Limit
The course time limit is 3:15 hours for the Half Marathon and 6.5 hours for the MK
Marathon. The course will close at 15 minute mile pace and drinks stations, marshals,
medical support etc will be withdrawn. Runners who are behind a 15 minute mile pace
will be offered transport to the finish line area. Should you decline the transportation
your status reverts back to that of a pedestrian and you should be aware that you
continue without the race infrastructure in place. Before starting the race please give
careful consideration to your ability to complete the course in the allotted time.
The Finish Area
All races finish next to the players
tunnel inside stadiummk. Encourage
your friends and family to give you a
shout as you enter the stadium. A video
camera will display your finish on four big
screens. When you cross the line please
keep moving around the pitch where
you will be presented with water and
your medal. This is important, not only
for your muscles to avoid them seizing
up, but also to prevent congestion in the
finish area. If you need assistance our
medical team will be on hand to support
you.
As you exit the stadium via the service
tunnel you will access the Arena where
you can collect your goody bag and
baggage. You will not get these if you
don’t have a running number.
Only those who finish the MK Marathon
or Half Marathon will be entitled to a
Finisher’s Medal and goody bag. Please
do not ask for more than one as marshals
have been instructed to only issue one
per person. Taking more than one may
deny another finisher from receiving one
of the items.
Results
Your results will be available from Results
Base as soon as you finish. Download the
smartphone app:
resultsbase.net/mobile
Meeting Point
We suggest that you agree in advance a
meeting point to meet your friends and
family.
The MarathonPhoto team will be out in force,
photographing runners at key points around
the course. You will be able to view your
photos and download your certificate after
the marathon: www.marathon-photos.com
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Marathon Relay
Each team will carry a baton which will
include the team timing chip.
Each relay team will have one allocated
parking space at the Marathon Relay
zone (access via Grafton Street near
the Double Tree Hilton). Please display
the parking permit in your windscreen.
Marshals will direct you to your parking
area. Allow plenty of time as the roads
around the stadium will be congested
from early in the morning.
Runners in the first leg should leave their
baggage with their team mates or in the
pre-function bar. They should make their
way to the start line before 9:30am.
Timing mats will be at mile 6.2, 13.1
and 20. Make sure you cross the timing
mat and proceed until you see the relay
changeover point. Marathon Relay
locations are shown on the separate
information sheet in your pack. Relay
runners should allow plenty of time to
arrive at ther changeover point.
Approaching the change-over:
Approximately 100m in advance there
will be a sign warning you that you
are approaching the Marathon Relay
changeover point. Please look out for
these signs and move over to the left
hand side as soon as you can. Safely
exit the main course and hand over
your baton to the next runner inside
the changeover area. Marshals will be
present to direct you but cannot run
after runners who miss the changeover
point!
Exiting the changeover: As soon as you
receive the baton from your team mate
join the main course and begin your run.
Take care not to obstruct other runners
as you move out onto the course. All
runners should collect their medals from
the pre-function bar area of the hotel
overlooking the finish area.
Finish: Teams are encouraged to return
to the stadium to cheer in the last
runner. You may re-use your reserved
parking permit to gain access.
Prizes will be awarded to the winning
team in the pre-function bar area at 2pm.
Enjoy the race!
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Milton Keynes Marathon
4 May 2015
A 26.2 mile city marathon with a difference.
With 4,500 acres of woodlands, lakesides,
parks and landscaped areas within the city
boundary, Milton Keynes is the ideal venue
for a Green Marathon. Be a star and join
Team Macmillan today.
For more information please:
visit macmillan.org.uk/findarun
email [email protected]
call 020 7840 7887
Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales
(261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604).
Runner Survey
Shortly after the event you will receive an email from us with a link to our 2015
runner survey. We continually strive to improve the Milton Keynes Marathon Event
and your feedback is extremely important to us.
Charity Partners
The MK Marathon isn’t only about fast times. There is also the all important aspect
of putting something back into the community. Each year we work with Charity
Partners in order to help them raise valuable funds.
While the headlines go to the first man and woman across the line, way back in
the field are the men and women who have sacrificed so much in dedicating their
time and effort to helping their chosen charity.
More than £1.7 million has been raised since the first MK Marathon and we will
conduct a survey to see how much has been raised by the 2015 event.
No matter how small the sum may seem, every single penny counts for the less
privileged.
Register today for the NSPCC Milton Keynes summer half
marathon on Sunday 12 July 2015!
For more information and registration, including the
Woodfines Team Challenge or the NSPCC team relay
supported by Results Base, go to www.nspcc.org.uk/
miltonkeyneshalfmarathon
What are you waiting for? Help us to change children’s lives.
Registered charity England and Wales 216401 and Scotland SCO037717
HER HEART. HER SOUL.
HER PASSION & CREATIVITY.
HER VOICE. HER INFLUENCE.
HER GUTS & DETERMINATION.
AFTER 26.2 MILES OF THE MK MARATHON,
£984.00 RAISED FOR CHARITY.
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your time spent volunteering, your effort in
training, and the spreading of your charity’s
message.
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