2:09 Events
Events House
63 Osborne Road
Farnborough
Hants
GU14 6AP

Tel 01252 373797
Fax 01252 373794
Email info@209events.com

In just a few short years the South Downs Marathon and Marathon Relay have become classics on the Trail Running calander - which is not surprising when you look at the fantastic scenery on the route.

In 2012 we launched a half marathon as well - and this took off immediately.

All the details for the marathon and relay will remain the same as in 2011. Starting at Slindon College with a four wave system starting 20mins apart with the first wave consisting of relay runners, the second runners who predict a finishing time of over 5hrs, then the marathon runners predicting times of between 4 and 5hrs and final wave for runners predicting under 4 hrs.

The Half Marathon will start and finish in Queen Elizabeth Country Park and will pick up the South Downs Marathon route at approx 22 miles and finish on the same route.  We are altering the opening 4 miles a little to allow a bit more flattish running before the slog up Butser Hill - the hill remains though, for it's challenge and the stupendous views from the top.

Because of very limited parking at the start all marathon runners are asked to use the bus from the finish line car park to the start that is included in the entry fee.

Minimum age for marathon: 18yrs. Minimum age for half marathon 17yrs. No minimum age for fun run.

Relay teams are responsible for their own team drop offs at the start and change over locations. Minimum age for members of relay teams is 15+.

The total elevation gain is 5728ft and loss -5523ft.

Marathon & Relay Route - Section 1

Marathon & Relay Route - Section 2

Marathon & Relay Route - Section 3

Marathon & Relay Route - Section 4 

Half Marathon Route

ENTER ONLINE 

Race photography can be seen here.  

07.00-07.45  Buses for the full marathon depart  from the finish line in Queen Elizabeth Country Park to the start at Slindon College.

0900  Relay wave starts 

0920 Marathon wave for 5hr plus runners

0940 Marathon wave for runners predicting 4 to 5hrs

1000  Marathon wave for runners predicting under 4hrs

1000  Start of the Half Marathon and 5km Fun Run in Queen Elizabeth Park.

There will be NO cut off time but marshalls will be stood down on a 5hr 30 schedule from the 1000 start wave (6.30 marathon pace from the 9.00 start). Runners outside of this time schedule willl be able to complete the route and collect the finishers medal but do so at their own risk. A marshall will follow the last runner taking down signage so the course will remain signed until the last runner is complete.

Elevation gain is 5728ft and loss -5523ft.

Medals to all finishers in the Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay

Technical T-shirt for all finishers 

7 Drink Stations on marathon, 5 on half marathon.

Overstim.s Gels and electrolyte drinks available at drink stations at half way and 20 miles in the marathon.

Prizes

Marathon: First 5 men and women/First Masters M&F 40, 45, 50, 55, 60+

Half Marathon: First 3 men and women/First Masters M&F 40, 45, 50, 55, 60+

Relay: First 3 teams men & women/First Masters teams M&F 40, 50+ (mixed teams will count as male for the results & prizes.

5km Fun Run: First 3 male and female.  

Terms & Conditions

Once your race entry is accepted either online, by post or over the telephone we are unable to make refunds. You may roll your entry over to another 2:09 Events race subject to space availability and paying any difference in entry fee. Roll over places must be requested in writing or by email at least 72hrs before the event - changes after this will count as no-show and we will be unable to change your entry.

Refunds will not be payable if we are forced to cancel, or in any way change the event due to war, threat of war, riot, civil strife, industrial dispute, terrorist activity, natural or nuclear disaster, fire or adverse weather conditions or other circumstances amounting to force majeure.
In the unlikely event of the cancellation/postponement of sporting events for whatever reason, 2:09 Events Ltd cannot be held responsible in any way for any monetary loss, inconvenience or any other circumstances outside of our control, including non-refundable events fees.

Disclaimer:

I agree and abide by the rules of the event's governing body (eg UK Athletics/British Triathlon Federation) and the event. I understand that I enter the race at my own risk and that no person(s) or organisation(s) will be held responsible for any accident, injury or loss to myself, prior to, during or after the event. I understand the organisers reserve the right to alter the arrangements and conditions should circumstances require.

Run this event for charity.