The One
to the Castle - Windsor
Following river trail paths, this half marathon goes through many of the key landmarks that have made Royal Berkshire area so famous. This course is your break from tough trail runs and rather focuses on scenic route!
EVENT
INFORMATION
Village Location
For the closest postcode please navigate to the following address and then follow the event signage:
Start Location - Marlow Rugby Club, Riverwoods Drive, Marlow, SL7 1QU
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Finish Location - Riverway, Barry Avenue, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 5JA
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Start Times
Half Marathon: 10:00am
Race Pack Collection
You can collect your race number from 08:30am at the event village in the Registration Tent.
Participants should not expect to receive anything by mail.
Registration on the day might be available.
The Route
The run course is marked with signs and well marshalled.
The race takes you along a country trails, woodland paths.
The course map is available to view here.
Pre-Race Email
Detailed pre-race information will be published to all registered participants 1 week prior to the event.
FACILITIES
Medical Cover
Suitable medical cover is provided at our events in case of a medical emergency.
Bag Drop
You can leave any clothing, bags, keys and phones at our bag drop. Your race number has a tear-off strip on the bottom that should be attached to anything you leave with us.
There will be baggage vans at the start (Marlow) from 09:00. All baggage will be taken to the finish (Windsor) for you to collect. Please attach your baggage tag to your bag before going to the baggage vans.
Catering
We will have a food caterer onsite for pre and post race refreshments.
Photography
Event images are expected to be available, usually within 24 hours of the event.
Toilets
There are free portable toilets in the event village. This is your only chance to go, as there won't be toilets on the route.
Changing Room / Showers
There are no dedicated changing rooms/showers.
Water / Snack Stations
There will be water stations on the route. Water will be in cups.
There will also be water available in the event village to fill water bottles (which we encourage).
Coach Transfer
For added convenience, a pre-race coach transfer service is offered from the finish line at Alexandra Gardens, Windsor, to the starting point at Marlow Rugby Club. Park your vehicle at the finish before the event, hop on our coach to the start, and find your car waiting for you at the finish line.
You can purchase a coach ticket upon registration as an add-on.
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION
Spectators
Spectators are permitted anywhere in the start area, finish area or around the route. Please be mindful of others' comfort and safety in more popular locations, including the finish area.
Dogs
Participants must not be accompanied by a personally owned or controlled dog during an event. Entries may be accepted from participants with medical assistance dogs, subject to them being correctly registered and identifiable as such, and subject to prior approval by the Event Director.
Buggies, Pushchairs and Strollers
This event is not suitable for buggies, pushchairs, strollers (or similar) due to the nature of the terrain.
Wheelchairs
This event is not suitable for wheelchair users due to the nature of the terrain.
Earphones / Headphones
Noise-cancelling earphones/headphones are prohibited and, whilst we discourage the use of other earphones/headphones in running events, participants choosing to use them should ensure they are set to a low enough volume that instructions from event officials can be clearly understood.
Race Deferrals
Race deferrals are allowed until the event registration is closed (usually the Friday 12noon before the event date).