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You will truly deserve your Christmas lunch after this Marathon and Half Marathon event. This flat route takes runners on scenic loops around Caldecotte Lake. Enjoy the crisp, winter lakeside views and earn your finisher's medal as you cross the finish line.Marathon and Half Marathon
View detailsThu, Dec 24, 2026
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Where and when
LocationBletcham Way, Caldecotte, Milton Keynes MK7 8HP, UKStart timesThursday, Dec 24, 2026
Marathon: 8:30 AMHalf Marathon: 8:30 AMEvent summary
Here are the distances available for The Christmas Die Hard Marathon & Half MarathonMarathon26.2mi7 Loops£49.99Half Marathon13.1mi£39.99Marathon26.2mi7 Loops£49.99Half Marathon13.1mi£39.99Route information
Runners will be taken on the lakeside paths around Caldecotte Lake to complete their chosen distances. A mix of hard gravel, some sections of block paving and a few yards of mud and grass, this is a great trail run for new and experienced runners alike. Marathon runners will complete the course 7 and a half times to complete the full distance, whereas half marathon runners will complete 3 and a half laps.What's included
- Unique double sided Bespoke finisher's medal
- Water
- Toilets
- Timekeeper
How to get there
Bletcham Way, Caldecotte, Milton Keynes MK7 8HP, UKGet full directionsParking There is a large car park at the pub which is located near the event site. By Train Bow Brickhill is the closest train station from the event site, which is just 2 miles from Bletchley and 4.5 miles from Milton Keynes Central. Bow Brickhill is serviced by the Bedford line which runs hourly, so please leave plenty of time to travel. Bow Brickhill is 150 years from the number 8 bus stop, which is approximately 10 minutes from the event site.Hotels and Accommodation
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7.45am race registration opens 8.20am Final race instructions & Walk to the start 8.30am race start There will be a mandatory race briefing 10 minutes before the races which all entrants must attend. Cut-Off Times There is a strict cut-off time of 7 hours for the event. Runners completing the course after this time will be recorded as DNF. The cut-off time for the half marathon is 4 hours. Age Requirements All entrants must be 18 and older to take part in the event. Race Numbers Race numbers are to be collected from the Race HQ gazebo behind the pub car park Please leave at least 20 minutes to complete this process. Bag Drop While there is no secure baggage drop at the event, the looped-nature of the course means entrants are free to leave their bags at the start/finish as there will always be someone around. Kit List Virtually all runners wear road shoes at the event as the route takes runners along the lake paths which are mostly wide, hard gravel bike/walking surfaces. There are some small short concrete parts as well as a few metres of grass/mud trail. On-Course Nutrition There will be an area for entrants to leave their own nutrition, Water will be provided, we are now cupless so please bring a Bottle or cup.Enigma RunningView more Enigma Running eventsReviews
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