What is the minimum age to run the Clarendon Marathon?
On the Clarendon we do not inforce a minimum age however it should be noted that, if you are under the age of 18, running a full 26.2 miles could be very bad for you. Running a half marathon of 13.1 miles could be very bad for you if you are under the age of 16. Generally a much better alternative for young people is to either run in the 'Mini' (5 miles) or get together in groups of 4 and enter the marathon as a 4 person relay team. This gives you all the fun of being in a marathon but at the same time keeps the risks to a minimum. On the Mini (5 mile) or on a relay segment, we recommend that children under the age of 11 should be accompanied by an adult.
Can I wear headphones?
Headphones are banned on many running events particularly events that are held on roads. If you are wearing headphones and listening to music it may be difficult to hear other noises around you such as approaching vehicles. On the Clarendon we recommend that runners do not wear headphones but we do not ban them. Runners may wear headphones if they wish to.
Responsibility and Liability
Runners participating in the Clarendon events do so at their own risk. This event is organised by volunteers and we all do as much as we can to make the event as safe as possible but the event is not totally safe. Please note that we do not count the runners out at the start and we do not count them in at the end. If a runner starts to feel unwell during the event we ask that you make this known to one of the many marshals on the course, who will do their best to help you. If you are feeling unwell please do not leave the course and do not rest in the woods because if you collapse inside the cover of the trees it is very unlikely that you would be found. We ask that all runners act responsibly at all times and please look out for any other runners who may be in difficulty and may require help.
Toilets
There are toilets at the start at Wyvern College but as most of the route is cross country there is very little in the way of facilities after that. For full marathon runners there are some limited toilet facilities at the sports pavilion at Winterslow which is the first relay change. There are limited toilets at the Sports Club as you are coming into Broughton (on your left as you start coming down the long hill, Buckholt Lane). In Broughton itself there are toilets for the Half Marathon runners at the village hall and some portaloos behind the hall. We will have a portaloo sited at Farley Mount Monument Carpark (Grid Ref SU407293) which is the final relay change location. And lastly we will have a toilet as you are coming out of West Wood (south side near the road, Grid Ref SU424294). After that the next toilets are at the finish at Kings School Winchester.
Race numbers
Race numbers are not posted out before the race. Instead they will be issued to you on the morning of the race. If you are a relay team and you would like to have your race numbers posted to you before the event, please contact us and request this. Please allow plenty of time to sign in and collect your race numbers before the race starts. For the marathon, registration at Wyvern School in Laverstock opens at 7.30am. For the half marathon registration at the village hall in Broughton opens at 11.00am.
Marshalling and route markers
The Rotary Club and a large number of volunteers will be marshalling the whole course. Please obey the marshalls at all times. In addition to marshalls, there will be direction indicator signs at all junctions.
If you are not running, would you be interested in helping out by being a marshal? If you would like to know more, please contact JJ Heath-Caldwell on 01962 761 565 or by email to [email protected]
The route does cross the road at a number of points. These points are all marshalled to reduce the likihood of any accidents but please look out for cars and only cross when it is safe to do so.
Due to the nature of the course, there will be no lead vehicle however there will be cyclists leading and following up in the rear.
Facilities/changing/baggage
It is very important that you have some warm clothes to put on after the race, so please do bring these together with a bag to put them in. In the past we have given every runner a large black plastic bag to put their belongings in. This has meant that a large number of plastic bags went straight into the rubbish bin after the race. Can we ask all runners to bring your own bag this year please. We will give you a tag for you to write your race number onto. Please then tie this to your bag. Then put your bag onto the bag bus. Your bag will be transported to the finish at Kings School where you will be able to collect it later on. You will also want to have a small amount of cash to buy hot food or a massage at the end but please do not put large amounts of cash or high value items into the your bag. Please note that we do not accept any liability for possessions that get lost.
Kings' School has changing facilities and showers. However, please be aware that the showers are very limited and the hot water usually runs out fairly quickly. If you wish to have a shower please use as little hot water as possible. This will mean more hot water for the people having showers after you.
Massage Service
A massage is available after the event for £10. This can be prepaid or paid on the day. Please find us at the finish in Winchester by following the signs from the finish area to the gymnasium. After completing a simple Massage Disclaimer and questionnaire, you will be shown to the next available masseur. You will then receive a very beneficial 10 minute leg massage. If you are a masseur and you would be interested in joining out team, please contact [email protected]
Dogs
We do allow runners to bring their dogs with them on the Clarendon however we do have some restrictions. Wyvern School and Winchester School, like all schools, do not allow dogs on their grounds for health and safety reasons. We ask all dog owners to have their dogs on the school grounds only for the minimum of time. Please do not use the school grounds as a general walking area before the race or after the race. Can we also ask spectators not to bring dogs onto the school grounds.
Conditions
All competitors must respect both the highway and country codes. In the event of any traffic and/or road restrictions, rights are reserved to alter the course of the route without notice. The organisers cannot therefore be held responsible if the distance is not exact, but assure all competitors that it will be as accurate as possible.
Cancellations and Deferrals
(and what do we do with your money?)
This event is organised by the Rotary Clubs of Winchester and Salisbury. We are all volunteers and we provide our time free. Our objective is to provide an event that will be good fun for everyone to take part in, whether running, walking or marshalling. Your participation together with your entry payments is what makes this event possible. Hopefully the event will also make a small profit and this money is paid into the Rotary charities fund. Donations are then made to all the charities who help out with marshalling at the event and we also make donations to other charities and good causes.
If for any reason you are not able to make the event on the day, your entry payment will be treated as a donation to Rotary charities. However, we do allow runners to defer their entry to the following year if they wish to. If you find you will not be able to make the event please contact us as soon as possible and request to have your name added to the deferral list. This needs to be done at least 3 weeks before the event. Cancellations in the last 3 weeks will not be treated as deferrals. If your name has been added to the deferral list, please contact us again next year to book a free place.
Prizes
We have a number of prizes for the different categories. Top of the list will of course be the categories: full marathon and the half marathon. For these events we will have prizes for first, second and third male and first, second and third female.
In addition we will also have prizes for the first male and first female in the following age categories:
- Full marathon; 5-year age categories eg under 40, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 plus.
- Half marathon; 10-year age categories eg under 40, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 plus.
For the relay we have a first prize for the following teams.
- First relay team (mixed sex)
- First relay team (all male)
- First relay team (all female)
Many thanks to the following who have donated prizes:
Balaka Resturant www.thebalaka.co.uk
Norton Manor Hotel www.qhotels.co.uk/our-locations/norton-park
Alexandra Sports www.alexandrasports.com
Manow Thai Restaurant www.manow.co.uk
Kyoto Kitchen Restaurant www.kyotokitchen.co.uk
3V Natural Foods www.3vnaturalfoods.com
Barlows Butchers www.barlowsbutcherswinchester.co.uk
Pjur Active Anti-Cafing www.pjuractive.com
Full results will be available on the internet via the link: https://www.race-results.info/
We also have special prizes for people who have participated in more than 5 or more than 10 Calarendon events. If you would like to claim a 5 year or a 10 year award please contact JJ Heath-Caldwell ([email protected]).
Food
Along the route we have 13 welcome stations providing cups of water and top ups from jugs. The welcome stations on the second half of the route (Broughton to Winchester) will also be providing bananas (curtesey of Fifes www.fyffes.com). Over the last quarter from Farley Mount the welcome stations will have extra food. In addition to providing bananas, we will have a variety of items to keep you going (supplied by Harestock Bakery www.the-master-baker.co.uk). There will also be jelly beans. All of these are in limited quanitities so please run as fast as you can to make sure you don't miss out. At the end of the race, at King's School, we will also have excellent burgers for sale provided by Salamander Catering and you will also be able to buy teas and coffees provided by Winchester Youth Counselling (www.winchesteryouthcounselling.org).
Please help us to reduce plastic waste: Water cups
In the past we have been using approximately 10,000 plastic cups each year and these have all ended up in the bin. This year we aim to reduce this plastic waste as much as possible All the water stations are stocked up with cups of water that can be quickly picked up, used and discarded. If you are a fast runner and you are going for a quick time, we will have cups of water waiting for you, same as in previous years.
If you are not going for the fastest possible time, please consider these two alternatives.
Pick up a cup at the first water station, drink the water but do not discard the cup. Hold onto the cup for the rest of the event. It is not very heavy, so just carry it with you. At each water station ask one of the marshals to refill your cup. The marshals at the water stations will be standing by with jugs of water for this purpose.
The other alternative is to take a small water bottle with you. At each water station ask one of the marshals to give you a top up.
Please do not discard empty cups along the route. Please use the rubbish bins or give any unwanted cups to one of the marshals.
Photography
We have appointed Sussex Sport Photography to take official photographs of the event. In addition we will also be building up an album of shots taken by many of the marshals along the route. For more info see: