Magna Carta Winter
From HermesRunning
- Date Sat 21st February 2026
- Time 08:30
- Location Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club Riverside Egham Surrey TW20 0AA
- Price £37.36 - £58.59
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating running experience at the Magna Carta Winter event, organized by HermesRunning! On Saturday, February 21, 2026, join fellow runners in Egham, Surrey, for a day of scenic racing along the historic River Thames, right next to the iconic site where the Magna Carta was agreed by King John of England in 1215.
Runners can choose from three exciting race distances: the Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10KM. The Marathon kicks off at 8:30 AM, featuring five 5.27-mile sections for a total distance of 26.35 miles. The Half Marathon starts at 9:00 AM with 13.14 miles of beautiful river views, while the 10KM race begins at 9:15 AM, covering 6.27 miles. With flat, fast courses, well-marked turnaround points, and fantastic aid stations stocked with refreshments, you’ll be set for a memorable race day. Rated as one of the top 10 marathons in the UK by Runners World, the Magna Carta Winter is an event not to be missed!
Runners can choose from three exciting race distances: the Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10KM. The Marathon kicks off at 8:30 AM, featuring five 5.27-mile sections for a total distance of 26.35 miles. The Half Marathon starts at 9:00 AM with 13.14 miles of beautiful river views, while the 10KM race begins at 9:15 AM, covering 6.27 miles. With flat, fast courses, well-marked turnaround points, and fantastic aid stations stocked with refreshments, you’ll be set for a memorable race day. Rated as one of the top 10 marathons in the UK by Runners World, the Magna Carta Winter is an event not to be missed!
Magna Carta Winter
Sat 21st February 2026
Organiser's Description
The Magna Cartaracesarebased in scenic Runnymede (Surrey), and they all start right near the site where the treaty of Magna Carta was agreed by King John of England and signed on 15th June 1215.All the races will start on the river Thames next to the Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club ((Race HQ). The routesare out / back lapped courses on one of the most scenic parts of the river Thames and it's a flat and fast course.
10KM Route - starts at 9.15am will be x1 -1.0 mile out / back loop towards Staines Bridge (turnaround point by Runnymede Hotel) followed by x1 out / back 5.27-mile section to Old Windsor Lock (turnaround point) and back to the start at the Wraysbury Skiff Club HQ. Distance for the 10km will be 6.27 miles, 10.09 kms (allowing for variances in GPS devices).
Half Marathon Route - starts at 9.00am will be x2 -1.3 mile out / back loops towards Staines Bridge (turnaround point by Runnymede Hotel) followed by 2 out / back 5.27-mile sections turning around at the Old Windsor Lock then back to the start at the Wraysbury Skiff Club HQ. Distance for the half marathon will be13.14 miles (allowing for variances in GPS devices.
Marathon Route - starts at 8.30am it will be x5 -5.27-mile sections, to Old Windsor Lock (turnaround point) and back to the start at the Wraysbury Skiff Club HQ.Distance for the marathon will be 26.35 miles (allowing for variances in GPS devices).
The turnaround points for the Marathon, Half and 10Km will all be fully marked and marshalledand theCheck Points at the CP1 Start / Finish and CP2 Old Windsor Lock will be very well stocked with a selection of energy drinks and food.
Runners World rated this course as one of the top 10 marathons in the U.K.
10KM Route - starts at 9.15am will be x1 -1.0 mile out / back loop towards Staines Bridge (turnaround point by Runnymede Hotel) followed by x1 out / back 5.27-mile section to Old Windsor Lock (turnaround point) and back to the start at the Wraysbury Skiff Club HQ. Distance for the 10km will be 6.27 miles, 10.09 kms (allowing for variances in GPS devices).
Half Marathon Route - starts at 9.00am will be x2 -1.3 mile out / back loops towards Staines Bridge (turnaround point by Runnymede Hotel) followed by 2 out / back 5.27-mile sections turning around at the Old Windsor Lock then back to the start at the Wraysbury Skiff Club HQ. Distance for the half marathon will be13.14 miles (allowing for variances in GPS devices.
Marathon Route - starts at 8.30am it will be x5 -5.27-mile sections, to Old Windsor Lock (turnaround point) and back to the start at the Wraysbury Skiff Club HQ.Distance for the marathon will be 26.35 miles (allowing for variances in GPS devices).
The turnaround points for the Marathon, Half and 10Km will all be fully marked and marshalledand theCheck Points at the CP1 Start / Finish and CP2 Old Windsor Lock will be very well stocked with a selection of energy drinks and food.
Runners World rated this course as one of the top 10 marathons in the U.K.
Races
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Marathon
Sat 21st February 2026 (08:30)
£58.59
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00
Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00
CLOSED -
10km
Sat 21st February 2026 (09:00)
£37.36
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00
Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00
CLOSED -
Half Marathon
Sat 21st February 2026 (09:00)
£47.97
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00
Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00
CLOSED
Reviews
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4.3
3 reviews
This was my perfect first marathon. The organisers were brilliant and welcoming. Everyone there was friendly and encouraging of each other and the supporters cheered everyone on. I also loved the scenary! There were some tight spots to pass fellow runners and walkers, however the route was very well planned and signposted. Other runners were all respectful of one another and made space for each other-brilliant vibes all around. Well done, Hermes Running club and thank you for a fantastic day!
The race was very well organised. A smaller event that was more personalised than many of the larger, corporate events. Scenery was very beautiful, drinks points at suitable intervals. The only reason it did not get a five star is that the course had parts to it where the paths were very narrow and you had to stop to allow other runners through which was not ideal - I accept that you cannot have lots of space all the time but it was a bit challenging on the day but overall I would say an event that other runners should attend 😊
CB
Christopher
·3 years ago
A lovely marathon along the Windsor Thames path. It's flat, but can be quite hard going, particularly towards the end of the race! Worth a go.
Location
Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club, Riverside, Egham, TW20 0, United Kingdom
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