Magna Carta Summer

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  • Date Sat 7th June 2025
  • Time 08:30
  • Location Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club  Riverside  Egham  Surrey TW20 0AA
  • Price £37.32 - £58.53
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon

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Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Magna Carta Summer event, hosted by HermesRunning on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, in the picturesque town of Egham, Surrey! Set against the historic backdrop of Runnymede, where the Magna Carta was signed in 1215, this unique race experience promises an unforgettable day for runners of all levels.

Participants can choose from three exciting race distances: the Marathon, starting at 8:30 AM, covering 26.35 miles; the Half Marathon, beginning at 9:00 AM, totaling 13.14 miles; or the 10KM race, kicking off at 9:15 AM, with a distance of 6.27 miles. All routes feature stunning views along the scenic River Thames, ensuring a flat and fast course that runners will love. With well-marked turnaround points and fully stocked checkpoints, the Magna Carta Summer event is not just a race; it’s a celebration of history, community, and the joy of running. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to race where history was made!

Magna Carta Summer

Sat 7th June 2025

A man and a woman, both with race bibs, are running on a lakeside trail. The woman is smiling with her arms raised, while the man is performing a dab gesture. Other runners can be seen in the background along the path. The lake is surrounded by trees. Two people are running along a scenic lakeside path lined with trees. The woman smiles and gestures energetically, while the man next to her appears playful, raising his arms in a dabbing motion. Other runners can be seen in the background. Two people pose happily outdoors. The person on the left holds a colorful poster with Chinese characters and the word "Taiwan"; the person on the right, a runner, displays a medal and wears a race bib numbered 72. Trees and grass fill the background. A group of runners begins a race, passing under a start/finish archway with motivational text. They are wearing numbered bibs, and blue flags line the race path. Trees surround the area, creating a leafy backdrop. A woman jogs along a lakeside path wearing a sports bra and shorts, marked with the number 157. The path is lined with trees, and other runners are visible in the background. The sun casts long shadows, indicating late afternoon. Two runners wearing bib numbers 152 and 150 approach a finish line in a park. They are jogging on a path lined with orange cones, surrounded by trees and spectators. The day is sunny, and a blue banner marks the finish line. A man in a green shirt and black shorts strikes a playful pose while jogging past a large statue of a historical figure in a park. The statue is on a stone pedestal, surrounded by trees and grass. The man wears sunglasses and a race number. A group of people jogging on a riverside path. The weather is overcast, and lush greenery surrounds the path. A man and woman are in the foreground wearing numbered bibs. Boats are moored along the riverbank. A colorful mural on a brick wall features a large crown, blue and black silhouettes of raised hands, text about justice and voting, and the word "VOTE" surrounded by abstract speech bubbles. A red banner reads "800th" with a signature below.

Organiser's Description

The Magna Carta races are based 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 routes are 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 be 13.14 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 marshalled and the Check 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

  • Marathon

    Sat 7th June 2025 (08:30)

    £58.53

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

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  • Half Marathon

    Sat 7th June 2025 (09:00)

    £47.92

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

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  • 10km

    Sat 7th June 2025 (09:15)

    £37.32

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

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2 reviews

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Jonathan

·4 months ago

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

·2 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, Egham, TW20 0AA, United Kingdom

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