MK24 Midsummer Run

The event starts on Saturday afternoon and will continue for 24 hours until the last person returns to the race HQ on Sunday.

The route takes in the beauty of Milton Keynes, countryside and Caldecotte Lake. Mainly on paths, including some trail and quiet roads.

“RUN IT YOUR WAY”

"I CAN'T RUN FOR 24 HOURS!" It’s not like that. Our motto is “Run it Your Way” and that’s exactly what you can do. Take a break between laps to soak up the event village atmosphere or have a snooze. It's up to you.

Some I guess will want to run as much as possible, others in a team of 2-6, but the aim is to run as much or as little as you like.

For example, each lap consists of approximately 6.55 miles (1/4 Marathon) so if you ever wanted to run a half or full marathon, all you need to do is complete 2 or 4 laps over the 24-hour period. Or go further and complete 5 laps or more (UKA rules allow over 20s only) for an Ultra Marathon. Or why not try to beat the record of 16 laps or 105 miles !!!!!!

If you only want to do just the one lap, no problem, we are all inclusive and everyone who enters receives

- the 2025 MK24 bespoke medal,
- our iconic and much sought after embroidered hand Towel (new colour for 2025),
- our now famous distance pin badges for completing 13.1 miles, 26.2 miles, Ultra, Double Marathon,
- FREE snacks and drinks all weekend

Juniors between 12 and 18 years are welcome to join us at the MK24 ‘Midsummer Run’ in 2025. Juniors under 15 years will not be permitted to run the entire course but run half laps of approximately 5km. By completing two half laps over the 24 hours, they will be eligible for the fantastic MK24 medal plus the Iconic embroidered hand towel and race T-shirt. We insist that the young people are supervised whilst on site but not necessarily on the run as I guess most of them run faster than us adults. If you wish to join in the fun with your children, then why not enter them too.

We will also be offering camp site pitches again in 2025 with the opportunity for a limited number of small campervans (No EHU or generators) allowed on site.

Individual Private Toilet and shower cubicles will be available on site.

Snacks, water and hot drinks will be available FREE of charge. All we ask that you bring your own re-fillable water bottle or mugs

Hot and cold food will be available to purchase from nearby vendors including the Café, Pub/Restaurant, Pizza van and not to be missed our very own charity BBQ serving Burgers, Hot dogs and Bacon Rolls.

To enter the event, each person will need to do so in person, but the entry form allows you to enter with others by naming your team and team leader. This will enable us to link entries together. Please ensure that you spell these details correctly.

Prizes for the fastest lap, and Individuals or Teams who completes the most laps over the 24-hour period.

***** The event is held under UKA rules. Licensed by ‘The Trail Running Association’, *****