Shakespeare Marathon & Half Marathon
From RunThrough Events
- Date Sun 27th April 2025
- Time 09:00
- Location Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire
- Price £36.00 - £162.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable racing experience at the Shakespeare Marathon & Half Marathon, taking place on Sunday, April 27, 2025, in the picturesque town of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire! Organised by RunThrough Events in partnership with the Stratford Rotary Club, this iconic road-closed event promises a flat and fast course that’s perfect for setting personal bests.
Participants can choose between two exciting distances: a single lap for the Half Marathon and two scenic laps for the full Marathon. The route weaves through the charming streets of Stratford, past the racecourse, and into the beautiful areas of Luddington and Welford-on-Avon, before joining the tranquil Stratford Greenway footpath. With plenty of enthusiastic helpers along the way, each mile will be accurately marked to keep you motivated and on track. Runners can look forward to a stunning venue-themed medal, chip-timed results, free official event photographs, and delicious post-race refreshments. Both races kick off at 9:00 AM, and with a generous 6-hour cut-off time, there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy the journey to the finish line. Don’t miss out on this unique and memorable race—join us for the
Participants can choose between two exciting distances: a single lap for the Half Marathon and two scenic laps for the full Marathon. The route weaves through the charming streets of Stratford, past the racecourse, and into the beautiful areas of Luddington and Welford-on-Avon, before joining the tranquil Stratford Greenway footpath. With plenty of enthusiastic helpers along the way, each mile will be accurately marked to keep you motivated and on track. Runners can look forward to a stunning venue-themed medal, chip-timed results, free official event photographs, and delicious post-race refreshments. Both races kick off at 9:00 AM, and with a generous 6-hour cut-off time, there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy the journey to the finish line. Don’t miss out on this unique and memorable race—join us for the
Shakespeare Marathon & Half Marathon
Sun 27th April 2025
Organiser's Description
COME AND JOIN US FOR THE RETURN OF THE SHAKESPEARE MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON ON SUNDAY 27TH APRIL 2025
Join us for this well established road closed Marathon and Half Marathon around Stratford-upon-avon. This year RunThrough have partnered up with Stratford Rotary Club to bring this event back to the town and surrounding area!
This flat and fast route, follows 1 lap for the half marathon and 2 laps for the marathon. The majority of the route follows closed roads around the town, with the remainder on the Stratford Greenway footpath, a hard compact footpath, ideal for pb racing!
The route heads from the town centre, past the racecourse, into Luddington & Welford-on-Avon before joining the Stratford Greenway back into Stratford-upon-Avon. The half marathon will head into the Recreation Ground from there. The marathon will complete a 2nd, extended loop, which also heads through Long Marston, before returning to the Recreation Ground for the finish.
Included in your entry:
Unique venue themed medal (new design to be revealed!)
Chip timed results
Free official event photographs
Post race goodies and refreshments
Each mile will be accurately marked out and we have plenty of helpers to keep you quite literally on track and encourage you on your way to that finish line. Come and join us for a unique race you will not forget!
BOTH RACES WILL START AT 9:00AM
Please note there is a 6hr cut off on this race due to road closures in place
Join us for this well established road closed Marathon and Half Marathon around Stratford-upon-avon. This year RunThrough have partnered up with Stratford Rotary Club to bring this event back to the town and surrounding area!
This flat and fast route, follows 1 lap for the half marathon and 2 laps for the marathon. The majority of the route follows closed roads around the town, with the remainder on the Stratford Greenway footpath, a hard compact footpath, ideal for pb racing!
The route heads from the town centre, past the racecourse, into Luddington & Welford-on-Avon before joining the Stratford Greenway back into Stratford-upon-Avon. The half marathon will head into the Recreation Ground from there. The marathon will complete a 2nd, extended loop, which also heads through Long Marston, before returning to the Recreation Ground for the finish.
Included in your entry:
Unique venue themed medal (new design to be revealed!)
Chip timed results
Free official event photographs
Post race goodies and refreshments
Each mile will be accurately marked out and we have plenty of helpers to keep you quite literally on track and encourage you on your way to that finish line. Come and join us for a unique race you will not forget!
BOTH RACES WILL START AT 9:00AM
Please note there is a 6hr cut off on this race due to road closures in place
Races
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Early Bird Marathon
£40.00
Booking for more than 1? -
Early Bird Half Marathon
£36.00
Booking for more than 1? -
Group Booking
£162.00
Route and elevation
This flat and fast route, follows 1 lap for the half marathon and 2 laps for the marathon. The majority of the route follows closed roads around the town, with the remainder on the Stratford Greenway footpath, a hard compact footpath, ideal for pb racing!
The route heads from the town centre, past the racecourse, into Luddington & Welford-on-Avon before joining the Stratford Greenway back into Stratford-upon-Avon. The half marathon will head into the Recreation Ground from there. The marathon will complete a 2nd, extended loop, which also heads through Long Marston, before returning to the Recreation Ground for the finish.
Please note there is a 6hr cut off on this race due to road closures in place.
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Stuart
·5 months ago
My first half marathon and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The organisation, the course and the weather were spot on. What a fabulous part of the world (not as flat as I’d been told but you realise for the ups you get the downhill propulsion!) I clocked 2hrs 10mins but reckon 2 hrs is doable so will look for a similar event for sure!
Ian
·7 months ago
Great race and an ideal marathon if you want a road route that's a bit more interesting than the usual. About 9 miles is on trails but it's wide, flat paths, nothing rugged, and the rest is quiet country lanes and a bit of waterside. Fantastic atmosphere with loads of enthusiastic volunteers and marshals; a brilliant finish straight (felt like Tour de France) and one of the best medals around. Definitely the one to go for if you didn't get into London.
Louise
·5 years ago
Well organised, good route. This is my home training ground, so it was nice to get round to racing it. Good course, with a few gentle undulations and some nice scenery. Well organised, only potential area for improvement might be having some biiiig signs floating over by the bag drop, changing rooms etc.
Shakespeare Marathon & Half Marathon
