The Nearly But Not Quite London Marathon - South
SR
From Saturn Running
4.0 ·
2 reviews
Sunday 23rd April 2023
Past event
09:00
Egham
£26.00–£39.00 · 5 races
5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at The Nearly But Not Quite London Marathon - South, organized by Saturn Running! Set to take place on Sunday, April 23rd, 2023, in the picturesque town of Egham, Surrey, this alternative marathon promises a fantastic day of running and camaraderie. Participants can choose their distance in a 7-hour time challenge, with options ranging from a minimum of 5km to a full marathon, 50km, or even an ultra.
This event is not only about personal achievements but also about friendly competition between the North and South, as results will be compared across both locations. The scenic course along the River Thames is fully signed and accessible for all abilities, including walkers, making it a truly inclusive occasion. Plus, every finisher will receive an iconic medal and a goody bag to celebrate their efforts. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit at this unique marathon experience!
This event is not only about personal achievements but also about friendly competition between the North and South, as results will be compared across both locations. The scenic course along the River Thames is fully signed and accessible for all abilities, including walkers, making it a truly inclusive occasion. Plus, every finisher will receive an iconic medal and a goody bag to celebrate their efforts. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit at this unique marathon experience!
The Nearly But Not Quite London Marathon - South
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4.02 reviews
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Lisa Larwood
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
Small and friendly, nice selection of snacks. The course is short, I ran a 10k which was fine but wouldn’t want to keep going backwards and forwards over the same stretch for longer distances. Great to have a flexible start time, no accurate timing so if that’s an issue then you would need a wearable. Pretty scenery along the river.
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Martin Munro
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
Pluses
Very well organised and a lovely team of people at Saturn Racing who put on events most weeks. Easy to get to location with good parking. Some lovely countryside alongside the river Thames. Reasonably priced and accessible. Flexible start times so no stress about getting there early/on time/late. Nice medal :-)
Negatives
Its a small event - only 155 or so running on the day I ran and no crowds or atmosphere to spur you on - unless you bring your own supporters. A lot of people started early and so I found myself running the entire marathon solo which was tough. The "short" course is made up of a series of laps of a little over 5.25k. Most of the route is paved but there were stretches where the ground was a little uneven and muddy because. of the recent rain which made the going harder.
Very pleased to have done it but would choose a shorter distance there next time.
Very well organised and a lovely team of people at Saturn Racing who put on events most weeks. Easy to get to location with good parking. Some lovely countryside alongside the river Thames. Reasonably priced and accessible. Flexible start times so no stress about getting there early/on time/late. Nice medal :-)
Negatives
Its a small event - only 155 or so running on the day I ran and no crowds or atmosphere to spur you on - unless you bring your own supporters. A lot of people started early and so I found myself running the entire marathon solo which was tough. The "short" course is made up of a series of laps of a little over 5.25k. Most of the route is paved but there were stretches where the ground was a little uneven and muddy because. of the recent rain which made the going harder.
Very pleased to have done it but would choose a shorter distance there next time.
Races
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5k
Entries closed£26.00
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10k
Entries closed£26.00
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Half-Marathon
Entries closed£32.00
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Marathon
Entries closed£37.00
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Ultra-Marathon / Time Challenge
Entries closed£39.00
Event information
Multi-terrain course, flat and fast. The majority of footpaths are well maintained or tarmac, with a section on grass.
Pay parking is available within Runnymede Pleasure Grounds.
Egham train station is approximately 0.6 miles away
Organiser's description
Join us for the alternative London Marathon run where you can earn yourself an iconic medal of the landmarks of London.
This event is going to be fantastic as we are holding two events at the same time in Surrey and in Durham. This is the entry for Team South so let the North v South competition begin! We will compare the results for the day and see whether the North or South overall wins.
If you are running the Virtual London Marathon, we can record your London Marathon bib number in our results. You just need to let us know your number before the start date.
All abilities are welcome at our super-inclusive events and we also welcome walkers too.
Distance & Time: This is a 7hr Time Challenge event which allows you full control over the distance you want to run. The minimum distance is 5km, which is part of a lap. A full lap is 4.37 miles (7km) and you can run as many or as few of these laps as you wish in the 7hr time limit which starts from the official event start time. It is 3 laps for a half marathon, 6 for a marathon and 7 or over for an ultra, we also have a 50km distance available.
Course: The course along a beautiful stretch of the River Thames. It is fully signed so no navigational experience is required. The course is a mixture with approximately 60% of it on a well-made path / tarmac. The remainder is grass and light trail which can get muddy at certain times of the year. Road shoes can be used all year round but if you prefer the extra grip on the trail sections then trail shoes can be worn.
The regular course is subject to some change near the time of the event depending on our health and safety review of the course and council / land owner final approval.
Medals: As long as you complete one lap, you will be an official finish and you will receive our fantastic medal.
Goody Bag: Absolutely! You earned the calories after all, so all our finishers get a goody bag. As well as our standard goody bag, with a selection of various goodies to choose from, we also have a fabulous vegan goody bag for our vegan runners.
Distance Pins: We have distance pins available for anyone who runs a half-marathon distance or more. Pins available to collect are our Half-Marathon, Mega-Half, Marathon, 50km and Ultra pins. You will receive one pin on the ribbon of your medal to reflect your achievement.
Aid Table: We have a fantastic aid table and drinks table at the start / finish of each lap. There is a great selection of savoury, sweet, fruit, cheese and vegan items at the aid table.
Special Event: If our event is a special event for you, for instance your 50th, 99th, 100th, 200th, 250th etc., half or full marathon then please let us know. You will receive a special running number with your name on it and the date of the event. Also, if it is your birthday run then again please let us know as we have a fabulous special birthday number for you too.
Toilets & Changing Facilities: There are toilets and changing / shower facilities available at the race HQ.
Final Instructions / Number pick up: Final race day instructions will be sent out via email 4-5 days prior to the event with full race day information. Number pick up is on the day at race registration before the start of the event.
Parking: There is a large pay on exit car park at Runnymede Pleasure Grounds, right at the start of the event.
Other Info: There will be somewhere to leave a bag at the start / finish area. However, this is not a secure bag and the items cannot be watched at all times so please don't leave anything valuable.
Headphones are allowed.
This event is going to be fantastic as we are holding two events at the same time in Surrey and in Durham. This is the entry for Team South so let the North v South competition begin! We will compare the results for the day and see whether the North or South overall wins.
If you are running the Virtual London Marathon, we can record your London Marathon bib number in our results. You just need to let us know your number before the start date.
All abilities are welcome at our super-inclusive events and we also welcome walkers too.
Distance & Time: This is a 7hr Time Challenge event which allows you full control over the distance you want to run. The minimum distance is 5km, which is part of a lap. A full lap is 4.37 miles (7km) and you can run as many or as few of these laps as you wish in the 7hr time limit which starts from the official event start time. It is 3 laps for a half marathon, 6 for a marathon and 7 or over for an ultra, we also have a 50km distance available.
Course: The course along a beautiful stretch of the River Thames. It is fully signed so no navigational experience is required. The course is a mixture with approximately 60% of it on a well-made path / tarmac. The remainder is grass and light trail which can get muddy at certain times of the year. Road shoes can be used all year round but if you prefer the extra grip on the trail sections then trail shoes can be worn.
The regular course is subject to some change near the time of the event depending on our health and safety review of the course and council / land owner final approval.
Medals: As long as you complete one lap, you will be an official finish and you will receive our fantastic medal.
Goody Bag: Absolutely! You earned the calories after all, so all our finishers get a goody bag. As well as our standard goody bag, with a selection of various goodies to choose from, we also have a fabulous vegan goody bag for our vegan runners.
Distance Pins: We have distance pins available for anyone who runs a half-marathon distance or more. Pins available to collect are our Half-Marathon, Mega-Half, Marathon, 50km and Ultra pins. You will receive one pin on the ribbon of your medal to reflect your achievement.
Aid Table: We have a fantastic aid table and drinks table at the start / finish of each lap. There is a great selection of savoury, sweet, fruit, cheese and vegan items at the aid table.
Special Event: If our event is a special event for you, for instance your 50th, 99th, 100th, 200th, 250th etc., half or full marathon then please let us know. You will receive a special running number with your name on it and the date of the event. Also, if it is your birthday run then again please let us know as we have a fabulous special birthday number for you too.
Toilets & Changing Facilities: There are toilets and changing / shower facilities available at the race HQ.
Final Instructions / Number pick up: Final race day instructions will be sent out via email 4-5 days prior to the event with full race day information. Number pick up is on the day at race registration before the start of the event.
Parking: There is a large pay on exit car park at Runnymede Pleasure Grounds, right at the start of the event.
Other Info: There will be somewhere to leave a bag at the start / finish area. However, this is not a secure bag and the items cannot be watched at all times so please don't leave anything valuable.
Headphones are allowed.
Location
Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club, Egham, TW20 0, United Kingdom
The Nearly But Not Quite London Marathon - South
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Saturn Running
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