The Berkeley Marathons
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The Berkeley Marathons UK
The Berkeley Marathons UK is a multi-lap ultramarathon established to raise money for the local community. The event was developed after the organiser adopted two guiding rules from another race organiser: make the event open to all types of runner and make the course very demanding.
The format is five laps of roughly 26 miles each for an approximate total of 130 miles and about 15,000 ft of elevation gain if all laps are completed. There is a 24 hour overall cut off; runners must complete each lap within a set time to continue. Entry is limited to 120 places and the entry fee is £96.60 with all profit going to charity.
Event headquarters is at Hamfields Leisure in Berkeley, Gloucestershire. HQ opens on the Friday before the race for arrival, registration and camp set up. A mandatory race briefing takes place on the Friday evening and all runners must attend. Facilities at HQ include toilets and showers, charging points, a bar, indoor space for sleeping, large camping ground and limited car parking. Crew support areas and an unsupported runner area are provided; crew members are optional this year.
Included services are GPS tracking and timing, event team first aid and marshals, basic snacks and hot and cold water, two nights camping for the runner plus one crew member, a zero waste log slice medal and live tracking of runners. Runners and crew are expected to be self sufficient and to follow the race rules and waiver requirements. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
