Die Hard Christmas Marathon

DEC
24
2026
A lakeside Christmas event in Milton Keynes offering marathon and half marathon options with 7½ and 3½ clockwise laps of Caldecotte Lake. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and the event is held under 100 Marathon Club rules.
Thu 24 Dec 2026
Marathon Half Marathon

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Die Hard Christmas Marathon / Half Marathon

The event takes place on Thursday 24th December 2026 at the Premier Inn, Lakeside Grove, Bletcham Way, Caldecotte, Milton Keynes MK7 8HP. Races run clockwise around Caldecotte Lake.

Distances

  • Marathon: 7½ laps of Caldecotte Lake
  • Half Marathon: 3½ laps of Caldecotte Lake

Course details are available on the event Courses page. Route description is given out at the venue during registration.

There is a hard time limit for each race. The Marathon has a 7:00 hour limit and finishers beyond that are recorded as DNF. The Half Marathon has a 4:00 hour limit. All finishers each day receive a unique bespoke medal. Race support includes a starter, timekeeper, race referee, a large pub car park, and water and toilets available every lap of the lake course. The event is held in accordance with 100 Marathon Club rules.

Entry fees are stated as £39.99 for the Marathon and £34.99 for the Half Marathon. The organiser’s cancellation policy does not permit refunds; entries may be deferred up to seven days before the event and transferred to another Enigma event not closed to entries, and deferred entries must be used within 18 months. Participants must be 18 or over, declare they are medically fit, accept the risks of participation, and accept limits on organiser liability to the extent permitted by law. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon

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