Magna Carta Spring

Magna Carta Spring

Magna Carta Spring is a set of distance races held on the Thames Path at Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club, Riverside, Egham, Surrey TW20 0AA. The event is based in Runnymede, close to the historic site where the Magna Carta was agreed and signed on 15 June 1215.

All races start and finish next to the Wraysbury Skiff Club headquarters on the Thames Path. The courses use out-and-back sections with clear turnaround points at Old Windsor Lock and near Staines Bridge by the Runnymede Hotel. The turnaround points are marked and marshalled.

Course details are given with allowance for GPS variances. Checkpoints are placed at the start/finish (CP1) and at Old Windsor Lock (CP2). These checkpoints are stocked with a selection of energy drinks and food.

Distances:

• Marathon - 26.35 miles
• Half Marathon - 13.14 miles
• 10 km - 10.09 km (6.27 miles)

The event is organised by Hermes Running and takes place at the listed Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club address. Information about how the routes are arranged emphasises multiple out-and-back sections to reach the specified turnaround points and return to the club. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.