Star Wars Marathon & Half Marathon

Caldecotte Lake, United Kingdom • 5-6 Jun 2027

Star Wars 50th Anniversary running events (Milton Keynes, 5 and 6 June 2027)

The event takes place at the Premier Inn, Lakeside Grove, Bletcham Way, Caldecotte, Milton Keynes MK7 8HP. The venue is about 150 yards off the A5 and roughly 3 miles from the M1; a nearby windmill is a local landmark.

Distances

  • Marathon: 7.5 scenic laps of Caldecotte Lake, clockwise, with a 50k option
  • Half marathon: 3.5 scenic laps of Caldecotte Lake, clockwise

Route descriptions are given at the event location. Mandatory race briefings take place shortly before each race. There is a hard time limit of 7:00 hours for each marathon; anyone finishing after 7:00 will be recorded as a DNF. The half marathon time limit is 4:00 hours.

All finishers of each event receive a unique bespoke medal. Race support includes a starter, timekeeper, race referee, a large pub car park, and water and toilets on every lap of the lake course. The event is held in accordance with 100 Marathon Club rules.

Entry fees are listed as £42.00 per marathon and £39.00 per half marathon. Participants are expected to use suitable clothing and footwear. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k Option
Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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