Milton Keynes Winter Half Marathon

Sunday 8th December 2024

The Milton Keynes Winter Half Marathon returns this year on the 8th December 2024 at 9am.

A beautiful, scenic, single-lap, traffic-free, anti-clockwise route around the city of Milton Keynes. You will need to pinch yourself while running that you are actually in a city as you head out along the Grand Union Canal and return via the linear parks that run throughout Milton Keynes.

This is an event loved by many, sign up soon to avoid disappointment!

All finishers will receive a metal medal and the long-sleeved MKWH finisher’s T-shirts can be purchased as optional extras.

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mk winter half marathon t-shirt

Guarantee Your T-Shirt by Sunday 6th October

T-shirts are being ordered on Monday 7th October so guarantee your T-shirt size by ordering before Sunday 6th October at 11:59pm.

We will be ordering extra T-shirts on Monday when making the order for anyone who may be registering after this date, but we urge you to get your T-shirt guaranteed and ordered before Sunday 6th October as once the stock is gone – they’re gone!

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Why take part in the Winter Half?

  • Large Awesome Medal
  • Aid Stations Every 3 Miles!
  • Toilets (Toilets at 6 miles too!)
  • Fully Marked Route with Marshal Support!
  • Medical Support on Course
  • Chip Timing and Online Results
  • Long Sleeved Finisher’s T-shirt (optional extra)
  • Finish Line Goodies
  • A London Marathon Qualifying Event

The Route

Registration

You will be given the option of collecting your race pack or having it posted to you.

If you opt for collection, then your race pack can be collected from Up & Running, Inside Go Outdoors, Central Retail Park, Patriot Dr, Bradwell Common, Milton Keynes MK13 8PU.  You can even benefit from 15% off in store when you collect. 

Race pack collection will be available during the following dates:

Tuesday 19th November 2024 – Thursday 5th December 2024

Opening Hours:

Monday – Friday 09:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday 09:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday  10:30am – 16:30pm

If you can’t collect your race number from Up and Running, you will need to collect your race pack from the registration desk either on Saturday 7th December between 10:00 – 11:00 or on Sunday 8th December from 07:30. Registration will be held at Race HQ at Willen Lake.

Entry Deadlines

You can still buy a Finisher’s T-shirt for the Milton Keynes Winter Half! But, the deadline is Sunday 6th October at 11:59 pm. To avoid any problems, it’s best if you buy your T-shirt beforehand to make sure you get the size you need. 

T-shirts may be available to purchase after this date but it is not guaranteed.

Your T-shirt must be collected. It will not be posted to you.

Any updates to your order, such as changes to waves, transfers to other runners, or addresses, need to be made by 11:59 pm on Sunday 3rd November. After this date, no further changes can be made.

If you enter after this date your race pack must be collected from the registration desk on either Saturday 7th December (10:00 – 11:00) or Sunday 8th December (07:00 onwards) at Willen Lake.

All requests for deferral to the Milton Keynes Winter Half Marathon 2025 must be submitted before 11:59 pm on Wednesday 13th November via email. Deferral requests will not be accepted after this deadline.

A place that has been deferred may not be deferred again the following year.

Parking and Venue

The Milton Keynes Winter Half will start and finish at Willen Lake Showground – beside the Observation Wheel.

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Parking is available in and around Willen Lake.

Please plan ahead – Parking at Willen Lake is PAY ON ARRIVAL.

For more information on parking at Willen Lake, please view the website here.

Merchandise

You will be given the option to purchase the popular long-sleeved Winter Half Marathon Finisher’s T-Shirt when you register. T-shirts are pre-paid only at £10 + booking fee. There is no guarantee you can purchase on the day.

T-shirts should be collected from the registration desk on Saturday 7th December between 10:00 – 11:00 or on Sunday 8th December from 07:00. They will not be posted.

Interested in Event Sponsorship?

This year, we are actively seeking sponsorship for our Milton Keynes Winter Half Marathon on 8th December 2024, to elevate the event and provide the best possible experience for our athletes, while also offering exposure to our sponsors.

In return for your support, we would be thrilled to showcase your brand at our event in a number of ways. Please register below to declare your interest in event sponsorship. You’ll receive the document via email so keep an eye out! 

Register for Event Sponsorship Here

✨We’re Thrilled to Announce Runna is Now the Official Training Partner for Big Cow Sports!

Why is this Big News for You?

  1. Expert Training Plans: Tailored just for Big Cow Sports Events. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned runner, our plans are designed to help you cross that finish line with confidence.
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  3. Nutrition and Injury tips: Along this journey, we are going to be providing tips and tricks to help you stay fit and strong and feel your best on race day!
  4. Strength Training: Specific strength workouts to keep those running muscles STRONG!

 

How to Get Involved?

Ready to be a part of this exciting partnership? Here’s how you can join in:

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Volunteer with us!

Our event crew are a vital part of our events team and take on many important tasks, from helping with registration, bag drop, marshalling, handing out medals and managing water stations.

We are always looking to expand our team, so if you are enthusiastic, friendly and reliable we would love you to help us deliver our laid-back, fun, yet top-notch events.

We love it and we bet you will too! We guarantee you will get a huge sense of pride and achievement out of being involved in one of our events, together we help people achieve their sporting goals be it a super speedy PB or to just make the distance. People use our events to raise money for charity, to keep fit, make friends or as the first step to a physically active life – you can be part of the team that makes this happen!

FAQS

The MK Winter Half Marathon will start in waves beginning at 9am. You should choose your allocated wave during registration.

  • Defer to 2025
    • You won’t be able to defer again next year if you’re unable to make it
    • You won’t be eligible for a refund
    • Your shop items (T-shirt included) will be refunded as these cannot be transferred.
    • *Not available if your place has already been deferred
  • Refund for your place
    • Refunds are made less the £15 admin + booking fee.
    • Refunds will not be issued within 30 days of the event
    • Any T-shirts will be refunded in full
    • *Not available if your place has already been deferred
  • Transfer your entry to another athlete


Please email us at bigcowevents@gmail.com if you would like to defer or refund your entry.

Any updates to your order, such as changes to waves, transfers to other runners, or addresses, need to be made by 11:59 pm on Sunday 3rd November. After this date, no further changes can be made.

To change your wave simply head to your Results Base profile –> Tickets –> Milton Keynes Winter Half –> Changes –> Change Wave

Please collect a replacement from the registration desk.

Registration will take place on Saturday 9th December between 10:00 – 11:00, 14:00 – 15:00 or on Sunday 10th December from 07:00. Registration will be held at Race HQ at Willen Lake.

Please collect your race pack from the registration desk.

Registration will take place on Saturday 9th December between 10:00 – 11:00, 14:00 – 15:00 or on Sunday 10th December from 07:00. Registration will be held at Race HQ at Willen Lake.

Please collect your race pack from the registration desk.

Registration will take place on Saturday 9th December between 10:00 – 11:00, 14:00 – 15:00 or on Sunday 10th December from 07:00. Registration will be held at Race HQ at Willen Lake.

No, sorry. You must run in your assigned wave.

Unfortunately our transfer and deferral window is now closed. If anyone is caught running in someone else’s number, both participants will be reported to the three A’s / UKA and disqualified as per all UKA affiliated events. 

Sorry to hear this! Why not join our team of supporters and cheer on those racing! 

 

Yes we’ll have entries on the day (or on Saturday) for £35 cash each, but as with all late entries, there will be no guarantee of a finisher’s medal.

Please collect your merchandise from the Registration Desk. It will not be posted to you.

Registration will take place on Saturday 9th December between 10:00 – 11:00 and 14:00 – 15:00.

If you are collecting on Sunday, please do so after you have finished the race, not in the morning.

This is a UKA event and headphones/earphones are not permitted. If caught wearing them on event day you will be disqualified. Bone conduction headphones are allowed ONLY.

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