Sunday 8th December 2024
The Milton Keynes Winter Half Marathon is officially SOLD OUT!
The event takes place on Sunday 8th December 2024, kicking off at 9am.
This stunning, single-lap, traffic-free course takes you on an anti-clockwise journey around the scenic highlights of Milton Keynes. You’ll feel miles away from the city as you run along the picturesque Grand Union Canal and through the beautiful linear parks.
All finishers will receive a bespoke metal medal, and optional long-sleeved Finisher’s T-shirts are available to purchase.
Why take part in the MK 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
FAQS
The MK Winter Half Marathon will start in waves beginning at 9am.
Please collect a replacement from the registration desk.
Registration will take place on Saturday 7th December between 10:00 – 11:00 and 14:00 – 15:00 or on Sunday 8th December from 07:30. Registration will be held at Race HQ at Willen Lake.
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, or if you entered after Sunday 3rd November, you will need to collect your race pack from the registration desk either on Saturday 7th December between 10:00 – 11:00 or 14:00 – 15:00 or on Sunday 8th December from 07:30. Registration will be held at Race HQ at Willen Lake.
No, sorry. You must run in your assigned wave.
No – our transfer window has closed (as of 3rd November). Athletes who receive transferred numbers after this date will have done so without permission and will be disqualified from the race. Both runners will be subject to disciplinary action by the appropriate National Association.
Sorry to hear this! Why not join our team of supporters and cheer on those racing!
Unfortunately, the waiting list for the Milton Keynes Winter Half Marathon has now closed.
Unless you’ve been contacted by us directly to confirm your place, please do not attempt to register on the day as we will not be able to register you.
The Milton Keynes Winter Half Marathon 2025 will be open for entries soon, and we hope to see you there!
Why not join our team of supporters and cheer on those racing! All volunteers will receive a long-sleeved Crew T-Shirt to keep you warm in those winter months!
The 2024 MK Winter Half T-Shirts are now available to collect from Up & Running, Inside Go Outdoors, Central Retail Park, Patriot Dr, Bradwell Common, Milton Keynes MK13 8PU.
You can collect race packs and T-shirts until Thursday 5th December.
If you’d rather pick up at the venue (Willen Lake), you can do so on:
Saturday 7th December: 10:00 – 11:00 AM and 2:00 – 3:00 PM OR
Sunday 8th December: From 9 AM
All merchandise, including 2022, 2023 and uncollected 2024 T-Shirts and Mugs can be collected from the venue on Saturday 7th or Sunday 8th during registraton.
RULE T55 S5 UKA SUPPLEMENT HEADPHONES
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 as they do not cover your ears.
No, the event is still going ahead.
Yes, there will be a bag drop.
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.
For more information on parking at Willen Lake, please view the website here.
The Route
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!
Registration
Postage Race Packs were posted on 15th November and should be with you shortly, if not already.
All remaining ‘Collection’ Race Packs can now be collected from Up & Running Milton Keynes – this includes those who registered after Monday 4th November.
The address for Race Pack Collection is:
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, 14:00 – 15:00 or on Sunday 8th December from 07:30. Registration will be held at Race HQ at Willen Lake.
Merchandise
The 2024 MK Winter Half T-Shirts are now available to collect from Up & Running, Inside Go Outdoors, Central Retail Park, Patriot Dr, Bradwell Common, Milton Keynes MK13 8PU.
You can collect race packs and T-shirts until Thursday 5th December.
If you’d rather pick up at the venue (Willen Lake), you can do so on:
Saturday 7th December: 10:00 – 11:00 AM and 2:00 – 3:00 PM OR
Sunday 8th December: From 9 AM
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!
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