Milton Keynes Marathon route map
raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Milton Keynes Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
Milton Keynes Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Modelled energy-cost change 0.6% versus flat · net elevation -2 m
Decision summary
Milton Keynes Marathon at a glance
- Route ascent
- 318 m
- Cut-off average pace
- 9:15/km
- Typical conditions
- 86/100
- Evidence depth
- 31 verified facts
Lower than 50% of comparable mapped races
6:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Milton Keynes Marathon?
The Milton Keynes Marathon route has 318 m of ascent, 320 m of descent and an estimated 0.6% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.
Where does the Milton Keynes Marathon route go?
The Milton Keynes Marathon route finishes at StadiumMK, Stadium Way, Milton Keynes, MK1 1ST — full lap of pitch before finish line. Underfoot, expect a road course. The setting includes lakeside and parkland. Flat and flowing.
What should runners know on race day for the Milton Keynes Marathon?
Bag drop is available. The event uses closed-road arrangements. Available every 15 minutes from 3:00 to 5:30.
Race character
Scenery
- Lakeside
- Parkland
- Riverside
- City
- Forest
- Countryside
Atmosphere
- Community
- Destination
Terrain
- Road
- Towpath
- Elevation character
- Gently Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Cut-off
- 6.5 hours; second lap cutoff 12:50; mile 21 cutoff 14:45
- Qualification status
- Boston Equivalent
- Fee tiers
- Tiered pricing with VAT included; booking fee 4.68% excluded. Specific amounts only in image/graphic on registration page.
- Deferral / transfer
- Transfer to another runner or distance permitted until 31 March. No deferral system operated.
Race day logistics
- Pacers
- Available every 15 minutes from 3:00 to 5:30
- Bag drop
- Yes
- Closed roads
- Yes
Access and course status
- Finish
- StadiumMK, Stadium Way, Milton Keynes, MK1 1ST — full lap of pitch before finish line
- Parking
- Multiple options including RingGo app (code 63470 for Stadium), Your Parking Space, and Mount Farm. Accessible parking available with valid Blue Badge via RingGo.
- Accessibility
- Accessible parking with Blue Badge via RingGo
- Measured course
- Yes
Course facts
- Course type
- Road
- Laps
- 2
- Notable features
- Flat and flowing
- traffic-free in long sections
- AIMS certified
- EA Licence Permit #31473
- London Marathon qualifying event
- Boston Marathon qualifying event
- Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group World Championships qualifier
- EA Masters qualifier
How hilly is the Milton Keynes Marathon?
- Steep descent 1%
- Descent 13%
- Flat 71%
- Climb 15%
- Steep climb 0%
- Total ascent
- 318 m
- Net elevation
- −2 m
- GAP factor
- 0.6%
- Longest climb
- 940 m at 1.9%
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 11°CTypical temperature
- 20 kphTypical wind
- 2 mmTypical rainfall
- 86Favourability /100
More race details
Is the Milton Keynes Marathon flat?
Its normalised GAP factor is 0.6% slower than a flat course, with about 318 m of total ascent.
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