Be part of the most eagerly awaited sporting
event of the year with the
James Potter Eggs Yorkshire Marathon Corporate
Relay.
Our James Potter Eggs Yorkshire Marathon Corporate Relay is open
to teams of six and is a great way of boosting morale, promoting
teamwork, networking - or just rewarding yourselves!Take on the
beautiful and ancient streets of York on Sunday 20th
October and stake your place in the history books as a corporate
competitor in the first ever Yorkshire Marathon.
Relay distances range from 2.5 to 6 miles - making the run both
accessible and fun for runners of all abilities.
Among the many benefits your company will receive are:
- Dedicated race day hospitality in a designated corporate
area
- Coach transfers to your change-over points
- Unique race day T-shirts featuring your company's name
- Special finisher's medals for relay runners
- Complimentary refreshments and snacks
- A VIP goody bag to take home
Registration is £300 for a team of six, to enter
click here.
The RoutePromising to showcase the very best of the City of York
and its surrounding countryside. James Potter Eggs Yorkshire
Marathon Corporate Relay runners will take on distances from 2.5 to
6 miles each.
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*Course and elevation subject to
change.
The highly-anticipated Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon takes runners
through the beautiful medieval City of York and its picture perfect
countryside in the county's biggest marathon.
One of the flattest marathons in the UK, this new event is
set to rival the likes of London, Berlin, Paris, Chicago and New
York, with its exceptionally flat and fast route.
So, whether you're a seasoned runner or you're running for
charity, The Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon is suitable for adults of
all abilities.
Achieve a coveted personal best or simply be spurred on by
great support and entertainment around the route - The Plusnet
Yorkshire Marathon has all the ingredients to make this an
unforgettable experience.
The Plusnet Yorkshire MarathonThe Legacy starts right here and now's the chance to make
history in 2013. This new UK marathon will explode onto the streets
of York in the autumn and is set to become one of Yorkshire's
biggest charity runs in the sporting calendar.
Sunday 20th October 2013
Start: 9.30 am
With a consistently flat and extremely fast course - The
Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon highlights the very best of York and the
North Yorkshire countryside. You'll enter the city walls through
Walmgate Bar and enjoy the bustling atmosphere along Parliament
Street before passing through St. Helen's Square. Immerse
yourself in impressive architecture such as The Mansion House and
the famous Betty's tea rooms before catching your first glimpse of
the imposing York Minster. You'll leave the city walls via the
ornate Monk Bar and can speed on through mile upon mile of flat
landscape around the Vale of York and the pretty villages and towns
of North and the East Riding of Yorkshire.
*Registration fees will go to Marathon
Yorkshire Ltd to cover event costs, with any profits going directly
to the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. All entrants are encouraged to
fundraise for the charity of their choice. Under UKA rules:
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- Individual runner number
- Baggage store
- Water and energy drinks on course and at the finish
- Personal chip timing with live split timing and a print-out
available at the finish
- Finisher's tech t-shirt and medal to showcase your
achievement
- Impressive prize structure and category prizes
The University of York will welcome The Plusnet Yorkshire
Marathon as part of its 50th year celebrations, hosting the race
village as well as the start and finish. The Heslington Campus
boasts a range of modern facilities, alongside historic 16th
Century buildings, and will be the perfect host for the event
hub.
Travel to the event hub via our dedicated Plusnet
Yorkshire Marathon park and ride service to be greeted by our
enthusiastic event marshals and take advantage of our pre-event
facilities, including the baggage store. You'll then be guided
through the stunning campus to absorb the atmosphere at the start
on University Road.
You're sure to be cheered along the fantastic home straight back
along University Road to finish in triumph. Don't forget to "Do the Y" as you cross
the line! Passing through the finish area you'll collect water and
an energy drink to replenish and rehydrate, and your finisher's
goody bag to showcase your achievement and tell everyone "you
completed the big one!" The event hub will be buzzing with lots of
post-race facilities and is a great place to spend time celebrating
your achievement with friends and family. Learn about the great
work of our charity partners in the charity village, collect a
print out of your personal chip and split times or reward your
muscles with a post-event massage before heading home or taking
advantage of all the City of York has to offer.
A truly Yorkshire Marathon, it promises to showcase the
very best of the City of York and its surrounding
countryside.
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*Course and elevation subject to
change.
Race results will be available online immediately upon
completion of the event. Participants entering a mobile phone
number when registering will also receive a congratulatory text
message detailing their finish time.
Personal chip time results including split timing from around
the route at the10K, half marathon and 30K marks will also be
available as print outs at the finish.
Marathon-photos hope to photograph every participant around the
course and as you celebrate your achievement at the finish. Be sure
to smile as you cross the finish line and visit our dedicated "Do The Y"
photo-podium for a snap with your finisher's medal. Event
photographs will be available to view and purchase online within 5
days of the event.
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