The Magna Carta races are based in scenic Runnymede (Surrey), and they all start right near the site where the treaty of Magna Carta was agreed by King John of England and signed on 15th June 1215. All the races will start on the river Thames next to the Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club ((Race HQ). The routes are out / back lapped courses on one of the most scenic parts of the river Thames and it's a flat and fast course. 

10KM Route - starts at 9.15am will be x1 -1.0 mile out / back loop towards Staines Bridge (turnaround point by Runnymede Hotel) followed by x1 out / back 5.27-mile section to Old Windsor Lock (turnaround point) and back to the start at the Wraysbury Skiff Club HQ. Distance for the 10km will be 6.27 miles, 10.09 kms (allowing for variances in GPS devices).

Half Marathon Route - starts at 9.00am will be x2 -1.3 mile out / back loops towards Staines Bridge (turnaround point by Runnymede Hotel) followed by 2 out / back 5.27-mile sections turning around at the Old Windsor Lock then back to the start at the Wraysbury Skiff Club HQ. Distance for the half marathon will be 13.14 miles (allowing for variances in GPS devices.

Marathon Route - starts at 8.30am it will be x5 -5.27-mile sections, to Old Windsor Lock (turnaround point) and back to the start at the Wraysbury Skiff Club HQ. Distance for the marathon will be 26.35 miles (allowing for variances in GPS devices).

The turnaround points for the Marathon, Half and 10Km will all be fully marked and marshalled and the Check Points at the CP1 Start / Finish and CP2 Old Windsor Lock will be very well stocked with a selection of energy drinks and food.

Runners World rated this course as one of the top 10 marathons in the U.K.