Gameboy Marathon
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The Gameboy Marathon & Half Marathon
The event takes place on 4th and 5th September 2027 at the Premier Inn, Lakeside Grove, Bletcham Way, Caldecotte, Milton Keynes, MK7 8HP. It is staged over two days with separate marathon and half marathon races on each day.
All races use a clockwise course around Caldecotte Lake made up of multiple laps. Route description is provided at the event location.
- Marathon: 7½ scenic laps of Caldecotte Lake (clockwise)
- Half marathon: 3½ scenic laps of Caldecotte Lake (clockwise)
There are fixed time limits: each marathon has a hard limit of 7:00 hours (finishers over 7:00 are recorded as DNF) and each half marathon has a 4:00 hour limit. Finishers of each event receive a unique bespoke medal.
Race support listed for the event includes a starter, timekeeper, race referee, a large pub car park, and water and toilet facilities on every lap of the lake course. The event is held in accordance with 100 Marathon Club rules. Competitors are expected to wear suitable clothing and footwear.
Entry fees are stated as £39.99 for each marathon and £36.99 for each half marathon. The organiser does not offer refunds; deferred entries may be transferred up to seven days before the event and must be used within 18 months. Participants must be 18 or over, medically fit to compete, and accept the risks and liability conditions set by the organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
