Race rules

The Abingdon Marathon is run under UK Athletics Rules of Competition.

Below are the main points of these rules.

Age limit

In accordance with UK Athletics rules the minimum age is 18 years of age on the day of the race (20/10/2024).

Headphones

The race takes place on open public roads and it is important that all participants have full awareness of their surroundings. In line with UKA rules, the use of bone-conducting headphones will be permitted. Anyone wearing any other type of headphones will be disqualified.

Cyclist pacer

The UK Athletics Rules of Competition forbid any runner to be paced by a cyclist. Anyone who is deemed to be paced will be disqualified.

Cut off time

The race has a 6–hour time limit. If it looks as though you will be unable to complete the course within the stipulated cut–off time, you will be advised to stop and withdraw from the race. The sweep vehicle can return you to Tilsley Park.

Should you wish to continue, you will be advised that all marshalling and support personnel will be stood down once the 6–hour time limit has been reached, and if you continue, you do so at your own risk.

The Race Director has the discretion to increase the cut-off time by a maximum of 15 minutes.