The route

Our 26.2 miles course starts and finishes on the Tilsley Park track.

Roads and footpaths

The first two miles of the course towards Radley (Dunmore Road and Twelve Acre Drive) and the last mile back to Tilsley are on closed roads. The rest of the course is on roads (not closed to traffic) and footpaths, which are fully marshalled to ensure the safety of runners and the general public.

The route passes through the town centre, heading out on a two-lap course, passing through the picturesque villages of Drayton, Milton, and Sutton Courtenay. Runners then head back through Abingdon to Tilsley Park, finishing on the track in front of the grandstand.

We are sorry that the course is unsuitable for unaccompanied wheelchair competitors.

Road closures

View our residents page for information on how the course may affect residents' travel on the day.

Route map and elevation profile

Map and course GPX

Information for spectators

The route provides lots of opportunities for supporters to see the athletes and offer their encouragement. View the spectator’s route map (pdf).

Best places to watch the runners on the course

  • near the five-mile mark in the market square opposite the museum

  • near the 10-mile mark, outside Café Metro in Milton Park by the roundabout. The course involves a nine-mile loop, so watching from this position will give you two opportunities to see your family member or friend run past. You will still have plenty of time to drive back to Tilsley Park and watch them finish in front of the grandstand

Parking

There are several car parks in Abingdon. Visit the Vale of White Horse District Council website for details.

While there is some on-street parking in and around the town, please be considerate. We rely on the goodwill of local residents to hold our marathon event. If you are parking to support a runner, remember that inconsiderate parking can be dangerous and may affect them, too.

  • do not park in car parks belonging to businesses or sports clubs (e.g. rugby club or rowing club)

  • do not park on the course - some of the streets are narrow

  • do not block resident driveways

Projected race timings

View where the leaders and tail bikes are expected to be and when.

More information

Visit the Abingdon–on–Thames website for information about places of interest in the town centre and around the race route.