Clarendon Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Mile Race
If you are looking for a marathon which is off road, picturesque and challenging then running the Clarendon is the ultimate.
| Date | Sunday 6th October, 2024 |
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| Distance | Marathon + other events: 5M, Half Marathon, Fun Run |
| Location | Laverstock & Ford Sports Club |
| Town/City | Salisbury |
| Area | Wiltshire |
| Start postcode | SP1 1QX |
| Organiser | Jeremy James Heath-Caldwell |
| Website | Visit website |
| Run For Charity |  Start Fundraising On GoFundMe |
The Marathon route takes you from Salisbury to Winchester along the ancient Clarendon Way with a few extra turns here and there to make up a full 26.2 miles. More than 90% is off road, with the trail following country tracks and paths - many of which have not changed since being travelled by the ancient Kings and Queens of England.
The Half Marathon starts from the village hall in Broughton (SO20 8AX). The run follows the Clarendon Way setting off through to Houghton and then across the River Test to Kings Somborne, then on up to Farley Mount, down through the woods and eventually on to the finish at Kings' School, Winchester (SO22 5PN). The route is mostly off-road, is tough and challenging but possibly one of the most scenic races you'll ever enter.
The mini start location is on the main trail in the middle of Farley Mount Country Park (Grid Ref SU417294). Participants in the 'Mini' will have the opportunity to cheer the early runners and then join the main pack an hour later. The first runners from the main event are expected to be passing through this location from 12:15pm.
