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Milton Keynes Marathon's innovative event 😍

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I just received an email from MK Marathon, they have something really interesting planned for their event in September! There will be an app to guide participants through the races (superhero fun run, 5k, 10k, half marathon, and marathon) in their own time within a two week period. There's a downloadable bib, and a goody bag to collect with t-shirt, waist bag, and medal.

"Welcome to a new race experience

Introducing the 2020 Rightmove MK Marathon Reimagined, an exciting new race experience.

2020 Rightmove MK Marathon Reimagined is not a virtual race. This is an EA measured and certified race course taking in the beautiful lakes and scenery of Milton Keynes. This self-supported race features advanced timing technology with built-in turn-by-turn voice navigation for round-the-clock service in a two week period from 6 September.

The course is accessible whenever you are ready for your race β€” any time of the day or night between 6 – 19 September 2020. No weather concerns, no early bus rides, no long waits at the start line… no hassle.

Run your race when it works best for you.

Everyone runs the same course, with real timing and results. Whether you are trying to set your PB or looking for a fresh alternative to a virtual race then why not run the 2020 Rightmove MK Marathon Reimagined."

Tempting! 😊

mkmarathon.com/how-it-works/

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Dexy510 Miles

It sounds like they’ve thought hard about this roseabi, and come up with something that helps you feel like you are still part of something official.

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David_GMetric Marathon

That sounds like a great idea roseabi πŸ™‚ I wonder if other events will go the same way? It might be a way to get all the money-raising restarted too.πŸ˜€πŸ‘

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roseabiUltramarathonβ€’ in reply toDavid_G

That's what I'm wondering, it'll be interesting to see what happens!

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Couchpotato2Marathon

Sounds great! I’d love to do their 10km to try it

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon

Oooh yes, it is quite tempting .... Β£34 for the half, is that much the same price as the full event? A great idea.

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roseabiUltramarathonβ€’ in reply tolinda9389

Yes, I think so

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linda9389AdministratorMarathonβ€’ in reply toroseabi

I wonder if the app will have built in crowd cheers for the stadium finish πŸ˜ƒ

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply tolinda9389

πŸ˜‚ great idea!

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon

What a fab idea! I hope others do the same. But I wonder what happens if a few hundred people turn up at the same time....πŸ€” do you have to book a time?

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roseabiUltramarathonβ€’ in reply toIrishprincess

No booking times. I think they're just expecting people to be sensible 😊

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