Registration open for 2012 Preston Guild marathon and half marathon

17th, December 2011 by

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The streets of Preston are set to be flooded by the sound of pounding trainers in Guild Year.

A series of running events will take place across the city including a special one off Guild Marathon and half marathon.

Thousands of runners will take on a route that will start and finish in the city centre, taking on Penwortham, Cottam, Lea Town, Salwick and Treales in the process.

The city will be shut down for the day as the marathon takes place on Sunday 28th October and registration is already open.

The marathon starts at 9am and entry costs £35, for the half marathon it begins at 10am and is £17. A mini marathon will be run for children. Click here to register for the event or download an entry form.

Guild organisers are planning to put on street entertainers and music to ensure a “fantastic atmosphere.”

Before the marathon the popular Run Preston event will return on Sunday 30th September from 10am, and entry is already open to secure your place.

The 10k event is £12, 5k event is £10 and the fun run is £2 to enter. Click here to enter.

Two other running events will also take place, with the Guild Series Road Race kicking off proceedings on Monday 7th May – a bank holiday. Entry is not yet available.

Finishing off proceedings is the Preston 10 Miler, starting at Hutton Grammar School it takes in Hutton, Longton and Walmer Bridge. No date has been confirmed for the 10 mile race.

Are you planning to take part in any, or all, of the races? Let us know what you think of the marathon in the comments below

  • http://RunfortheQuiet.wordpress.com Millie

    I’m really excited about the Marathon, I’ll 50 by the time the next guild comes around, so it’s a bucket list type of event for me!

  • http://twitter.com/jamesduffell James Duffell

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  • Rgnw13017

    any news on the actual marathon course,eg flat,hilly undulating,fast country,any indication may help people to decide

    • Anonymous

      Nothing yet, as soon as we find out a route we’ll let you know

  • Graham

    Fantastic! I’ve run a couple of half marathons and thought for a couple of years that I ought to try a full one, but hadn’t committed – until I saw this. Registered now,looking forward to it and what better one to do than the Preston Guild! The fireworks in Avenam Park were great at the last Guild, by the way!!

    Graham

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  • Lee

    Do you have to do the whole series to get a medal etc. I signed up for the marathon and going to do the run Preston 10k but have read various things about doing the full series (may, sept,oct, nov)

  • SB492005

    Applied to run the half marathon with hubby and looking forward to running somewhere familiar. Disappointed with the service fee at the end of the transaction as this must equate to thousands of extra pounds for Prestons coffers even after paying the bank charges, as this amounts to a 7% hike in the fee and even banks don’t charge this!!Better just to charge £18 per person inclusive then no annoying, painful amounts at the end.Nearly didn’t complete because of this.Extra charges should be banned as it will put some runners off……

  • Peter Cooke1

    Does anyone know if the marathon course map has been issued? I can’t find it! Pete

    • Anonymous

      Hi Peter. I spoke to someone yesterday who said the route is very close to being finalised. As soon as they issue a map etc we will have it online. Ed

    • Ledge58

      Do you know whether the race will be BARR/UKA certified? Also, you/they are leaving it pretty late to give out course details. I’m looking for an autumn marathon with a fast course and Preston might be suitable but need to register somewhere asap as other races are already filling up….

    • Peter Cooke1

      Thanks Ed. Peter

  • lykewaker

    Entered the first race of the series and was angry to find that after debit card payment had been finalised that there was a “service charge” of £1-65 added to the race fee. No indication about this charge was given anywhere through the registration process, this is a very underhand way of getting extra money. An absolute disgrace!!!!

  • Frustrated runner !

    I am trying to register for the marathon, but with no joy as it keeps taking me to the guild homepage. Any tips, or has anyone else had problems?

  • HIPR MEDIA

    he Holiday Inn Hotel is located just 5 minutes away from the finish and start line. So, why not stay at the hotel the night before and enjoy a nutritious breakfast? Then come back to the hotel after the Preston Marathon to freshen up. We are offering this special offer for £60 per room inclusive of bed, breakfast and a late check-out of 4pm.

    To book please click on Guild Marathon 2012.

  • Stevenvanboyd

    Can anyone help, i would like to raise money for help4heros by running this marathon but the event doesn’t seem to be registered with any of the charities also not registrered with justgiving

  • 19mango77

    surely the course must be finalised now? if not i am a little dissapointed…how can you reach out to appeal to runners outside if the northwest…..the very fact its a guild marathon smacks if uniqueness….get spreading the word…you are missing a trick

  • Steven Spriggs

    do you get a medal forthe marathon??

  • Graham_111

    just entered the full marathon…..hope its a good one
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