Mini (the last 5 miles only)
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.
The bus from Winchester carrying the mini runners will arrive at about 1.00pm and the mini runners will be able to watch some of the marathon runners going through. The mini will then set off at approx 1.15pm. It is possible to leave at an earlier time if you are walking or running slowly.
Registration will take place at the bus stop near the main gate of Kings School Winchester at 12.15pm.
It is generally recommended that you take the bus as parking at Farley Mount is limited. However, if you wish to make your own way to Farley Mount you will be able to register when the bus arrives around 1.00pm.
Pre-Race Bus: Winchester to Farley Mount Country Park for the Mini (5 mile)
The bus for the Mini (5 mile) leaves South Winchester Park & Ride at 12.00, for Kings School.
Arrives at Kings School front gate at approx 12.15pm.
Leaves Kings School at 12.30 and drives to Farley Mount Country Park arriving around 1.00pm at the car park that is near the 5 miles to go mark on the trail.
http://www.myfreedevsite.com/clarendonmap_2020/
There are lots of car parks at Farley Mount. The bus will arrive at the 'Hawthorns' car park which is one of the middle car parks.
The Hawthorns car park is close to the corner where the Sarum Road (East-West) intersects with the top of the Farley Mount Road.
From this car park the mini runners will walk down the hill to the start location which is on the trail (Grid Ref SU417294).
They will be able to watch some of the marathon runners coming through, then the mini race will start at 1.45pm (or you can start earlier if you are walking or running slowly).
Over Taking Rules
The major challenge for all of us is going to be over taking. For 90% of the route the track is wide and so over taking will not be a problem. However, 10% of the track is narrow and overtaking (and maintaining social distancing) will be difficult.
Please note that the Clarendon is not a road race where lots of runners are aiming for the fastest possible time. The Clarendon is more of an experience event. We want everyone to run to Winchester and have a great time.
If you are a fast runner and you catch up to a slow runner on a narrow section please be patient and respect their desire to maintain social distancing. Please be polite and encouraging at all times. Do keep a reasonable distance behind them. Do let them know that you are hoping to overtake as soon as it is convenient. Then wait until they are able to safely move aside when space allows. If you have to wait a long time then please accept that this is just part of the experience.
If you are running along and a fast runner comes up behind you, initially you may not realise. Hopefully the fast runner will politely let you know that he or she would like to overtake when convenient. Please do not feel pressurized. Please acknowledge that you know they are behind you and that you are looking for a convenient place to pull over. When a convenient opportunity presents itself, please pull over and wave them past.
The most difficult area will be the 400m stretch after the 3 miles to go sign. Most of the other narrow sections are relatively short so much less of a problem.
Overtaking will sometimes be easy to achieve and sometimes it will be difficult. Please play your part. Always be polite and encouraging. Please help everyone to have a great day.
Route
You can see the marathon route by clicking https://www.myfreedevsite.com/clarendonmap_2023/.
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