Marathon Du Malton

We are pleased to announce that tickets for the Marathon Du Malton on Sunday 18th September 2022 are now available via this link - BOOK TICKETS

With Channel 5 featuring the event on their new series ‘Our Great Yorkshire Life’ in the new year we are expecting this event to sell out very quickly, so book your place ASAP to avoid disappointment.

We have listened very carefully to your feedback and as a result we will be introducing toilet facilities on the course next year. A lot of people have also asked us to open up the event to the whole family; British Athletics guidelines and insurance restrictions mean we are unable to offer ‘Sans Arret’ or ‘Classique’ tickets to anybody under the age of 15 but we have introduced a children’s ticket for the ‘Escargot’ (walking) category.

• The ‘Sans Arret’, is the non-stop version of the event without the food and drink stops. The ‘Sans Arret’ is the one for you if you’re looking to do a straightforward 10k race and go for your PB

• The ‘Classique’ is very much a ‘fun run’ without a competitive edge - apart from the award for the best fancy dress of course!

• The ‘Escargot’ is perfect if you just want to have a pleasant walk through our glorious countryside. Brilliant for the whole family and the dog!

Bonjour!

Thank you for registering your interest in the Marathon Du Malton – Britain’s Tastiest 10k.

Apologies for the slight delay in launching but we now have the necessary permissions in place to hold the 2020 event on Sunday 30th August (Bank Holiday weekend) and we are pleased to offer you pre-launch access to book your place a week ahead of ticket sales opening to the public.

The format of the event has changed slightly for 2020. We found over the past couple of years that some people had no interest in the gourmet food and drink stops – they were only interested in running the course as fast as they could. Consequently, because we cater specifically for the numbers attending, we had a food waste issue which totally goes against our aspirations to make Malton the UK’s first market town with a Circular Economy. It was also a real shame because we usually have to operate a waiting list for the event and if we knew people did not want the food and drink we could have released more places.

This year we are offering a choice of entries:

1.     The ‘Elite’ entry – This one does not include the food and drink element and is for those who just want to run the course. The Elite run will start at 10.30am

2.     The ‘Classique’ entry – This one is exactly the same as the last two years. Entrants are encouraged to come in food themed fancy dress (but this is entirely optional) and enjoy the gourmet food and drink stops along the way. Places are limited due to catering restrictions. This wave will start at approximately 12.30pm

3.     The ‘Escargot’ entry – This one is for those who would prefer to walk or stagger their way around the course and enjoy the event (including the gourmet food and drink stops) at a much more leisurely pace. Places are limited due to catering restrictions. This wave will start at approximately 12.40pm

Places will go on general sale to the public in 7 days’ time - so to guarantee your place please book now using the following link: https://www.racespace.com/gb/mark-brayshaw/marathon-du-malton-3 (you may need to cut and paste this link into your browser if your PC takes you to one of the previous events).

Remember, due to catering restrictions, places for the ‘Classique’ and ‘Escargot’ entries are limited and booking for these two options will close earlier than the ‘Elite’ entry, which is currently unlimited.

FAQ’s:

• Are there any changing facilities? – Yes we have very basic changing facilities at Event HQ
• Is there a cloakroom for our bags? – Yes we have a cloakroom at Event HQ but please remember we cannot take responsibility for any valuables – these are left with your belongings entirely at your own risk
• Can my family watch the event? – Yes, the event start and finish is in Malton’s pretty Market Place. There will be a Street Food event taking place so refreshments are readily available throughout the day and there will also be a programme of entertainment to keep people amused while you are out on the course. Lots of shops, bars, restaurants and cafes are also open during the event
• Is it possible to watch the event out on the course? – Yes, the entire course takes place on public land but some of it goes along live roads that are under the control of traffic marshalls and therefore we do not encourage people to gather in these places. The best place to watch is in the town centre
• Where can I park? Free parking is available at Wentworth Street Car Park (YO17 7BN) and Water Lane Car Park (YO17 7NR). Both of these car parks are approximately 5 minutes’ walk from Event HQ (YO17 7LX). Please note – Event HQ is within a pedestrianised area, so please do not attempt to drive to that postcode
• Are there any toilets? Yes, there are public toilets including disabled facilities and baby changing facilities opposite The Shambles in the Market Place
• Can children take part? Children under the age of 18 can take part if accompanied by an adult but they will not be permitted to sample the alcohol
• Can I bring my dog? Malton is one of the UK’s most dog friendly towns. Well behaved dogs on leads are permitted on the course
• Can I bring my baby buggy? We have had people run the course with a cross-country buggy. Please be aware though that there is a range of surfaces from tarmac, to grass and woodland tracks. There are also kissing gates on the course, so the buggy would have to be lifted over the gates
• Is the course suitable for wheelchairs? Wheelchair entrants have taken part for the last two years but the entrant had to get out of the wheelchair to hobble through the kissing gates and their friends had to lift the wheelchair over the gates
• Do you cater for special diets? Yes, wherever possible and as long as we are informed via your entry form of any special dietary requirements we do try to offer an alternative. In some cases it is not always possible to offer an alternative so it is your choice whether to take the food or drink and it is your responsibility to check that the food or drink being offered is suitable for your specific requirements
• Are there any water points? Yes, we provide water bottle filling stations at various points along the course - but please remember this is a cupless event and we have banned single use plastics, so you must bring your own water bottle
• What time is registration? Registration opens at 8am for the Elite race and at 10am for the Classique/Escargot entries
• What time is the race briefing? – The Elite race briefing will take place at 10.15am and the Classique/Escargot briefing will take place at 12.15pm. These briefings will take place next to the start arch

 If you have any further queries please email – [email protected]

Why not come back to Malton to rediscover the producers who provided the food and drink stops for the Marathon Du Malton? Here they are in the order you came across them on the course:

• The Medoc region wine at the start was supplied by Maison Du Vin, based on Market Place, Malton.

• The Yorkshire Curd Tart was provided by The Patisserie, they are based in Saville Street, Malton

• Macarons were supplied by Florian Poirot who can be found in Talbot Yard Food Court

• The Yorkshire Puddings and roast beef were courtesy of Malton Cookery School, they are based on Saville Street and run a variety of courses on cooking, baking, etc. The beef was supplied by Food 2 Remember, based in Talbot Yard Food Court

• Horsetown Beers provided the ale on the Gallops. They are getting ready to open a microbrewery at Navigation Wharf, off Yorkersgate, Malton

• The Talbot supplied the bunny burgers. They are on Yorkersgate, Malton

• McMillans of Malton served Hedgerow Gin supplied by Sloemotion. McMillans are located in Market Street, Malton. Sloemotion are at Barton on the Hill

• The lager at the finish line was provided by Brass Castle Brewery. They are based on Yorkersgate, Malton.