68th BEDFORD HASLER MARATHON

Bedford Hasler Marathon

Please join us for the 68th Bedford Marathon on the 1st May 2022

The race is on the River Great Ouse using a 4.3km circuit through the centre of Bedford.
An artificial portage is provided for Div 1-6.

Changing rooms and shower facilities are available.

All parts of the course are accessible to spectators on foot or cycle.

For full details refer to the race pack.

Divisions 1 to 3: 19.7km with three portages
Divisions 4 to 6: 12.9km with two portages
Divisions 7 to 9: 6.8km with no portages
Geoff Sanders (U14): 2.5km with no portages

Timetable:

Div 7-9 & GSA-C
Check-in: 09:00-10:00
Briefing: 10:25
Start: From 10:50

Div 1-6 & GS K2
Check-in: 09:00-11:00
Briefing: 12:05
Start: From 12:30

Protest Window Finish: 14:30 (appox)
Prize Giving 15:00

Entries & Fees:
Entries open on the 11th Apr 2022 and close on the 30th Apr 2022
After the 29th Apr 2022 there is a late entry surcharge of £5

Seniors: £10 per seat
Juniors: £8 per seat
Geoff Sanders (U14): £3 per seat

Please pay online using the marathon entry system or (up to Friday 29th Apr) into the following account:
Sort code: 40-10-02 (HSBC)
Account: 20832588
Account holder (Business): Viking Kayak Club

Parking:

Borough Hall (Cauldwell Street), MK42 9AP
Access to the Club for vehicles and boats is severely limited. All competitors should use the Borough Hall car park and stage.

Refreshments:

Light refreshments will be available to competitors after their race. Drinks and snacks will be available to purchase throughout the day.
A card-reader will be available.