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Wind in the Pillows Marathons & Half Marathon

Milton Keynes, East Midlands, United Kingdom

calendar_today 01 Aug, 2026

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sell £29.99 – £39.99

About the Event

This October, lace up for an exclusive half marathon or full marathon along Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes. Nestled among serene surroundings, this race offers runners of all levels a traffic-free route that winds through the tranquil beauty of Caldecotte Lake’s picturesque banks.
As you take on the challenge, admire breathtaking views and soak in the peaceful ambiance that characterizes every step of your journey. The course is meticulously designed to provide an uninterrupted running experience where scenic vistas help maintain motivation from start to finish.
Participants will appreciate not only the natural splendor but also a camaraderie-fueled atmosphere filled with encouragement from fellow runners sharing similar ambitions and goals. This setting caters equally well for seasoned athletes aiming to achieve personal bests as it does for beginners looking forward to their first major event in a supportive environment devoid of street traffic distractions.
Mark your calendars now, ensuring you don’t miss out on this unique opportunity that promises both physical exertion amidst nature’s splendor and communal upliftment from fellow enthusiasts. Visit our official site or follow us online for updates about registration dates, race specifics including course details and more tips to optimize your performance around Caldecotte Lake.
Share your participation experience using the hashtag #CaldecotteLakeRun—your story could inspire others to join you in this wonderful celebration of fitness and beauty.

Races Offered

Half Marathon

Aug 01, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Running

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10:15

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£29.99

Marathon 1

Aug 01, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Type — Running

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10:15

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£39.99

Marathon 2

Aug 01, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Type — Running

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10:15

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£39.99

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Milton Keynes.

thermostat Temperature

12.9° / 21.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

10.8° / 19.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 6m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

14.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.9)

humidity_mid Humidity

71.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:48

nightlight Sunset

20:24

About Milton Keynes

Learn more about the host city, Milton Keynes.

Milton Keynes is a city of 245,000 people (2019) in the South East of England. Milton Keynes is well known in the UK as a planned city built in the 1960s with emphatically modernist architecture. Milton Keynes is a thriving city of contrasts; from innovative new business and entertainment hubs, to theatre, cinema, walks in natural parkland, pub lunches and peaceful canal trips; and yes, it really does have the famous concrete cows!