To qualify for elite entry, within the last three years* you will need to have achieved the following times:

Male:

Sub 02:24:00 marathon or sub 01:07:00 half marathon 

Female:

Sub 02:50:00 marathon or sub 01:19:00 half marathon 

Racing Wheelchairs:

Male: Sub 02:00:00 marathon / Female: Sub 02:30:00 marathon**

*Subject to races taking place.

**Please note, we do not currently allow hand-cycles to enter our running races. Elite wheelchair athletes who are competing for a prize trophy MUST participate in a racing wheelchair.

Please complete the form below to submit your application for an elite place. All applications must be completed by the 14th March 2026. For any questions please get in touch at elites@aso-uk.com.

* payable if at least 3 entries per gender.

# payable if at least 6 entries per gender.

The presentations for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places will take place near the finish line.

Alongside this years prize money, a £500 time bonus will be awarded to any athlete who records a finishing time of under 2:16 (elite men) or under 2:36 (elite females)*

*Qualifying times must be achieved on official gun time, not chip time.