The inaugural event was held in April 2012 and attracted 4,400 runners.[2]
The 2012 event was won by Team Mizuno runner Dave Mitchinson with a time of 2:41:54.[3]
In 2013 a kids "Superhero Fun Run" was added to the schedule followed by a half marathon race in 2014 and a 5k "Rocket" race in 2016. The Rocket 5k is held on the preceding Sunday to the Bank Holiday Monday on which the marathon, half marathon, marathon relay and superhero fun run are held.
In 2018 the race weekend attracted 11,000 runners.
The 2020 edition of the race was postponed to 2020.09.06 due to the coronaviruspandemic, with all registrants given the option of either transferring their entry to another runner or to 2021 for free, running the race virtually, or obtaining a full refund.[4]
Much of the route of the marathon uses the Milton Keynes redway system through the linear parks and thus involves far less of the invariant-grade road running that is typical elsewhere.[5]
^"Milton Keynes Marathon and Half Marathon". Spinal Injuries Association. 7 May 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2019. The Milton Keynes Marathon has quickly established itself as one of the highlights of the County's sporting year. With 4,500 acres of woodlands, lakesides, parks and landscaped areas within the city boundary, Milton Keynes is the ideal venue for a Green City Marathon.
