Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Race day can be quite overwhelming and nerve-wracking but here is my simple step by step guide to everything that you can expect to happen on the day! This is my full race day schedule from beginning to end.
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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
0:00 Intro
0:25 2-3 hours before race start
2:32 1-2 hours before race start
3:01 1 hour to go
4:12 30 minutes to go
5:34 5 minutes to go
5:55 Start
6:35 30 Minutes into the race
7:31 Half way
8:18 Final 6 miles
9:27 Finish line
10:16 Later that day
About this video: Welcome to our step by step guide to marathon day! We chat about everything that happens on race day from the time your alarm goes off in the morning all the way through until you go to bed again at night. We'll cover when to have your breakfast, travelling to the start line, race day strategies, mental tricks for when it gets tough, kit essentials, how to handle race day nerves, plus nutrition tips and generally what to expect throughout the day so whether you're running your first marathon or your 50th, you can keep stress to a minimum and concentrate on having a successful run!
This video is NOT sponsored. All products mentioned have been bought 100% by Ben and the channel. Our mission here is to help runners of all abilities improve and enjoy running to their full potential. Showcasing the best running tips and advice, while reviewing the latest gear and taking your round some of the best races in the world!
Race day can be quite overwhelming and nerve-wracking but here is my simple step by step guide to everything that you can expect to happen on the day! This is my full race day schedule from beginning to end.
🔥 Never forget anything for your race again! Download our FREE race day checklist ➡️ benparkes.com/blogs/news/race-day-checklist
⭐️Check out the best training plans, running hats and apparel with worlwide shipping now:! benparkes.com - use code YOUTUBE for 10% off your order!
🎥 Watch this video next:
🧠 Mental tricks to run faster and longer youtu.be/A4Fouk1Yg9M?si=txXxKp4U5YVUvS1D
👟 Kit from the video with fast worldwide shipping:
👕 Rest Day Tee benparkes.com/collections/23-casual-tees/products/rest-day-tee-3
🧢 Thames Cap benparkes.com/collections/23-trucker/products/gettingitdone-running-cap
Follow my training on Strava
strava.com/athletes/2310069
My second channel
youtube.com/@benparkesroadrunningreviews
My Instagram
instagram.com/benparkes
All My Links
linkpop.com/benparkes
My Current Gear List
Want help with your running to become a better, faster, stronger, happier runner?
⚡️COMPLETLY FREE beginner training plans - get them here: benparkes.com/collections/free-beginner-plans
⚡️5 STAR RATED Training plans with proven results - get them here: benparkes.com/collections/plans
⚡️The very best running hats - run better here: benparkes.com/collections/23-all-hats
⚡️Top quality running singlets and tees - get them here: benparkes.com/collections/23-running-gear-all
📱For Support inquires, or Business inquiries, please go to: benparkes.com and use the chat function.
⏰ Timecodes ⏰
0:00 Intro
0:25 2-3 hours before race start
2:32 1-2 hours before race start
3:01 1 hour to go
4:12 30 minutes to go
5:34 5 minutes to go
5:55 Start
6:35 30 Minutes into the race
7:31 Half way
8:18 Final 6 miles
9:27 Finish line
10:16 Later that day
About this video: Welcome to our step by step guide to marathon day! We chat about everything that happens on race day from the time your alarm goes off in the morning all the way through until you go to bed again at night. We'll cover when to have your breakfast, travelling to the start line, race day strategies, mental tricks for when it gets tough, kit essentials, how to handle race day nerves, plus nutrition tips and generally what to expect throughout the day so whether you're running your first marathon or your 50th, you can keep stress to a minimum and concentrate on having a successful run!
This video is NOT sponsored. All products mentioned have been bought 100% by Ben and the channel. Our mission here is to help runners of all abilities improve and enjoy running to their full potential. Showcasing the best running tips and advice, while reviewing the latest gear and taking your round some of the best races in the world!
