The Abingdon Marathon  is one of the oldest marathons in the UK, established in 1982. It’s a popular event, attracting runners from around the country to take part. However, it was an event with a diversity problem. The majority of entrants were male; specifically, those from running clubs. It has a reputation of being a fast, competitive race, targeted at a small sub-section of the running community.  Yet the event has a lot going for it. It’s a great route, one that has pl
