Carsington Water Half Marathon
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Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k, 5 December 2026
The event is held at Carsington Water, Big Ln, Upper Town, Ashbourne DE6 1ST. Runners follow undulating trail paths around the reservoir with marked routes and on-course marshals. The half marathon is an out-and-back plus one full loop of the reservoir. The 10k covers almost one full loop.
Distances:
- Half Marathon out-and-back plus one full reservoir loop
- 10k almost one full reservoir loop
Entry includes a themed finisher medal, free race photos, chip-timed results, post-race goodies and a secure bag-drop. The course is marked with trail flags and A5 arrows; distance signs and marshals are on hand. Water is provided at the 5 km point of the 10k, at miles 3, 6 and 9 on the half marathon, and at the finish. Spectators and members of the public may be present on the paths.
Practical details include paid parking with number plate recognition at the venue. Visitor Centre car park fees are listed as £3 for two hours or £5 for the whole day; Millfields car park fees are £2.50 for two hours or £4 for the whole day. The 10k start is about 1.3 miles from the main event village and finish. GPX files are available for both the 10k and half marathon courses. The terrain is not suitable for wheelchairs or prams. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
