Bewl Water Autumn
Lamberhurst, United Kingdom • 12 Sep 2026
Event overview
Bewl Water Autumn is a bi-annual race series held near the Bewl Water Visitor Centre in Lamberhurst, Kent. The routes follow the reservoir and use a mixture of undulating rural wooded trail and quiet country lanes, with lake views for much of the course. Scheduled dates include 13 June 2026 and 12 September 2026. Course maps, GPX routes and a route video are provided. The organisers state distances were measured with a Garmin Fenix 6X Pro-Solar watch and note the marathon is slightly longer than standard. The event has an aggregate rating of 4.4 from 22 reviews and was rated by Runners World as one of the top 10 marathons in the U.K.
Courses and entry
- 10 km - out-and-back 3.1 miles; turnaround marshalled; 2.5 hr limit.
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles) - 0.6 mile loop then a 12.5 mile lap; 6 hr limit.
- Marathon (26.5 miles) - 1 mile loop plus two 12.5 mile loops; 7.15 hr limit.
- Ultra 50 km - 2 x 12.5 mile laps plus 6.25 loop; 8 hr limit.
Entry notes: the races list age eligibility (ranges for each distance) and published entry fees ranging roughly £33-£62 depending on distance. Course surfaces can be muddy and slippery in wet weather and include some hills. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.