Bewl Water Summer
Lamberhurst, United Kingdom • 13 Jun 2026
Bewl Water event
Bewl Water is a bi-annual race series held at Bewl Water Country Park, starting near the Bewl Water Visitor Centre in Lamberhurst, Kent. Routes follow the reservoir and run mainly off road, on a mix of undulating rural wooded trail and quiet country lanes, with views of the lake. The event offers a 10km, half marathon, marathon and a 50km ultra around the Bewl reservoir.
Courses and support
- 10 km
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- Marathon (about 26 miles)
- Ultra 50 km (about 31.25 miles)
The marathon and ultra use lap formats that include two full loops of the reservoir of around 12.5 miles, with the ultra including a final shorter loop. Distances were measured with GPS devices and may vary slightly on trail lines. The event provides bespoke medals, winners' awards for the top three male and female finishers in each distance, chip timing with provisional results, well stocked checkpoints and marshalled routes. Professional race photography is available for purchase and first aid cover is provided. The start and finish are located beside the main Bewl Water Visitor Centre. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.