Bewl Water Summer

Lamberhurst, United Kingdom • 13 Jun 2026

Bewl Water Summer is Hermes Running’s bi-annual trail race at Bewl Water, near Lamberhurst, Kent. Runners start at the Bewl Water Visitor Centre and follow a clockwise circuit around the reservoir on undulating woodland trails and lanes, with lake views throughout. Distances include 10 km, half marathon, marathon and 50 km ultra.

The Bewl Water setting spans 1000 acres of Kent and Sussex countryside and is the largest lake in South East England. The event provides well-marked routes, regular aid points, chip timing, photography, and bespoke medals, with slate awards for the top three in each distance. Runners World lists it among the UK’s top 10 marathons. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
Bewl Water Ultra 50km / 31.25 Mile
26 mi
Bewl Water Marathon
13 mi
Bewl Water Half Marathon
10 km
Bewl Water 10km
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