Lyme Half Marathon

Stockport, United Kingdom • 5 Jul 2026

Event summary

The Lyme Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 5 July 2026 at Lyme National Trust, Disley, Stockport, SK12 2NR. The event is a trail race over the half marathon distance. The route leaves Lyme Hall and follows the Gritstone Trail south, traverses Kerridge Ridge past the White Nancy landmark, continues to Bollington, then follows the Macclesfield Canal back toward Lyme. The course is fully marked and marshalled and includes two well stocked aid stations. Electronic timing and on-course photography are provided. Finishers are offered a bespoke medal; entrants may opt to have a tree planted instead of receiving a medal.

Logistics and rules

The entry fee is £36 and includes parking and entry to the park and gardens for the day. Parking is in the main car park; entrants are asked to follow signage and marshal instructions on the entry road. A bag drop tent will be available at the start area. Hydration vests and handheld soft flasks are permitted; runners are advised to carry appropriate clothing for the conditions and to download the GPX file of the route onto a device as an additional navigation aid. Canicross entries are not accepted. The half marathon has a 4-hour cut off. The event is open to entrants aged 17 and over on the event date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
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