Morland 'Marathon'
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Morland "Marathon" - Morland, Cumbria
The Morland "Marathon" is a 30 mile trail ultra held in Morland, near Penrith in Cumbria. The route runs through the Eden Valley and along the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with the Pennines to the east and the Howgills to the south. The course is largely off-road on mixed terrain and includes about 3000 ft of elevation, passing stone circles, waterfalls, lower fells, cairns, rivers, meadows, and historic villages.
The event is fully tracked and allows both runners and walkers, with an overall 12 hour cut off. There are four checkpoints where water and snacks are provided. A GPX route is available but may be subject to minor changes before the event. The event holds race permit ARC/26/0008.
Entries include a finishers medal; a finishers tee is available to purchase for £10. Entry fees are listed as £61 standard, £59 affiliated, and £80 for relay teams. Trophies are awarded for 1st male, 1st female, 1st non-binary, and in several veteran categories for both men and women.
Practical details: the start and finish are at Morland Village Hall CA10 3AS, parking is available, and a what3words location is provided for the start. First aid and insurance are in place. Dogs are permitted with lead restrictions in areas with livestock. Competitors must be over 20 on race day. Bookings may be transferred up to four weeks before the event or deferred once to the following year; refunds are not offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
