North Lakes Half Marathon

Cockermouth, United Kingdom • 8 Feb 2026

NORTH LAKES HALF MARATHON & 10KM : 8 February 2026

Wild Deer Events, with Events Up North and Timing Up North, will stage road races on the roads of the Lorton Valley, starting and finishing near Cockermouth Town Centre. The routes follow quiet country lanes and include views across the Lake District. The event location is Graysonside Guest House, Lorton Road, Cockermouth, CA13 9TQ. What3words: ///snuggled.division.proposes

  • Half Marathon
  • 10 km

Practical information

Live chip-timing will be provided by Timing Up North. There is no cut-off time. All finishers will receive an event medal, Wild Deer merchandise, and a snack and drink. An event T-shirt is available to purchase for £12 when signing up. There is ample parking in Cockermouth Town Centre and a free shuttle bus to and from the venue. Accommodation is available at Graysonside Guest House on Saturday 7 February 2026; guests may park there for the event.

Registration opens 10 February 2025 and closes 4 February 2026. Listed entry prices are: Half Marathon £28 + fee, 10 km £25 + fee. Remaining places shown are 669 for the Half Marathon and 236 for the 10 km. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Half Marathon
6 mi
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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