Carsington Water Half Marathon

Ashbourne, United Kingdom • 6 Dec 2025

Event overview

The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k takes place on Saturday 6th December 2025 at Carsington Water, Ashbourne, DE6 1ST, UK. The event offers two race distances:

  • 10K
  • Half Marathon

Entry prices listed for the event options include: 10K at £30, Half Marathon at £34 and a RunThrough Foundation Place at £150. There is an option to add a t-shirt to entries for an extra £12.

Course and inclusions

Both races follow trail paths around Carsington Water on an undulating route. The half marathon is an out-and-back course followed by one full loop of the reservoir. The 10K is almost one full loop of the reservoir. Each kilometre is marked with distance flags and marshals are positioned around the course.

Race entry includes an event-themed medal, water, post-race goodies, free event photographs and official chip-timed results. GPX files for the 10K and half marathon courses are available. An event village will provide food and drink options and free giveaways from event partners. Volunteers are used for event tasks such as managing stalls and handing out medals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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