Carsington Water Half Marathon

Ashbourne, United Kingdom • 14 Feb 2026

Event

The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10K takes place on Saturday, 14 February 2026 at Big Ln, Upper Town, Ashbourne DE6 1ST, UK. The event is organised by RunThrough. Distances offered:

  • Half Marathon
  • 10K

Standard entry fees listed are £30 to £34. A paid RunThrough Foundation Place option is shown at £160.

Course and race services

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

Entry includes a themed medal, water, and post-race goodies. GPX files for both the 10K and the half marathon course are available. An event t-shirt is offered at £15 at checkout. Volunteers are used to support event operations. 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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