Carsington Water Half Marathon

Ashbourne, United Kingdom • 14 Feb 2026

Event details

The Carsington Water event takes place on Saturday, 14 February 2026 at Big Ln, Upper Town, Ashbourne DE6 1ST, UK. The organiser offers the following race options:

  • Half Marathon - entry £34
  • 10K - entry £30
  • RunThrough Foundation Place (no fundraising required) - entry £80

Course and race information

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

Included in the entry fee are a themed medal, water and post-race goodies. GPX files for the 10K and half marathon courses are provided by the organiser. An event t-shirt is available at checkout for £15. The organiser also recruits volunteers for event tasks such as managing stalls and distributing medals, and publishes information about its sustainability practices. 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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