Carsington Water Half Marathon

Ashbourne, United Kingdom • 4 Apr 2026

Event information

The Carsington Water races take place on Saturday 4th April 2026 at Carsington Water, Big Ln, Ashbourne DE6, UK. Entry options and listed prices are:

  • 10K - £30
  • Half Marathon - £34
  • RunThrough Foundation Place (no fundraising required) - £160

An event t-shirt with the event logo is offered at checkout for £15. Each entry includes a themed medal, water, and post-race goodies.

Course and race services

Both races use trail paths around Carsington Water with an undulating route and views of the surrounding countryside. The half marathon route is an out-and-back plus one full loop of the reservoir. The 10k is almost one full loop of the reservoir. Each kilometre is marked on course. GPX files are provided for both the 10k and half marathon routes. 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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