Carsington Water Half Marathon

Ashbourne, United Kingdom • 27 Jun 2026

Event overview

The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k takes place on Saturday 27 June 2026 at Carsington Water, Big Lane, Ashbourne DE6, UK. The event offers two main distances:

  • 10K
  • Half Marathon

Entry options on the event page include a RunThrough Foundation Place entry. Listed entry prices range from £30 for the 10K to £160 for the Foundation Place option.

Course and event details

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

Race entries include official chip-timed results, free event photographs, a bespoke event-themed medal, water, and post-race goodies. An event t-shirt with the event logo is available at checkout for £15. The organiser also lists volunteer roles 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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