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Carsington Water Half Marathon

Ashbourne, United Kingdom • 22 Aug 2026

Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k (22 August 2026)

The event takes place on Saturday 22 August 2026 at Carsington Water, Big Ln, Upper Town, Ashbourne DE6 1ST, UK. The organiser offers the following race distances:

  • 10K
  • Half Marathon

Entry fees listed for this event are: 10K £26, Half Marathon £28, and a group booking option for six places at £130. The organiser is RunThrough UK.

Course and race services

The routes follow 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 is described as almost one full loop of the reservoir. Each kilometre is marked on course and event staff are positioned to assist participants. GPX files are available for both the 10k and the half marathon courses.

Race entry includes official chip-timed results, free event photographs, water, post-race goodies, and a bespoke event-themed medal. Organisers state they use volunteers to help at the event village and at the finish, including managing stalls and handing out medals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Ashbourne

Race information

Registration
21 km
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
Group Booking (6 Places)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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