Carsington Water Half Marathon

Ashbourne, United Kingdom • 5 Dec 2026

Event

The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k takes place on Saturday 5 December 2026 at Carsington Water, Big Ln, Ashbourne DE6, UK. The event was booked 137 times in the last month.

Distances

  • 10K
  • Half Marathon
  • RunThrough Foundation Place (no fundraising required)

Course and race details

Both races run on undulating trail paths around Carsington Water. The half marathon is an out-and-back route 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 available for the 10k and half marathon routes. Helpers are present on course and at the finish.

Entries and inclusions

Entry prices shown are: 10K £30, Half Marathon £34, RunThrough Foundation Place £80; the site also shows a general range of £30 - £80. Included with entry are a themed medal, water, and post-race goodies. A themed event t-shirt is offered at checkout for £15 (retail value £25). Volunteers support event tasks such as managing stalls and distributing 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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