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Whinlatter Forest Half Marathon

Braithwaite, United Kingdom • 24 May 2026

Event overview

The Whinlatter Forest Trail Runs take place on 24 May 2026 in Whinlatter Forest, Lake District National Park. The event offers two trail distances that start on the north side of Whinlatter and finish on the south side. The route passes viewpoints with views across Keswick, Skiddaw, and Derwentwater.

Distances

  • 13.1 miles (Half Marathon)
  • 6.2 miles (10K)

Course and facilities

The courses use firm forest trails with steep climbs and descents. The event is canicross friendly - one controlled dog per participant is allowed and dogs must remain on a lead. Subsidised parking is available on-site and payment is made after the event at Forestry England pay machines. All finishers receive a bespoke finisher’s medal, event merchandise, a beer or soft drink, and a snack.

Entries, timing and prizes

Entry prices are listed between £27 and £30. A custom event T-shirt is available as an add-on for £12. Live chip timing is provided by Timing Up North with real-time results. There is a £150 bonus for any new half marathon records; current listed targets are M 1:19:48 and F 1:44:10. Age limits shown in the event information are 17 and over for the half marathon and 15 and over for the 10K. Registration open and close dates are provided in the event details. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Braithwaite

Race information

Registration
13 mi
Half Marathon Trail Run
6 mi
10km Trail Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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