Bewl Water Autumn
From HermesRunning
- Date Sat 13th September 2025
- Time 08:30
- Location Bewl Water Visitor Centre HQ, Bewl Water, Bewlbridge Ln, Lamberhurst, Wadhurst TN3 8JH
- Price £37.36 - £66.01
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Bewl Water Autumn event, organized by HermesRunning, on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Set in the breathtaking landscapes of Tunbridge Wells and Wadhurst, East Sussex, this bi-annual race series promises an unforgettable experience for runners of all levels. Starting near the Bewl Water Visitor Centre, participants can choose from four scenic race distances: the ultra marathon 50km, marathon 26.5 miles, half marathon 13.1 miles, and the 10km run.
Each course meanders through undulating rural wooded trails and picturesque country lanes, offering stunning views of the reservoir and its surroundings. With start times staggered from 8:30 am for the ultra marathon to 10:00 am for the 10km, runners can enjoy a well-organized event that includes a mandatory health and safety briefing before each race. The Bewl Water Autumn event is not just a race; it's a celebration of nature and athleticism, making it one of the top-rated marathons in the UK according to Runners World. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting, vibrant event!
Each course meanders through undulating rural wooded trails and picturesque country lanes, offering stunning views of the reservoir and its surroundings. With start times staggered from 8:30 am for the ultra marathon to 10:00 am for the 10km, runners can enjoy a well-organized event that includes a mandatory health and safety briefing before each race. The Bewl Water Autumn event is not just a race; it's a celebration of nature and athleticism, making it one of the top-rated marathons in the UK according to Runners World. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting, vibrant event!
Bewl Water Autumn
Sat 13th September 2025
Organiser's Description
A scenic bi-annual race series starting near the Bewl Water Visitor Centre (Lamberhurst) Kent and following the Bewl around the reservoir route. All four courses are run on a combination of undulating rural wooded trail and along some quiet country lanes, with stunning views of the lake for most of the route.
The ultra marathon 50km start time will be at 8.30am, marathon start time will be at 9.00am, the half marathon will start at 9.30am and the 10km will start at 10.00am. We will also have a mandatory 10 min health & safety race briefing that will commence before each race distance is set off so please ensure you allow yourself enough time to get to the start right beside the Bewl Water Visitor Centre HQ, this will be clearly signposted.
Course Descriptions - 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon & Ultra 50km.
Bewl Water 10km (10.00am start) – this will be an out / back 3.1mile run-route, the turnaround point will be well marshalled (2.5hrs time limit).
Bewl Water Half Marathon 13.1 mile (9.30am start) – initially an anti-clockwise 0.6 mile loop, then 1 x 12.5 mile loop of Bewl (6hrs time limit).
Bewl Water Marathon 26.5 mile (9.00am start) – clockwise route is initially a 1 mile loop, then 2 x12.5mile loops of Bewl (7.15hrs time limit).
Bewl Water Ultra 50km / 31.25mile (8.30am start) – clockwise route is 2 x12.5 mile loops of Bewl followed by a final loop of 6.25miles (8.00hr time limit).
The distances have been measured using a Garmin Fenix 6X Pro-Solar watch and are as accurate as trail races can possibly be, the marathon as you will note is slightly longer, the trails dependant on the line you run will always vary slightly so please be aware that this is as accurate as possible.
Runners World rated this course as one of the top 10 marathons in the U.K.
The ultra marathon 50km start time will be at 8.30am, marathon start time will be at 9.00am, the half marathon will start at 9.30am and the 10km will start at 10.00am. We will also have a mandatory 10 min health & safety race briefing that will commence before each race distance is set off so please ensure you allow yourself enough time to get to the start right beside the Bewl Water Visitor Centre HQ, this will be clearly signposted.
Course Descriptions - 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon & Ultra 50km.
Bewl Water 10km (10.00am start) – this will be an out / back 3.1mile run-route, the turnaround point will be well marshalled (2.5hrs time limit).
Bewl Water Half Marathon 13.1 mile (9.30am start) – initially an anti-clockwise 0.6 mile loop, then 1 x 12.5 mile loop of Bewl (6hrs time limit).
Bewl Water Marathon 26.5 mile (9.00am start) – clockwise route is initially a 1 mile loop, then 2 x12.5mile loops of Bewl (7.15hrs time limit).
Bewl Water Ultra 50km / 31.25mile (8.30am start) – clockwise route is 2 x12.5 mile loops of Bewl followed by a final loop of 6.25miles (8.00hr time limit).
The distances have been measured using a Garmin Fenix 6X Pro-Solar watch and are as accurate as trail races can possibly be, the marathon as you will note is slightly longer, the trails dependant on the line you run will always vary slightly so please be aware that this is as accurate as possible.
Runners World rated this course as one of the top 10 marathons in the U.K.
Races
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Bewl Water Ultra 50km
Sat 13th September 2025 (08:30)
£66.01
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Bewl Water Marathon
Sat 13th September 2025 (09:00)
£58.59
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Bewl Water Half Marathon
Sat 13th September 2025 (09:30)
£47.97
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Bewl Water 10km
Sat 13th September 2025 (10:00)
£37.36
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7 reviews
Possibly the prettiest run I've done to date. Well organised, great atmosphere, great rest stations and everyone was super supportive and friendly! I did the 10k and am hoping to be back next year for the half... It loses half a point because it's also the ugliest medal I've ever received 😂
Wendy
·a year ago
Beautiful hilly course with stunning views. Functional bottle opener medal at finish.
Skye
·a year ago
First half marathon after having a baby and terrible birth last year and so used this as a challenge to prove myself that anything is impossible if you put your mind to it! I never thought I’d run again, let alone do a half marathon. This was my first trail half too. Very challenging due to hills, loved the beautiful surroundings. The lake is deceptive, it’s bigger than you think if you use it as a view point for how long you have left. All competitors were really kind, caring. A huge thanks to a lady who topped up my water bottle during last 5km. Two points to improve on for runner safety: lack of water/refuelling stations (despite bringing my own water bottle, I ran out very quickly. This was the hottest day of the year and we were at risk of getting dangerously dehydrated. Please add at least one more during last 3 miles! Secondly; be prepared to walk straight back up a hill after you finish (despite jelly legs). That was really tough! Start and finish could have done with being by visitor centre or perhaps by boating centre… anyway- thanks for having me! What a challenge! Well done everyone x
I had been looking for an actual race (not a virtual one) for a long time as everything got cancelled or postponed during the pandemic. I was delighted to be able to sign up for my first marathon (there are other distances available, from 10k to ultra marathons).
Race bibs were sent by post prior to the race so there was no need to queue at the registration desk. That worked great and I believe every race organiser should do the same, Covid or not! There was still an organisers desk where people could ask last minutes questions, get safety pins, etc…
My only complaint would be that there were no changing facilities, just the toilets of the Bewl Water café which were not great. Most people changed in their car but if you can’t do that (I came by cab) that’s a bit impractical.
It’s quite a small race in terms of number of participants. The departure area is rather large so it didn’t feel crammed and there was no race briefing due to social distancing. The course itself, which consists of 2 laps around Bewl Water, is absolutely beautiful. I would rate it as a “tough” race but it was my first marathon so I can’t compare it to another race.
A couple of things to keep in mind if you are a marathon beginner like me: The course is hilly (my Garmin recorded 675m elevation gain) with one last climb less than 1km before the finish line. It’s mostly trail which gets very muddy in case of rain (and it rained a lot on the race day). Bring trail shoes if you have a pair. As a result, I found it quite difficult to pace myself because I had trained mostly on flat roads. I basically decided to stop looking at my watch after 5K since I was a lot slower than during training.
There were 3 stations with water, gels, etc… I prefer to run with my own water and food so it didn’t affect me but I think there could be more stations.
All in all, a very enjoyable race. I would definitely recommend it.
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