Bewl Water Summer
From HermesRunning
- Date Sat 13th June 2026
- Time 08:30
- Location Wadhurst, East Sussex
- Price £37.36 - £66.01
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Bewl Water Summer event, organized by HermesRunning! This exciting series kicks off on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the stunning Bewl Water Visitor Centre in Wadhurst, East Sussex. Runners of all levels can choose from a variety of race distances, including the awe-inspiring Bewl 50km Ultra Marathon, the classic Marathon (26.2 miles), the Half Marathon (13.1 miles), and a fun 10km run.
Set against the backdrop of the breathtaking Kent and Sussex countryside, the routes wind around the largest lake in South East England, offering scenic views of the reservoir and lush woodlands. With a combination of undulating trails and peaceful country lanes, each course promises an unforgettable experience. Participants can expect top-notch race support, including well-stocked checkpoints, professional chip timing, and stunning photography options. Plus, all finishers will receive a bespoke race medal, with slate awards for the top three male and female runners in each category. Join us for a memorable day of fun, fitness, and community at the Bewl Water Summer event!
Set against the backdrop of the breathtaking Kent and Sussex countryside, the routes wind around the largest lake in South East England, offering scenic views of the reservoir and lush woodlands. With a combination of undulating trails and peaceful country lanes, each course promises an unforgettable experience. Participants can expect top-notch race support, including well-stocked checkpoints, professional chip timing, and stunning photography options. Plus, all finishers will receive a bespoke race medal, with slate awards for the top three male and female runners in each category. Join us for a memorable day of fun, fitness, and community at the Bewl Water Summer event!
Bewl Water Summer
Sat 13th June 2026
Organiser's Description
A scenic run starting from the Bewl Water Visitor Centre and following the Bewl round the reservoir route. Both courses are run on a combination of undulating rural wooded trail and along some quiet country lanes, with lovely views of the lake for most of the route.
Runners World rated as one of the top 10 marathons in the U.K.
Description - Bewl 50km Ultra Marathon / Marathon, Half Marathon & 10km.
The ultra marathon, marathon, half and 10km for this race series are held in bi-annually and take place at the Bewl reservoir which is located at Lamberhurst, Kent in the heart of the Kent / Sussex countryside.The location for this series is set within 1000 acres of the picturesque Kent and Sussex countryside and these trail races follow the clockwise round the reservoir route at Bewl Water Country Park which is the largest lake in South East England.The routes are mainly off road and there are lovely views all around Bewl Water as you run through the forested areas and open countryside surrounding the lake.
Routes / Timings:
The Bewl Water routes for all four course distances vary, these run-routes all start and finish right beside the main Bewl Water Visitor Centre.
Bewl Water Ultra 50km / 31.25mile (8.30am start) – clockwise route is 2 x12.4 mile loops of Bewl followed by a final loop of 6.45miles (8.00hr time limit)
Bewl Water Marathon 26.2 mile (9.00am start) – is an out / back 1.4 mile loop, then a clockwise route 2 x12.4 mile loops of Bewl (7.15hrs time limit)
Bewl Water Half Marathon 13.1 mile (9.30am start) – is an out / back 0.7 mile loop, then a clockwise 1 x 12.4 mile loop of Bewl (6hrs time limit)
Bewl Water 10km (10.00am start) – this will be an out / back 6.25 mile run-route, the turnaround point will be well marshalled (2.5hrs time limit)
Awards / Race Support.
Lovely bespoke race medal.
Slate winners' awards for the top 3 Male / Female runners for all 4 race distances.
Sports Systems Professional Chip Timing - provisonal results uploaded post-race.
Well stocked check points and well marked / marshalled run-routes.
Professional photography done by Gareth Parker Photography, photo's available to purchase for £10.00 each.
KLP Medical Supplies Ltd. Professional first aid support.
Runners World rated as one of the top 10 marathons in the U.K.
Description - Bewl 50km Ultra Marathon / Marathon, Half Marathon & 10km.
The ultra marathon, marathon, half and 10km for this race series are held in bi-annually and take place at the Bewl reservoir which is located at Lamberhurst, Kent in the heart of the Kent / Sussex countryside.The location for this series is set within 1000 acres of the picturesque Kent and Sussex countryside and these trail races follow the clockwise round the reservoir route at Bewl Water Country Park which is the largest lake in South East England.The routes are mainly off road and there are lovely views all around Bewl Water as you run through the forested areas and open countryside surrounding the lake.
Routes / Timings:
The Bewl Water routes for all four course distances vary, these run-routes all start and finish right beside the main Bewl Water Visitor Centre.
Bewl Water Ultra 50km / 31.25mile (8.30am start) – clockwise route is 2 x12.4 mile loops of Bewl followed by a final loop of 6.45miles (8.00hr time limit)
Bewl Water Marathon 26.2 mile (9.00am start) – is an out / back 1.4 mile loop, then a clockwise route 2 x12.4 mile loops of Bewl (7.15hrs time limit)
Bewl Water Half Marathon 13.1 mile (9.30am start) – is an out / back 0.7 mile loop, then a clockwise 1 x 12.4 mile loop of Bewl (6hrs time limit)
Bewl Water 10km (10.00am start) – this will be an out / back 6.25 mile run-route, the turnaround point will be well marshalled (2.5hrs time limit)
Awards / Race Support.
Lovely bespoke race medal.
Slate winners' awards for the top 3 Male / Female runners for all 4 race distances.
Sports Systems Professional Chip Timing - provisonal results uploaded post-race.
Well stocked check points and well marked / marshalled run-routes.
Professional photography done by Gareth Parker Photography, photo's available to purchase for £10.00 each.
KLP Medical Supplies Ltd. Professional first aid support.
Races
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Bewl Water Ultra 50km
Sat 13th June 2026 (08:30)
£66.01
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00
Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00
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Bewl Water Marathon
Sat 13th June 2026 (09:00)
£58.59
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00
Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00
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Bewl Water Half Marathon
Sat 13th June 2026 (09:30)
£47.97
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00
Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00
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Bewl Water 10km
Sat 13th June 2026 (10:00)
£37.36
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00
Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00
Booking for more than 1?
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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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