Bewl Water
From HermesRunning
- Date Sat 24th September 2022
- Location Tunbridge Wells, Lamberhurst
- Price £31.94 - £58.38
- Races 4 races
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Bewl Water event, organized by HermesRunning, taking place on Saturday, September 24th, 2022. Set against the stunning backdrop of Tunbridge Wells in Lamberhurst, East Sussex, this scenic run offers participants a unique opportunity to experience the beautiful surroundings of Bewl Water.
Runners can choose from a variety of distances, navigating a picturesque route that winds around the reservoir. Enjoy a blend of undulating rural trails and peaceful country lanes, all while soaking in breathtaking views of the lake. Rated as one of the top 10 marathons in the U.K. by Runners World, the Bewl Water event promises an unforgettable experience for runners of all levels. Don’t miss out on this chance to embrace nature while pushing your limits!
Runners can choose from a variety of distances, navigating a picturesque route that winds around the reservoir. Enjoy a blend of undulating rural trails and peaceful country lanes, all while soaking in breathtaking views of the lake. Rated as one of the top 10 marathons in the U.K. by Runners World, the Bewl Water event promises an unforgettable experience for runners of all levels. Don’t miss out on this chance to embrace nature while pushing your limits!
Bewl Water
Sat 24th September 2022
Organiser's Description
A scenic late spring 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.
Runners World rated as one of the top 10 marathons in the U.K.
Races
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Bewl Water Ultra (37.5 Miles)
Sat 24th September 2022 (08:30)
£58.38
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Ascociation of running clubs save £2.00
Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00
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Bewl Water Marathon
Sat 24th September 2022 (09:00)
£53.10
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Ascociation of running clubs save £2.00
Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00
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Bewl Water Half Marathon
Sat 24th September 2022 (09:30)
£42.52
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Ascociation of running clubs save £2.00
Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00
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Bewl Water 10km
Sat 24th September 2022 (10:00)
£31.94
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Ascociation of running clubs save £2.00
Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00
CLOSED
Reviews
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5 reviews
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.
Bewl Water
