Carsington Festival of Running
From Nice Work
Event summary
Participants will have the opportunity to race along a stunning, traffic-free lakeside trail that showcases the breathtaking views of Carsington Water and the surrounding peaks. The multi-terrain course features delightful undulations, offering a mix of challenging inclines and joyful downhill sections, all topped off with the thrill of glorious mud if the weather permits! With bespoke medals for all finishers and trophies for the top three male and female participants in each distance, this event promises to be a memorable day for everyone. Don't miss your chance to be part of this magical celebration of running organized by the exceptional team behind the renowned Tissington Trail Half Marathon. Sign up today and prepare for an unforgettable adventure!
Carsington Festival of Running
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Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago
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Races
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Carsington Water Marathon
Entries closed09:00
£44.71
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Carsington Water Junior Race
Entries closed09:10
£6.65
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Carsington Water Half Marathon
Entries closed09:30
£29.87
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Carsington Water 10k
Entries closed09:45
£23.52
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Carsington Water 5k
Entries closed09:45
£21.40
Organiser's description
The inaugural Carsington Festival of Running promises to deliver a slice of racing heaven!
Be enthralled! Be inspired! It's time to run!
This is a Nice Work race.
This means that this is an original Nice Work race, fully hosted and organised by us.
Event Overview:
This magical festival of running is a new race offering at Carsington Water with something for everyone. Choose from a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k or 5k distance and enjoy an opportunity to race a traffic-free, lakeside trail with superb views across the water and surrounding peaks at Carsington. It's stunningly beautiful and not to be missed!
The race is brought to you by the same team that crafts and delivers the Tissington Trail Half Marathon, which regularly features in lists of leading UK trail races. So, prepare to be spellbound by every step of this incredible racing gem.
Course Details:
The course is an undulating, muli-terrain route with a few inclines and some super downhill sections. You can expect mostly hard track and, if the weather has been particularly wet in the days leading up to race day, then you can expect mud! Glorious mud! - It all adds to the fun!
Whilst the course has been measured using GPS, it cannot carry a certificate of course accuracy due to its multiterrain nature.
But, it's still a corker of a race!
The half marathon is a complete lap of Carsington Water plus an out and back section.
The marathon is three circuits of Carsington Water plus an additional out and back section.
Meanwhile, 10k & 5k runners will complete an out and back course only.
Route Map:
You can view the route maps below. You'll be able to download the route in different formats including GPX.
Marathon
Half Marathon
10K
5K
Available Races/Distances:
Marathon / Half Marathon / 10k / 5k / Junior Race
Prizes:
Bespoke medal for all finishers
Trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd male and female (in all distances)
Certificates and £5 Nice Work vouchers for leading age category winners (Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k only)
On-the-day Entry Fees (subject to availability):
Marathon: £45.00
Half Marathon: £35.00
10k: £25.00
5k: £25.00
Event information will be sent to all registered entrants prior to race-day.
Location
Carsington Water, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1ST
3954+HH Ashbourne, UK
Carsington Festival of Running
Nice Work
Nice Work was established in 1989, then a small family business started with organising the Beckley 10k. The organisation grew with the popularity of running events to the company it is today. Based in Rye, East Sussex we deliver over 200 events year, attracting more than 50,000 entries. We are experts in Race Management. We understand consumer needs and use this information to develop, optimise and enhance the race experience. We are known for our friendly events and creating an inclusive environment for participants of all backgrounds and abilities. We cheer on those crossing the finishing mats at the end of the race as loudly as the lead athletes. Events Of All Sizes And Abilities... We offer everything from small community events to large scale events many in partnership.
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