Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon & 10k
From RunThrough Events
- Date Sat 4th December 2027
- Time 09:30
- Location Ashbourne, Derbyshire
- Price £29.00 - £33.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10km, Half Marathon
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Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon & 10k, organized by RunThrough Events! This fantastic event will take place on Saturday, 4th December 2027, in the stunning Ashbourne, Derbyshire. Runners of all abilities are invited to embrace the crisp winter air as they tackle the scenic and undulating trail route around the beautiful Carsington Water reservoir. Participants can choose between the challenging Half Marathon or the more accessible 10k, both offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.
This end-of-year challenge promises not only a rewarding experience but also an opportunity to enjoy the tranquility of winter running. With well-marked courses, friendly marshals cheering you on, and a lively event village offering delicious food and drink options, you’ll have everything you need for a memorable day. Plus, all runners will receive free goodies at the finish line to celebrate their achievements! Join us at the Carsington Water Trail event for a day filled with fun, fitness, and fantastic scenery—mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable running adventure!
This end-of-year challenge promises not only a rewarding experience but also an opportunity to enjoy the tranquility of winter running. With well-marked courses, friendly marshals cheering you on, and a lively event village offering delicious food and drink options, you’ll have everything you need for a memorable day. Plus, all runners will receive free goodies at the finish line to celebrate their achievements! Join us at the Carsington Water Trail event for a day filled with fun, fitness, and fantastic scenery—mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable running adventure!
Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon & 10k
Sat 4th December 2027
Organiser's Description
Join us for the Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon & 10k on Saturday 4th December 2027!
Round off the year with a scenic winter run at Carsington Water, taking on an undulating trail route around the reservoir with epic views of the surrounding Derbyshire countryside. The December setting brings crisp air, peaceful waterside paths, and a rewarding end-of-year challenge for runners choosing either the Half Marathon or 10k. With beautiful open views and a calm winter atmosphere, this is a memorable way to finish your running calendar.
All routes will be marked using trail flags and tags, along with A5 arrows and signage. Our friendly marshals will also be on hand to guide you at major junctions and cheer you all the way to the finish. However, please note with all trail races, routes can be disrupted by many things: the weather, disgruntled walkers and wildlife, to name a few! To keep you safe, we provide the GPX for your race route so you can check you're on track throughout the race and course correct/self-navigate if necessary. With RunThrough you can expect a friendly team of marshals to help guide you round the course and cheer you on to the finish, a lively and well-serviced event village with plenty of food and drink options including free goodies from our partners at the finish line after your hard effort.
Round off the year with a scenic winter run at Carsington Water, taking on an undulating trail route around the reservoir with epic views of the surrounding Derbyshire countryside. The December setting brings crisp air, peaceful waterside paths, and a rewarding end-of-year challenge for runners choosing either the Half Marathon or 10k. With beautiful open views and a calm winter atmosphere, this is a memorable way to finish your running calendar.
All routes will be marked using trail flags and tags, along with A5 arrows and signage. Our friendly marshals will also be on hand to guide you at major junctions and cheer you all the way to the finish. However, please note with all trail races, routes can be disrupted by many things: the weather, disgruntled walkers and wildlife, to name a few! To keep you safe, we provide the GPX for your race route so you can check you're on track throughout the race and course correct/self-navigate if necessary. With RunThrough you can expect a friendly team of marshals to help guide you round the course and cheer you on to the finish, a lively and well-serviced event village with plenty of food and drink options including free goodies from our partners at the finish line after your hard effort.
Races
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10k
Sat 4th December 2027 (10:00)
£29.00
Booking for more than 1? -
Half Marathon
Sat 4th December 2027 (09:30)
£33.00
Booking for more than 1?
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17 reviews
Really well organised event, marshals, for the most part, were enthusiastic, the crowd near the event arena were super supportive which was lovely. The 1/2 mara course is about a 4.5km out and back first then a full loop around the lake. It was a scorching hot day but a really enjoyable race nonetheless, met some lovely people on the course (which was very hilly in some places but not unmanageable), I was paced by some people and I helped pace others so it was a really nice atmosphere to be a part of. I'd defo recommend this race to others even if you only give the 10k a try, the medal is in a wooden cut out style and it's a really scenic route and there's a cafe and proper toilets available to use too! Win win really! :)
Good atmosphere. Good, classy. P.A. ( some are too loud and unnecessary).
Plenty of water stops. A Gel stop , nice touch and a much needed water spray! :) Parking not bad. £4.50 i think.
Great scenery. Trail run. Hilly.
Only downside, no distance reminders.
An easy addition.
Great day.
Had a lovely morning running the Half Marathon. It was well organised and the marshals were friendly.
The route itself was a bit tough in some places but enjoyable.
Good sized carpark to park up which you pay on exit.
I would of given 5 stars if the Coffee vendor hadn't gone by the time I finished the run, I was really looking forward to a coffee at the end.
Great, challenging run. Lots of "undulations"😆
It was a hot day and the organisers added a water station at 7k but the problem for me is that the first was at 5k ish. Several runners commented that another water station was needed much earlier for hydration. This was the first run I'd done in the Uk. Having done most of my running in hotter climates they usually have the first water station at 3k.
It's a beautiful route with varied terrain and scenery (no huge hills, which I like). The race was well organised with plenty of staff/marshals on hand. I liked how they handled the heatwave by moving it earlier and I was grateful for the gel sachets at the water stations. The atmosphere was fantastic and everyone was very positive and supportive. I would do this one again, just not in such crazy heat! Thanks everyone for organising.
Raymond
·a year ago
This is and was a fantastic race. It was well-organized and staffed by enthusiastic, helpful, and cheery volunteers. Who marshalled the course and water points with a smile, words of encouragement, and always good banter.
BUT, beware. This is not an easy course. It can be testing in parts and soul-destroying in the wrong weather conditions. You should also be aware that if you are a slower runner (me, I was close to 3 hours for this course), then the tiny starter village will be being dismantled, the finish line is still there, as well as the encouraging finishing commentary, and there is also still loads of people visiting the site to shout encouragement and finished runners with support, but if you weren't aware you could feel like they are tapping a foot waiting for you to finish. Having said that, I understand their time restraints as the visitors centre is still open to the public, and there are a lot of car park spaces being taken up by the race, so don't bite the hand that feeds. The main question is whether I would do this again...YES
Jennifer
·a year ago
Very well organised and great location. All round good vibes
Location
Big Lane, Ashbourne, DE6 1, United Kingdom
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