Grafham Water Trail Races
From Race Harborough
- Date Sun 10th October 2027
- Time 09:00
- Location Marlow Park, Grafham Water, Grafham, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. PE28 0BH.
- Price £28.87 - £34.17
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of trail running at the Grafham Water Trail Races, organized by Race Harborough! Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 10, 2027, as runners of all levels gather at Marlow Park, Grafham Water, in the beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside. Participants can choose between a scenic 10k and a challenging Half Marathon, both fully marked and marshaled, showcasing the breathtaking views of the reservoir and its surrounding trails.
Starting bright and early, the Half Marathon kicks off at 9:00 AM, followed by the 10k at 9:15 AM. This year's event promises to be even more exciting with the introduction of the Race Harborough Water Trail Race Series, where runners can participate in all three events across Pitsford, Rutland, and Grafham Water, competing for special trophies and a unique medal design. Whether you’re a seasoned trail runner or a newcomer, join us for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and the chance to support local charities like the Jubilee Foodbank. Don't miss out on this exhilarating experience, and be sure to follow Race Harborough for the latest updates!
Starting bright and early, the Half Marathon kicks off at 9:00 AM, followed by the 10k at 9:15 AM. This year's event promises to be even more exciting with the introduction of the Race Harborough Water Trail Race Series, where runners can participate in all three events across Pitsford, Rutland, and Grafham Water, competing for special trophies and a unique medal design. Whether you’re a seasoned trail runner or a newcomer, join us for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and the chance to support local charities like the Jubilee Foodbank. Don't miss out on this exhilarating experience, and be sure to follow Race Harborough for the latest updates!
Grafham Water Trail Races
Sun 10th October 2027
Organiser's Description
Fully marked & marshaled trail races over 10k and Half Marathon distances
10k and Half Marathon distances on the glorious trails and tracks surrounding Grafham Water.
Race information
Starting and finishing at Marlow Park, Grafham Water, the 10k race provides the perfect introduction to trail running whilst the half marathon provides a decent challenge for those looking to go further or build their experience of trail running.
The routes enjoy the best of the Cambridgeshire countryside as well as having some fantastic views of the reservoir.
Entries
Minimum age for entry on race day is 16 years old for the 10k and 17 years old for the half marathon.
The race cut off time is 4 hours for both races.
As the races use footpaths across farmland, running with dogs is not permitted.
Entries, and transfer of entries, will close 7-days before the event.
New for 2027!
Race Harborough Water Trail Race Series
Our Pitsford Water Trail Races have been a popular fixture since launching in 2024, and in 2026 we brought the same 10k and half marathon format to Grafham Water. In 2027, we’ll complete the series with the introduction of our third venue at Rutland Water!
Runners will have the chance to take on all three events as part of the series (and we’ve got an exciting medal design in the works!). There will also be a little extra to race for, with trophies awarded to the fastest male and female runners across all three events in both the 10k and half marathon distances. The winners will be presented with their trophies at the final event of the series in 2027.
The series consists of each of the 10k or half marathon races at:
– Pitsford Water Trail Races (Sunday, 7th March)
– Rutland Water Trail Races (Sunday, 11th July)
– Grafham Water Trail Races (Sunday, 10th October)
Start time/location
Race HQ, the start and finish, will be at Marlow Park, Grafham Water, Grafham, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. PE28 0BH.
Registration will be open from 07:00 for participants to collect their race numbers, timing chips and pre-ordered race t-shirts.
The half marathon will start at 09:00.
The 10k will start at 09:15.
The routes
Both routes will be fully marked with arrow signs.
10k: Download GPX (right click, save link as)
Half Marathon: Download GPX (right click, save link as)
Both routes leave Marlow Park, heading West in the direction of Easton, picking up the trails and sections of the Three Shires Way long distance bridleway. The 10k loops back round onto the outward bound track, whilst the half marathon route continues with a large lap of the reservoir.
No in-ear headphones will be allowed at this event. Headphones that work by conducting sound through bones and do not sit in the ears are allowed.
On-course support
As with all Race Harborough events, there will be professional first aid on hand at the start and finish with the ability to access runners on the course. Race Harborough volunteers will also be on-course to provide hydration at 3 water stations on the half marathon route (3.4, 5.7 and 10 miles) and 1 water station (5.1k) on the 10k route. Water will also be available at the finish.
Kit
Trail shoes are advisable, or shoes with some grip.
Mandatory items:
- Full charged mobile phone including the numbers of the Race Director and Race Medic (half marathon)
- Our races are cupless, so you will be required to bring your own cup
Whilst the above are the only mandatory items, you may also like to consider the following depending on the weather conditions on race day.
- Waterproof jacket
- Long sleeved base layer
- Hat and gloves
Prizes
There will be prizes for top 3 male and female finishers in both races, and all finishers will receive a specially commissioned race medal.
Supporters
The best place for your friends and families to support you is alongside the tracks at Grafham Water. Whilst the half marathon route does run through a number of local villages, these villages are small and have very little parking (other than that for the villagers themselves) so we would ask that any support is limited to the tracks alongside Grafham Water in order to maintain the support of the event from the local villages. You could always offer to volunteer and support all runners on route!
Free race photos!
As with all Race Harborough events – you don’t pay for your race pics! Free digital downloads of your race are available to download soon after the event finishes and we’ll announce their availability on our Facebook page.
Charity
For 2027, the main focus of our charity support will continue to be the Jubilee Foodbank, Market Harborough, and the Weston Favell Centre Foodbank, Northampton. Everyone who enters a Race Harborough event will be given the opportunity to make a donation to support these good causes and, we hope, our event community will rise to the challenge and help make a difference to those that need it most.
Latest updates
For the latest updates about this and other Race Harborough events, please Like & Follow the Race Harborough Facebook page.
Course Records
10k - Charlie Wyeth, 44:49 (2026) and Nadine Clemo, 52:46 (2026)
Half Marathon - Daniel Koch, 1:26:13 (2026) and Elizabeth Mckinlay, 1:33:28 (2026)
10k and Half Marathon distances on the glorious trails and tracks surrounding Grafham Water.
Race information
Starting and finishing at Marlow Park, Grafham Water, the 10k race provides the perfect introduction to trail running whilst the half marathon provides a decent challenge for those looking to go further or build their experience of trail running.
The routes enjoy the best of the Cambridgeshire countryside as well as having some fantastic views of the reservoir.
Entries
Minimum age for entry on race day is 16 years old for the 10k and 17 years old for the half marathon.
The race cut off time is 4 hours for both races.
As the races use footpaths across farmland, running with dogs is not permitted.
Entries, and transfer of entries, will close 7-days before the event.
New for 2027!
Race Harborough Water Trail Race Series
Our Pitsford Water Trail Races have been a popular fixture since launching in 2024, and in 2026 we brought the same 10k and half marathon format to Grafham Water. In 2027, we’ll complete the series with the introduction of our third venue at Rutland Water!
Runners will have the chance to take on all three events as part of the series (and we’ve got an exciting medal design in the works!). There will also be a little extra to race for, with trophies awarded to the fastest male and female runners across all three events in both the 10k and half marathon distances. The winners will be presented with their trophies at the final event of the series in 2027.
The series consists of each of the 10k or half marathon races at:
– Pitsford Water Trail Races (Sunday, 7th March)
– Rutland Water Trail Races (Sunday, 11th July)
– Grafham Water Trail Races (Sunday, 10th October)
Start time/location
Race HQ, the start and finish, will be at Marlow Park, Grafham Water, Grafham, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. PE28 0BH.
Registration will be open from 07:00 for participants to collect their race numbers, timing chips and pre-ordered race t-shirts.
The half marathon will start at 09:00.
The 10k will start at 09:15.
The routes
Both routes will be fully marked with arrow signs.
10k: Download GPX (right click, save link as)
Half Marathon: Download GPX (right click, save link as)
Both routes leave Marlow Park, heading West in the direction of Easton, picking up the trails and sections of the Three Shires Way long distance bridleway. The 10k loops back round onto the outward bound track, whilst the half marathon route continues with a large lap of the reservoir.
No in-ear headphones will be allowed at this event. Headphones that work by conducting sound through bones and do not sit in the ears are allowed.
On-course support
As with all Race Harborough events, there will be professional first aid on hand at the start and finish with the ability to access runners on the course. Race Harborough volunteers will also be on-course to provide hydration at 3 water stations on the half marathon route (3.4, 5.7 and 10 miles) and 1 water station (5.1k) on the 10k route. Water will also be available at the finish.
Kit
Trail shoes are advisable, or shoes with some grip.
Mandatory items:
- Full charged mobile phone including the numbers of the Race Director and Race Medic (half marathon)
- Our races are cupless, so you will be required to bring your own cup
Whilst the above are the only mandatory items, you may also like to consider the following depending on the weather conditions on race day.
- Waterproof jacket
- Long sleeved base layer
- Hat and gloves
Prizes
There will be prizes for top 3 male and female finishers in both races, and all finishers will receive a specially commissioned race medal.
Supporters
The best place for your friends and families to support you is alongside the tracks at Grafham Water. Whilst the half marathon route does run through a number of local villages, these villages are small and have very little parking (other than that for the villagers themselves) so we would ask that any support is limited to the tracks alongside Grafham Water in order to maintain the support of the event from the local villages. You could always offer to volunteer and support all runners on route!
Free race photos!
As with all Race Harborough events – you don’t pay for your race pics! Free digital downloads of your race are available to download soon after the event finishes and we’ll announce their availability on our Facebook page.
Charity
For 2027, the main focus of our charity support will continue to be the Jubilee Foodbank, Market Harborough, and the Weston Favell Centre Foodbank, Northampton. Everyone who enters a Race Harborough event will be given the opportunity to make a donation to support these good causes and, we hope, our event community will rise to the challenge and help make a difference to those that need it most.
Latest updates
For the latest updates about this and other Race Harborough events, please Like & Follow the Race Harborough Facebook page.
Course Records
10k - Charlie Wyeth, 44:49 (2026) and Nadine Clemo, 52:46 (2026)
Half Marathon - Daniel Koch, 1:26:13 (2026) and Elizabeth Mckinlay, 1:33:28 (2026)
Races
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Half Marathon 2027
Sun 10th October 2027 (09:00)
£34.17
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10k 2027
Sun 10th October 2027 (09:15)
£28.87
Booking for more than 1?
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