Run Cumbria Solway Marathon / Half 2026
From Run Nation
- Date Sun 7th June 2026
- Time 09:30
- Location Carlisle, Cumbria
- Price £29.00 - £34.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Run Cumbria Solway Marathon and Half on Sunday, June 7th, 2026! Hosted by Run Nation, this exciting event takes place in the picturesque setting of Carlisle, Cumbria. Participants will have the opportunity to choose between the full marathon or the half marathon, both featuring flat and fast routes that meander through the stunning rural roads of North West Cumbria.
Starting and finishing in the charming village of Anthorn, runners will enjoy scenic loops that take them through Bowness-on-Solway and along the beautiful coastal roads. With official chip timing provided by Timing4Sport, every participant can track their performance, and all finishers will be rewarded with a bespoke medal to commemorate their achievement. The course is certified as a road marathon and officially measured, making it a fantastic choice for those looking to achieve personal bests or qualify for prestigious events like the London and Boston Marathons. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience the beauty of Cumbria while challenging yourself on race day!
Starting and finishing in the charming village of Anthorn, runners will enjoy scenic loops that take them through Bowness-on-Solway and along the beautiful coastal roads. With official chip timing provided by Timing4Sport, every participant can track their performance, and all finishers will be rewarded with a bespoke medal to commemorate their achievement. The course is certified as a road marathon and officially measured, making it a fantastic choice for those looking to achieve personal bests or qualify for prestigious events like the London and Boston Marathons. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience the beauty of Cumbria while challenging yourself on race day!
Run Cumbria Solway Marathon / Half 2026
Sun 7th June 2026
Organiser's Description
The Solway Half Marathon/Marathon is a flat and fast route on the scenic rural roads of North West Cumbria.
The race will start and finish in Anthorn, doing one or two loops using country lanes through Bowness-on-Solway, and returning to Anthorn via the coastal roads.
The race will feature chip timing by Timing4Sport, with all finishers receiving a bespoke medal.
The course is certified as a road Marathon and the course officially measured
This means the time is recognised by Run Britain Marathon Rankings and can be used a a good for age qualification for marathons such as London/Boston etc
The race will start and finish in Anthorn, doing one or two loops using country lanes through Bowness-on-Solway, and returning to Anthorn via the coastal roads.
The race will feature chip timing by Timing4Sport, with all finishers receiving a bespoke medal.
The course is certified as a road Marathon and the course officially measured
This means the time is recognised by Run Britain Marathon Rankings and can be used a a good for age qualification for marathons such as London/Boston etc
Races
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Marathon
Min 17 Yrs
Sun 7th June 2026 (09:00)
£34.00
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Booking for more than 1? -
Half Marathon
Min 17 Yrs
Sun 7th June 2026 (09:30)
£29.00
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Booking for more than 1?
Reviews
Bryan
·3 months ago
Set in Solway which is in a very remote part of Cumbria. The race starts in Anthorn and moves around the area of Solway in a anticlockwise direction all on the roads. Very little traffic past on the route and it was well marshalled with drink stations.
A great small race which I would do again, just hopefully it isn't as windy from mile 6-11
Mark
·2 years ago
Run was cancelled with 4 days to go due to ‘logistical reasons’, and haven’t heard a peep from them since. Communication is always welcome and looks like it’s sadly lacking here.
Dear Mark,
Thanks for your feedback, we realise the communication that was received leading up to the event was only to cancel the race and ideally we would have liked to have made sure this was communicated earlier.
Our focus is now on making sure next years races goes ahead at the start of June 2024.
We hope to see you there.
Run Cumbria Solway Marathon / Half 2026
