Run Dorney Lake - December
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From Dorney Lake Events
4.4 ·
32 reviews
Saturday 12th December 2026
09:10
Windsor
£29.68–£36.04 · 3 races
5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating Run Dorney Lake Half Marathon, 10k & 5k, taking place on Saturday, December 12th, 2026! Organized by Dorney Lake Events, this fantastic event will be held at the stunning Dorney Lake in Windsor, Berkshire, the iconic site of the London 2012 Olympic rowing events. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting your fitness journey, this event offers something for everyone with distances of 5k, 10k, and a challenging Half Marathon.
The flat, chip-timed course is perfect for achieving personal bests, making it an ideal day for competitive runners and fun-seekers alike. Starting at 9:10 am, participants will enjoy a scenic route that showcases the beauty of the lake and its surroundings. With an elevation of just 27m for the Half Marathon and 15m for the 10k, runners can look forward to a smooth and enjoyable experience. So mark your calendars for this exciting day of fitness and community spirit at Dorney Lake—it's an event you won't want to miss!
The flat, chip-timed course is perfect for achieving personal bests, making it an ideal day for competitive runners and fun-seekers alike. Starting at 9:10 am, participants will enjoy a scenic route that showcases the beauty of the lake and its surroundings. With an elevation of just 27m for the Half Marathon and 15m for the 10k, runners can look forward to a smooth and enjoyable experience. So mark your calendars for this exciting day of fitness and community spirit at Dorney Lake—it's an event you won't want to miss!
Run Dorney Lake - December
Races
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Sold Out 10k
Entries closed£31.80
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Sold Out 5k
Entries closed£29.68
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SOLD OUT Half Marathon
Entries closed£36.04
Event information
Unique Themed Medal
Free Race Photos
Chip-timed results
Post Race Goodies
Free Race Photos
Chip-timed results
Post Race Goodies
Dorney Lake, Off Court Lane, Windsor, Berks, SL4 6QR
Free parking is available at Dorney Lake and will be signposted as you enter the venue. Please bear in mind there could be up to a 20-minute walk to registration depending upon which car park you find yourself in so we advise you to leave plenty of time for arrival.
Nearest Train stations: Slough and Windsor & Eton Riverside
Nearest Train stations: Slough and Windsor & Eton Riverside
Toilets
There will be toilets a short distance from the transition area.
Baggage
There will be an informal baggage drop area for you to leave any belongings within the transition area.
Results
Event Chip Timing will record your times. Results will be live at www.eventchiptiming.co.uk throughout and after the race.
There will be toilets a short distance from the transition area.
Baggage
There will be an informal baggage drop area for you to leave any belongings within the transition area.
Results
Event Chip Timing will record your times. Results will be live at www.eventchiptiming.co.uk throughout and after the race.
Event video
Organiser's description
SOLD OUT - Our next event will be JANUARY 17th
Join us for a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon distance at the home of London 2012′s Olympic rowing events.
Dorney Lake is situated near the village of Dorney in Buckinghamshire, is a purpose-built rowing lake with grounds that are a perfect backdrop to running as well as rowing. The flat course is ideal for a chip-timed personal best over the 5k or 10k or Half Marathon distance.
Booking Fees will be applied at checkout.
Race Distance & Start Times
09:10 am - All Distances
Half Marathon
Elevation - 27m | Laps - 4 + U-turn each lap | Terrain - Road
10k
Elevation - 15m | Laps - 2 | Terrain - Road
5k
Elevation - 8m | Lap - 1 | Terrain - Road
Join us for a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon distance at the home of London 2012′s Olympic rowing events.
Dorney Lake is situated near the village of Dorney in Buckinghamshire, is a purpose-built rowing lake with grounds that are a perfect backdrop to running as well as rowing. The flat course is ideal for a chip-timed personal best over the 5k or 10k or Half Marathon distance.
Booking Fees will be applied at checkout.
Race Distance & Start Times
09:10 am - All Distances
Half Marathon
Elevation - 27m | Laps - 4 + U-turn each lap | Terrain - Road
10k
Elevation - 15m | Laps - 2 | Terrain - Road
5k
Elevation - 8m | Lap - 1 | Terrain - Road
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Allison Dixon
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Took part in the 2026 edition · 5 days ago
Very well organised. Good course for beginners like myself
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Alena Waites
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Took part in the 2026 edition · 3 months ago
My 3th race here, always well organised. Love the place. Thank you all of you for such a hard work.!!!
EB
Emily Bishton
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Took part in the 2024 edition · 9 months ago
Well organised and nice location. Doing laps wasn’t that fun but that’s just personal preference and I knew I would have to do laps beforehand.
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Paul BREWSTER
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Took part in the 2026 edition · 9 months ago
All excellent… course, location, parking, information, staff…. The flat course runs on wide tarmac paths by the rowing lake. I was delighted with the time I achieved. Great support from staff before during and after the event.
OM
Olaus McLeod
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Took part in the 2026 edition · 9 months ago
Fantastic flat course - perfect for PBs! Beautiful, iconic setting. Brilliantly organised from pre-start to post-finish. Recommended!
SH
Sarah Hubbard
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Took part in the 2025 edition · 11 months ago
Straight forward information, easy parking, easy registration and knowing what was happening. Highly recommend. Nice flat run
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Jean NEVIN
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Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago
I ran the 10k yesterday 27th of September 2026 and I had a great day. It us very well organised and the staff are very friendly. The parking is good and there is a great sporting atmosphere
Definetly will go again
Definetly will go again
JP
Jack Patterson
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Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago
Excellent venue. Friendly and helpful staff. Great facilities. Will definitely be coming back again. The course is easy to navigate, and flat which makes it ideal for chasing a PB.
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Richard File
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Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago
Friendly, well organised meeting (Duathlons and straight running races). All good. Flat, a bit featureless. 10k was the most chosen event with almost 200 entries. The 5k and Half Marathon also popular.
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Lee Quinlan
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 2 years ago
This was my first ever race (half marathon) so nothing else to compare it to. The facilities were good: parking, toilets and route markers etc. Staff/marshals were friendly and encouraging. It was the same medal for all the races though, which had a festive, somewhat childish design.
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Vernon Thomas
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
Arrived in good time and found parking close to start.
Friendly and efficient registration.
Clear instructions and a fast and flat we’ll signed and marshalled route.
I’ll be back.
Friendly and efficient registration.
Clear instructions and a fast and flat we’ll signed and marshalled route.
I’ll be back.
MP
Matthew Penny
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
Route was a bit boring, but it was doable and the medal was cool for completing the race
PS
Paul Saunders
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
A well run event
JB
Jack Brooks
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
Simple enough to register, bit of a walk down to the start. Route itself was quite boring, essentially 4 laps up and down. Would have been better to run round the lake. Water stations at each end. No T-Shirt at the end as advertised and all
Medals were the same.
Medals were the same.
JB
James Brown
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
Arrived an hour before the start but the parking was full, cars were dumped all over the place including down the route. The start seemed pretty chaotic as there wasn’t really any clear direction. The run itself was fine, route was nice and flat. I probably won’t go back
MB
Miriam Berry
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
Miserable start to the race, was made to park a 30 minute walk from the event village, then had to queue 20 mins for the toilet, just barely made it to the start in time.
Once the race got going it was fine, if boring. The view is of an artificial rectangular lake, not surrounded by trees or anything to look at. Will not be running there again.
Once the race got going it was fine, if boring. The view is of an artificial rectangular lake, not surrounded by trees or anything to look at. Will not be running there again.
JM
Jessica Miller
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
Great course for a first timer, I did the half marathon and had a great time. The staff are great at encouraging you and everyone is so nice. I did find it a bit frantic at the start as so many events going on at once and up to 600 people plus guests there. The parking seemed to hold everyone up and a lot of people ended up starting later than the time slot. The staff were friendly and accommodated this which was nice as I was getting anxious that I was running late. Toilet queue is huge so get there in good time, bag drop is quick so do not worry about this. Enjoy the running, it's a great course!
CF
Connie Francis
Reviewing the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
Good flat course, would highly recommend for a first timer. The weather was windy and rainy but the staff and runners were unaffected. Directions were clear, there was a good range of runners and everyone was friendly. Good atmosphere, would do it again!
HD
Hollie Dean
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Took part in the 2022 edition · 4 years ago
The course itself was nice - it's flat and open so you can catch a slight breeze. Just be sure to check your start times - my booking for the 10k said 9:30am but when I got there, it didn't actually start until 11am so there was a lot of hanging around for me!
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Keith Mayes
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Took part in the 2022 edition · 4 years ago
Flat circuit for a swift run. Organisation was fine, but very busy at the start as so many events on at the same time; 5k/10/half/duathalon/triathalon/sprint triathalon. The 10k did not go around the lake, but was loops on one side; I guess because of cycling on the other side.
Shame no event T-Shirt included in package.
Shame no event T-Shirt included in package.
Location
Dorney Lake, Court Lane, off Lake End Road, Windsor SL4 6FJ
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