RunThrough Carsington Water 10k & Half Marathon
From RunThrough Events
- Date Sat 2nd December 2023
- Time 09:30
- Location Ashbourne, Derbyshire
- Price £26.00 - £130.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating RunThrough Carsington Water 10k & Half Marathon on Saturday, 2nd December 2023, in the picturesque setting of Ashbourne, Derbyshire! This fantastic event, organized by RunThrough Events, invites runners of all levels to experience the breathtaking beauty of Carsington Water as they tackle an undulating trail route surrounded by stunning countryside views.
Whether you choose to race the 10k starting at 10:00 am or challenge yourself with the half marathon at 9:30 am, you're in for an unforgettable day. Each kilometer is accurately marked, and a team of enthusiastic volunteers will be there to cheer you on every step of the way. Plus, your entry fee includes a bespoke themed medal, free event photographs, official chip-timed results, and delicious post-race goodies! Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit as we celebrate the joy of running together at Carsington Water!
Whether you choose to race the 10k starting at 10:00 am or challenge yourself with the half marathon at 9:30 am, you're in for an unforgettable day. Each kilometer is accurately marked, and a team of enthusiastic volunteers will be there to cheer you on every step of the way. Plus, your entry fee includes a bespoke themed medal, free event photographs, official chip-timed results, and delicious post-race goodies! Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit as we celebrate the joy of running together at Carsington Water!
RunThrough Carsington Water 10k & Half Marathon
Sat 2nd December 2023
Organiser's Description
CARSINGTON WATER HALF MARATHON & 10K – SATURDAY 2ND DECEMBER 2023
Join us for this Half Marathon & 10k event at the stunning Carsington Water on Saturday 2nd December 2023. You will run an undulating route on trail paths around Carsington Water and soak up the epic views of the surrounding countryside.
Each kilometre will be accurately marked out and we have plenty of helpers to encourage you on your way to the finish line. Included in your entry fee is a themed medal, water and post race goodies. Come and enjoy the day with us; we hope to see you there!
Start Times: Half Marathon: 9:30am, 10k: 10:00am
Your race entry includes:
FREE event Photographs
Official Chip Timed results
Post race goodies
Bespoke event themed medal!
Join us for this Half Marathon & 10k event at the stunning Carsington Water on Saturday 2nd December 2023. You will run an undulating route on trail paths around Carsington Water and soak up the epic views of the surrounding countryside.
Each kilometre will be accurately marked out and we have plenty of helpers to encourage you on your way to the finish line. Included in your entry fee is a themed medal, water and post race goodies. Come and enjoy the day with us; we hope to see you there!
Start Times: Half Marathon: 9:30am, 10k: 10:00am
Your race entry includes:
FREE event Photographs
Official Chip Timed results
Post race goodies
Bespoke event themed medal!
Course Details
This race consists of an undulating route on trail paths around Carsington Water. The half marathon route is and out and back followed by 1 full loop of the reservoir. The 10k is almost one full loop of the reservoir.
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13 reviews
Nicola
·17 days ago
Hi, I am doing this race next week when will I get my race details?
Nicola
·17 days ago
Well organised, easy to find and park. The course was a nice route few hill that got harder as route went on. Plenty of drink stations and supporters along the way. Enjoyed it.
This is a really enjoyable event. I completed the 10k. The event was well organised, you weren’t bombarded with emails after registration but you got all the information you needed in a timely manner. Staff and participants were friendly beforehand and there were more than adequate toilets. A coffee van that had oat and soya options as well as dairy along plant-based flapjacks was very much appreciated by this vegan.
I’ve run a number of 10ks over the past three years but I did struggle slightly - as someone more accustomed to level courses - with the frequent undulations of the Carsington Course. Nothing impossible or harmful, but it meant I was a few minutes slower completing the course than I anticipated. The ground is mainly gravel, but firm - I did it in road run footwear without ever feeling I’d slip - and it did give you the opportunity to get your head up and look at the enormous reservoir. The 10k course is about 3/4 of the circumference of the reservoir and as you near the end there is a good view across the water of the work you’ve done.
Very enjoyable and I hope to come back - and make a better fist of the climbs!
Wasn't sure if this was going to go ahead as a result of Storm Darragh but, when I asked, the team responded fast to reassure me it was. Luckily Carsington seemed to escape the weather so it was generally pleasant conditions, a tad of rain and some wind but nothing major. The run is indeed undulating as others have said- I initially rated 3 stars because I found the course really challenging, but then figured this isn't the organiser's fault, just my personal preference!
170m elevation gain over the 13 miles but a lot of this is around mile 8, so it can be a tough finish. Quiet during the race too, no spectators and I had runners about 60m in front and behind me, so if you like a buzzing atmosphere it's not the one for you.
However, Carsington is stunning so if you want more of a challenge on a stunning course with some space and quiet to hear yourself think, definitely go for it.
Male, 34, finished 2h16m.
Well organised, plenty of very convenient parking. The route is superb and nice to have a circular route. Good access to amenities and refreshments. The only issue for me is that as the weather was so cold the water from the half way drink station was frozen and I couldn’t get a drink. But I thoroughly enjoyed the event.
Doug
·a year ago
Great run and organisation but be prepared for the hills down the one side. It had rained a lot prior to the run and trail shoes would have been better than the road shoes I had on. Quite tough but great location and very enjoyable.
Stephanie
·2 years ago
Can’t fault the organisation or the volunteers that helped run the event. It was super friendly and a beautiful setting. The route itself is definitely testing, you no sooner finish a hill than you’re going up another one and there is next to no flat except for along the dam, at which pint you are battered by the wind. It’s not an easy route but an event well worth doing.
RunThrough Carsington Water 10k & Half Marathon
