Solway Coast Marathon
- Date Sun 21st July 2019
- Location Kirkbride, Cumbria
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Solway Coast Marathon on Sunday, July 21st, 2019, in the picturesque setting of Wigton, Cumbria! This incredible marathon is renowned for being one of the flattest courses in the UK, making it the perfect opportunity for runners aiming for a personal best. The event kicks off at The White Heather Hotel in Kirkbride and features a scenic 5-mile loop through charming villages, providing plenty of opportunities for friends and family to cheer you on.
As you race along quiet country roads, you'll enjoy breathtaking views of the Solway Coast, passing through delightful spots like Glasson, Port Carlisle, and Bowness on Solway. With a course that winds back through Newton Arlosh, this marathon promises an unforgettable experience for runners of all levels. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this vibrant community event and make memories that will last a lifetime!
As you race along quiet country roads, you'll enjoy breathtaking views of the Solway Coast, passing through delightful spots like Glasson, Port Carlisle, and Bowness on Solway. With a course that winds back through Newton Arlosh, this marathon promises an unforgettable experience for runners of all levels. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this vibrant community event and make memories that will last a lifetime!
Organiser's Description
The route starts and finishes at The White Heather Hotel in Kirkbride, Cumbria, and is best described as one of the flattest marathon courses in the UK - a must for anyone looking for a PB. Quiet country roads take you on a 5 mile loop through Kirkbride and Newton Arlosh and back past the start, where family and friends can cheer you on. The course then heads back out through Kirkbride and on to the Solway Coast, taking in Glasson, Port Carlisle, Bowness on Solway, Cardurnock, Anthorn, Longcroft and back to Newton Arlosh and on to the finish.
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Flat, cheap, friendly, low key, exposed to wind. 2019 was their inaugural event. I'd say it was a big success. Not perfect, but pretty close.
Good:
* inexpensive inc. free parking
* great marshalling esp. on the aid stations where they shouted asking what you wanted as you approached
* flat - 3 railway bridge crossings and similar bumps, nothing long or more than 3% up
* loads of nibbles at the end, eg bakewell tarts, viennese whirls, caramel shortbread, cheese thins, cookies, jelly babies, mint humbugs
Could do better:
* disorganised making the boys know there was more than just one disabled loo to use - we raised it and it got addressed, but someone could have pro-actively sorted it out sooner
* aid stations only had water, coke and isotonic drink. No food/gels (but this helps keep the cost down)
* the food selection at the end had no salty stuff, often sought after once finished. eg salt and vinegar crisps, maybe peanuts?
Location
White Heather Hotel, Kirkbride, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 5HW
Solway Coast Marathon
