Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon & 10k December 2026

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Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon & 10k December 2026

Name: Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon & 10k December 2026
Start: 2026-12-05T09:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-12-05T12:45:00+00:00
Location: Carsington Water

Date

Saturday, 5 December 2026

Start Times

09:30HM
10:0010k

Location

Carsington Water

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Race Entry Summary

10K
£30(+ 5% booking fee)
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Half Marathon
£34(+ 5% booking fee)
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RunThrough Foundation Place
(No fundraising required)
£80(+ 5% booking fee)
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About This Event

Included in the entry

Unique themed medal

Free race photos

Chip-timed results

Post race goodies

Bag drop

Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k on Saturday 5th December 2026

Race Day Schedule

9:30HM
10:0010k

Join us for this Half Marathon & 10k event at the stunning Carsington Water on Saturday 5th December. You will run an undulating route on trail paths around Carsington Water and soak up the epic views of the surrounding countryside.

Start Times: Half Marathon: 9:30am, 10k: 10:00am

The Course

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.

You can download the GPX file for the 10k course HERE .

You can download the GPX file for the Half Marathon course HERE

With RunThrough, you can expect a lively event village and clear guidance from our on-course team. After your run, enjoy food, drink and free finish-line goodies from our partners.

You can add an official event t-shirt to your entry at checkout for more than 30% off. Produced in partnership with RT Kit, it features the event logo on the chest and is the perfect keepsake to celebrate your race. Offering the t-shirt as an optional extra helps us keep entry costs lower for runners who prefer not to include merchandise.

Once you enter, you’ll receive a confirmation email straight away, and full event information will be sent to you closer to race day.

We look forward to seeing you on the start line.

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!

Here at RunThrough we are always looking for like-minded people to join our community. We always value an extra pair of hands and would love for you to come along and help us! From managing stalls at the event village to handing out medals at the finish, our volunteers are a critical part of what make RunThrough events so special! If you fancy volunteering with us as a volunteer at his event or any of our other events please click HERE

The course will be marked with trail flags along with A5 arrows, our friendly marshals will also be on hand to guide and cheer you all the way to the finish. We cannot wait to welcome you to Carsington Water!

Event Location: Big Ln, Ashbourne DE6, UK

The Route

HM route

Distance: HM
Elev Gain: 200 m

10k route

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Event Information

The route offers an undulating trail path, with the half marathon featuring an out-and-back plus one full loop around the reservoir. The 10k is nearly one full loop.

During the race:

There will be marshals all around the course as well as distance signs and arrows. Please be aware that there will be spectators and members of the public using the paths.

Address

Carsington Water Visitor Centre, Big Ln, Upper Town, Ashbourne DE6 1ST, United Kingdom

Getting There

Address: Carsington Water, Big Ln, Upper Town, Ashbourne DE6 1ST

If using the app What3Words, use the words [///waistcoat.headache.quarrel](https://what3words.com/waistcoat.headache.quarrel) for the entrance to the main event village car park and ///ringside.mull.mailing for the exact car park location.

Use the words ///narrow.after.heaven for the 10k start.

Event village, half marathon registration & start line, finish for both races: Carsington Water, Big Ln, Upper Town, Ashbourne DE6 1ST

10k start & registration: Millfields Car Park, Ashbourne DE6 3JL

There is paid parking available at the venue. This is Number plate recognition and to be paid on exit.

Visitor Centre Car Park = £3 for two hours, £5 for the whole day.

Millfields Car Park= £2.50 for two hours, £4 for the whole day.

You can park at the 10k start or finish, please note, you will have to make your own way to the start, or back to your car after the race. Please note both races finish in the main Event Village, this is a 1.3mile /25minute walk from the 10k start location.

How to get there?

Parking

You can park at the 10k start or finish, please note, you will have to make your own way to the start, or back to your car after the race.

Please note both races finish in the main Event Village, this is a 1.3mile /25minute walk from the 10k start location.

Event Village Opens

08:00

Baggage

We will have a secure area where you can leave your baggage. We recommend you bring as little baggage as possible. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number, you simply tear it off and attach to your bag. To collect, all you have to do show you number to the baggage tent staff and they will help you find your baggage. Any baggage left at the 10k event village will be transported to the finish for you.

Toilets

We will be using toilets located behind the visitor centre.

There is also a toilet block located in Millfields Car Park at the 10k start.

Refreshments

There will be water provided at the 5k point of the 10k race, and at miles 3, 6 and 9 on the half marathon. There will also be water available at the finish along with your post race goodies and medal.

Water & Refreshments

There will be water provided every 5km along the route, there will also be water at the finis along with goodies & your well earned medal!

Race Pack Posting

Race packs aren't posted for this race: everyone collects theirs at registration on the day.

Race Pack Collection

HM - 8:00-9:00

10K - 8:30-9:30

Warm-Up & Race Start

There will be a group warm-up 15 minutes prior to the start of each race. From here, we will call out estimated finish times to get all runners lined up and ready to run.

Your finisher medal