From the organizer

Organizer's website

This half marathon & 10k race takes place around the undulating, traffic-free trails surrounding Carsington Water Reservoir. The route offers stunning views of the Lake and surrounding Peak District countryside and both races are ideal as part of a Spring marathon training schedule.

Carsington Water is also an ideal family location and perfect for a weekend day out.

The race is brought to you by the same team that manages the Tissington Trail Half Marathon - which regularly features in the Runner's World top 10 UK trail races.

Reviews (64)

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Rosemary W 1 review
Did the event in 2019
The Organisers of this race are great I have done it two years running and as a older runner the encouragement I get given helps me to carry on running I have found that all the races they put on I get given the same encouragement and feel part of the running community
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David T
Did the event in 2019
Amazing venue, with fab views to help you through those tough moments in your run - will be a permanent feature on my race calendar.
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Mark P
Did the event in 2019
Very challenging Half Marathan isolated in places with emergency access difficult. Wouldnt have picked up on this had it not been for a fellow runner collapsing? I stayed with him for a while until his friends arrived. Personally if that had been me or a friend I would be frightened how long it took to get medical attention.
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Jarrod G
Did the event in 2019
A mate of mine ran this in 2018 and said, and I quote, 'you'd smash that race'. He described it as undulating. My club, RRR, normally does s half marathon at this point in February, however the ones we usually opt for clashed with the final XC race of the year. I remembered my mate telling me about carsington around February and suggested it to the committee. They approved, we then got a coach full of us to come down. I loved the course, I like undulation, flat is dull. There were marshals at the necessary key points and all the staff were very friendly. For the price of the race I wasn't expecting much for winning, bit a lovely trophy was presented to me, as well as another trophy for coming in the winning team. In fact I think our club won most of the trophies! I hope the committee keeps it in our calender for next year.
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Richard H
Did the event in 2019
Great course with some steep hills on the back side, well organised, plenty of parking, nice bling!!
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Angie C
Did the event in 2019
Fab place to run a half marathon!
Weather was a little chilly but that helped me get around. Plenty of Marshall’s and pit stops to keep me on track. Good range of hills too with great scenery to inspire you. Give it a go!
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Janice S
Did the event in 2018
A well organised, picturesque half marathon. Well marked course around Carsington Water taking in undulations and stunning views. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Carol A
Did the event in 2019
Did the very first Half Marathon at Carsington and loved it. The scenery and organisation make it a very good race.
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Michelle w
Did the Half Marathon in 2019
Great race in beautiful location. Not a pb course but not an issue as scenery is so nice and the undulating course adds variety. Would recommend to others.
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Lea A
Did the event in 2019
This is a very popular race so I had high expectations, but was very disappointed. The course was uninspiring (just a boring out and back), only 1 drink station and no goodies at the end - not even a banana. I felt it lacked a lot. I wouldn't pay the price to do it again. The one good thing was the lovely supportive team of marshalls - I can't fault them at all, they were great!