Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k / Carsington Water

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

If using the app What3Words, use the words ///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.


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Parking Area

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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.


Distances and Start Times

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Please click HERE to view the race information page for races coming up in the next 7 days, if there is a start time change it will be linked from the bottom of this page.


Half Marathon: 9:30 AM


10K: 10:00 AM



Kindly note that the information provided is subject to change. We recommend checking the guide to be sent closer to the event.


Common Venue Questions

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Terrain

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.


Wheelchair / Pram Friendly?

Unfortunately, it's not suitable for wheelchairs or prams due to the terrain.


Are Dogs Allowed?

Dogs are allowed, but please consider the terrain before bringing them along.


Bag drop?


There will be an informal bag drop within the event village for you to leave any belongings during the race. Please ensure your label is attached to your bag before dropping it off with our marshals.


Anything left within the bag drop is left at your own risk.


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