Bewl Water 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon & Ultra 50km Race Series - September

Name: Bewl Water 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon & Ultra 50km Race Series - September
Start: 2026-09-11T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-09-11T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Bewl Water, Bewl Water, Bewlbridge Ln, Wadhurst TN3 8JH, UK
Rating: 4.3

Sat, Sep 12, 2026

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Bewl Water 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon & Ultra 50km Race Series - September

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£35 - £62

About

Experience the stunning scenery of Bewl Water reservoir at this fantastic late spring event. With a variety of distances, from a 10k to an ultra marathon, this event offers something for experienced and novice runners alike. Come to claim your bespoke finisher's medal and top finisher's prize.

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Sat, Sep 12, 2026

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Wadhurst, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location

Bewl Water, Bewl Water, Bewlbridge Ln, Wadhurst TN3 8JH, UK

Start times

Saturday, Sep 12, 2026

Marathon: 9:00 AMHalf Marathon: 9:30 AM10k: 10:00 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Bewl Water 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon & Ultra 50km Race Series - September

Ultra

3 Loops

£62

Marathon

26.2mi

2 Loops

£55

Half Marathon

13.1mi

£45

10k

10km

£35

Route information

Finish your spring racing season with this route which takes participants through the stunning scenery of the Kent and Sussex countryside. Beginning at the Bewl Water Visitor Centre, the course follows the path clockwise around Bewl Water, the largest open water body in the South East, journeying along forest trails and peaceful country lanes and treating runners to fantastic views of the surrounding countryside. The route has some undulating sections, but it is mostly flat.

The Bewl Water routes for all four course distances vary, these run-routes all start and finish right beside the main Bewl Water Visitor Centre.

Bewl Water Ultra 50km / 31.25mile (8.30am start) – clockwise route is 2 x12.4 mile loops of Bewl followed by a final loop of 6.45miles (8.00hr time limit)
Bewl Water Marathon 26.2 mile (9.00am start) – is an out / back 1.4 mile loop, then a clockwise route 2 x12.4 mile loops of Bewl (7.15hrs time limit)
Bewl Water Half Marathon 13.1 mile (9.30am start) – is an out / back 0.7 mile loop, then a clockwise 1 x 12.4 mile loop of Bewl (6hrs time limit)
Bewl Water 10km (10.00am start) – this will be an out / back 6.25 mile run-route, the turnaround point will be well marshalled (2.5hrs time limit)

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What's included

Bespoke finisher's medal
Prizes for the top finishers across all distances
Professional chip-timed results
Well-stocked aid stations and checkpoints
Fully marked and marshalled route
Photographs (extra fee)
Professional massage (extra fee)
First Aid

How to get there

Bewl Water, Bewl Water, Bewlbridge Ln, Wadhurst TN3 8JH, UK

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By Car

Bewl Water lies just off the A21, between Lamberhurst and Flimwell.

Parking

All runners will need to pay for car parking at Bewl Water on race day.

By Public Transport

The nearest train station is located at Wadhurst, which is a 15-minute drive from Bewl Water.

Hotels and Accommodation

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Event day logistics

08:30 50K Ultra starts

09:00 Marathon starts

09:30 Half Marathon starts

10:00 10k starts

We will also have a mandatory 10 min health & safety race briefing that will commence before each race distance is set off so please ensure you allow yourself enough time to get to the start right beside the Bewl Water Visitor Centre HQ, this will be clearly signposted.

Age Requirements

10k: entrants must be 15 years or older to participate
Half Marathon: entrants must be 17 years or older to participate
Marathon: entrants must be 18 years or older to participate
Ultra: entrants must be 20 years or older to participate

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Kit List

The recommended kit list is as follows:

Trail running shoes as the trail can get muddy
Hydration pack
Gels and food
Warm clothing as some of the route is exposed

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FAQs

Where will the start and finish be?

The ultra marathon 50km, marathon and half marathon and 10km will all start near the main car parking area which is close to the main Bewl Water Visitor HQ, Bewl Water, Bewlbridge Ln, Lamberhurst, Wadhurst, TN3 8JH. The start / ﬁnish for these 4 races and will be clearly marked with the Hermes Running start / finish blue feather ﬂags, and directional arrows indicating the starting area. Your chip time (net) will record the exact ﬁnish time, as all the timings will be based on net chip times Please take the time to read the individual route descriptions, all the course descriptions are very clearly described within my FAQ’s for all the run-routes.

Where will registration be and what time is it at?

Registration will only take place on the day at the Bewl Water Visitor Centre HQ, Bewl Water, Bewlbridge Ln, Lamberhurst, Wadhurst TN3 8JH. You will also be able to switch race distances on the day and race entries on race day will also be accepted. The ultra marathon 50km start time will be at 8.30am, marathon start time will be at 9.00am, the half marathon will start at 9.30am and the 10km will start at 10.00am. We will also have a mandatory 10 min health & safety race brieﬁngs that will commence before each race distance is set off so please ensure you allow yourself enough time to get to the start right beside the Bewl Water Visitor Centre HQ, this will be clearly signposted.