Rutland Water Trail Races

Edith Weston, United Kingdom

Sunday, July 11, 2027

Choose your distance

Half Marathon

Distance

21.1km

Start Time

09:00

Cutoff

04:00

Terrain

Trail

Difficulty

Beginner

Overview

A half marathon on trails and tracks around Rutland Water, fully marked with arrow signs and marshaled. Three water stations support runners on the route, with water also available at the finish, and the race is cupless so runners carry their own cup. The minimum age on race day is 17 and the cut off is four hours.

Waterside trails and tracks around Rutland Water
Route passes over local footpaths and farmland
Fully marked and marshaled course with arrow signs
Part of a three-venue Water Trail Race Series

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Normanton Car Park, Rutland Water, LE15 8HD

Finish

Normanton Car Park, Rutland Water, LE15 8HD (first aid and water available at the finish area)

Terrain

Trails and tracks around Rutland Water, running across local footpaths and farmland.

Route

A fully marked half marathon route on trails and tracks around Rutland Water, signed throughout with arrow signs and marshaled at points around the course. A GPX file will be made available so runners can check the route before race day.

Race Day

Sunday 11 July 2027 at Normanton Car Park, Rutland Water, LE15 8HD. Both the 10k and half marathon start on the same day, with a four hour cut off applying to each distance.

Good to know

What to bring

Fully charged mobile phone

Personal cup (races are cupless)

Fully charged mobile phone including the numbers of the Race Director and Race Medic (half marathon)

Own cup - races are cupless

Recommended

What you get

Finisher medal

Specially commissioned race medal for all finishers

Prizes for the top three male and female finishers in each race

Trophies for the fastest male and female across the Water Trail Race Series

On the day

First aid on course

Parking · PaidYes. Parking is available near the start at Normanton Car Park, Rutland Water, and parking fees apply.

Marshals on courseYes, both routes are fully marked with arrow signs and supported by marshals, and GPX files will be made available for runners who want to review the route beforehand.

Aid stations · 310k: 1 water station on course, plus water at the finish · Half Marathon: 3 water stations on course, plus water at the finish · Start and finish: professional first aid · 3 water stations on the half marathon route · 1 water station on the 10k route · Water available at the finish · Professional first aid at the start and finish with the ability to access runners on the course

Water on course · 3Yes. There is one water station on the 10k and three water stations on the half marathon, staffed by race volunteers, and water is also available at the finish. Because the event is cupless, you need to bring your own cup or bottle.

Before you enter

TransfersEntries and transfers close seven days before the event.

Minimum ageYes. The minimum age on race day is 16 for the 10k and 17 for the half marathon.

DogsNo. Running with dogs is not permitted at Rutland Water Trail Races.

HeadphonesIn-ear headphones are not allowed. Bone conduction headphones that do not sit in the ear are permitted.

Time limitThe cut off time is four hours for both the 10k and the half marathon.

Other questions

Trail shoes or shoes with grip are advisable on the trails, tracks and farmland paths. Depending on conditions, competitors may also consider waterproof clothing, a long sleeved base layer, a hat and gloves.

Entries and transfers close seven days before the event, so plan any change of runner well in advance.

All finishers receive a specially commissioned race medal, and there are prizes for the top three male and female finishers in each race.

Yes. Rutland Water Trail Races form part of a three-venue Water Trail Race Series, with trophies awarded to the fastest male and female across the series.

Local foodbanks are the event's charity focus for 2027.

Entry fee not listed

Check the race's registration page for pricing.

Edith Weston, United Kingdom

Sunday, July 11, 2027

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