Windermere Marathon - 26.2mi

Windermere, United Kingdom

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Distance

42.2km

Start Time

08:30

Terrain

Road

Difficulty

Beginner

Max Runners

11,000

Overview

The Windermere Marathon 2026 is a 26.2 mile road race taking participants on an anti-clockwise circuit around England's largest lake. Organized by Great Run, this event offers stunning views of Windermere while passing through charming villages in the Lake District. With professional timing, full medical support, and excellent crowd support, it's a well-organized marathon in one of England's most beautiful regions.

Anti-clockwise circuit of Windermere
Finish at Brathay Hall with lake views
Route through picturesque villages

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

To be announced (new start location for 2025)

Finish

Brathay Hall

Terrain

Road running with partially traffic-free roads or roads with dedicated running lanes. Over half the course is on these types of roads.

Route

A 26.2 mile anti-clockwise circuit of Windermere through the villages of Hawkshead, Newby Bridge, Bowness-on-Windermere and Ambleside, finishing at Brathay Hall with stunning views over England's largest lake. The 2025 event will be largely based on the original Windermere Marathon Route with some changes. The confirmed route will be announced in the new year.

Getting There

Public transport is advised due to the number of participants

Race Day

Race numbers will be included in your race pack which will be sent to entrants. This will include your timing chip. Entrants who have their race number do not need to register on the day. There will be an Information Point open on the day for if you have any last minute queries.

Good to know

What you get

Finisher medal

Chip timing

Free training plan

Pre-race training advice and motivation

Bespoke Finishers Medal

Incredible crowd support

Marked and marshalled route

Full medical support

Race photosYour official race photos from the run will go LIVE the moment you pass a MarathonPhotos.Live photographer at points around the course. Share your race number with family and friends and they can register to be notified as soon as your photos are online, as well as track your progress around the course.

Food after the finishFinish line goodies

ResultsResults will be published on the Great Run website after the event.

On the day

First aid on course

ParkingDue to the number of participants, it is advised that you use public transport

Public transportPublic transport is advised due to the number of participants

Bag dropYes, a self-service bag drop will be available for all runners on event day. All runners need to fill out their bag label (which is detached from their race number) and attach it to their bag before dropping it off. There will be security staff present but the organisers cannot accept any responsibility for lost/stolen items.

MerchandiseOfficial AJ Bell Great Run Series event merchandise is available through the Great Run Shop.

Marshals on courseYes, the route is marked and marshalled. Over half the course is run on partially traffic-free roads or roads with a dedicated running lane.

Aid stationsOncourse hydration stations

Before you enter

Minimum ageWindermere Marathon entries are open to runners aged 18 and over.

€80

per person · entry fee

Windermere, United Kingdom

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Great Run

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Overview

The practical side

Good to know

What is included in my race entry?

Do I need to register on race day?

What is the best way to get to the event?

Can the course change?

What happens if I have questions on race day?

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