4 races
Event overview
Part of a scenic bi-annual race series starting from near the Bewl Water Visitor Centre, Kent and following the Bewl around the reservoir route.
All four distances are run on a combination of undulating rural wooded trail and along some quiet country lanes, with lovely views of the lake for most of the route.
Highlights
- Top 10 UK marathons (previously rated)
- Bewl Water lakeside routes
- Summertime endurance challenge
- All levels of runner - generous cut-offs
- Support team and marshals
- Medal and professional photography
Event photos
Event video
Event community
- All fitness levels
- Event village
- Newcomers
- Spectators
Registration
Registration will take place on the day at the Bewl Water Visitor Centre, Bewlbridge Lane, Lamberhurst, Kent, TN3 8JH.
You will be able to switch race distances on the day.
Race briefing
There will be a 5-minute Health and Safety briefing that will take place before the start of each race, so please get to the start in time to attend.
Shoe type
Trail shoes.
Recommended kit
A short list of recommended kit is readily available.
- Bag storage
- Cafe
- Changing facilities
- Free parking
- Rural
- Toilets
Event HQ
Bewl Water
Bewlbridge Lane
Lamberhurst
Wadhurst
East Sussex
TN3 8JH
UK
Start
The ultra marathon, marathon and half marathon and 10km will all start on the lower road near the Bewl Water reservoir, which is about a ½ mile or about a (5-minute stroll) from the main Bewl Water Visitor Centre. Races will start precisely on time. The start and ο¬nish for these races will be clearly marked with the Hermes Running start / finish blue feather ο¬ags.
Cafe
There is a cafe called the Waterfront Cafe, so you will be able to buy tea, coffee, sandwiches and hot food during the day.
Free parking
The car parking spaces at the Bewl Water Visitor Centre at the “Egg Box Carpark” near the main entrance gate will be free for competitors and spectators. There will be sufficient car parking spaces at the Egg Box car park for all participants and spectators.
- Bring your own cup
Runners are encouraged to bring a refillable hydration pack or waist pack.
Amazing race, first 10K at Bewl Water, loved every minute of it, come on down and do it. I did the 10K, it was hot. Simon P
This was a great race and one I would do again. Michael A
Amazing race first 10km at Bewl Water loved every minute of it, come on down and do it I did the 10K it was hot and I came second. Really happy! Simon
Bewl Water is a fantastic place to run around .. Event well organised. Claire G
Once the race started I really enjoyed it, it was 90% on trails and some small road sections. Lovely downhill stretch to the finish and a great medal. Mark H
Another great event organised by Hermes Running! It was incredibly hot yesterday but there was plenty of water and the people at the aid stations looked after us well. Thanks David and all your crew for another enjoyable event. A special note to the marshal at the turnaround point. He was very encouraging and motivational! Robert
Second year for me and thoroughly enjoyed it once again. The course is around the beautiful Bewl water reservoir venturing onto some of the small roads where the track leaves the reservoir. It is a very tough course in my view as not as flat as you might think, the hills are mostly in the last quarter of the run, just when your legs are tired. Feed stations are plentiful with a good section of fluids and snacks. Would I do it again, definitely! Julian C
Bewl Water is a fantastic place to run around and the organisers put on four different runs, ultra (3 laps), Marathon (2 laps which I did), half marathon (1 lap) and a 10K. The event was well organised and there is an area to leave bags. Good to car share as there is a car parking charge. This was the second time I had completed this course and I managed a quicker time than 2018. Would recommend these distances to runners. Claire G
Volunteers at the aid stations were enthusiastic and very encouraging! Ellie S
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