Sport in Action Festival of Running
Sun 30 Jun 2024 Wigton, Cumbria, UK

Sport in Action Festival of Running

Possibly the flattest marathon in the country. All distances are fast, officially measured, PB courses on quiet country roads through pretty local villages.

3 races

  • Sun 30 Jun
  • #1 of 3
White Heather Hotel, Wigton

Marathon

09:00

£42-£44.74

Age 18 & over

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sun 30 Jun
  • #2 of 3
White Heather Hotel, Wigton

Half marathon

09:30

£34.21-£36.32

Age 17 & over

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sun 30 Jun
  • #3 of 3
White Heather Hotel, Wigton

10K

10:00

£19.47-£21.58

Age 15 & over

  • 10 km road running

Overview

Looking for a new PB? You're in the right place.

The looped routes start and finish at The White Heather Hotel and are on flat, quiet, country roads. The 5-mile course takes you through Kirkbride, Newton Arlosh and back past the start where family and friends can cheer you on and give encouragement.

Highlights

  • Officially measured course
  • Flat, fast; great for a new PB
  • Solway Coast AONB
  • Country roads and villages
  • Chip timed with aid stations
  • Prize presentations

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Newcomers

Timetable

Marathon

  • 07:15-08:40 | Registration
  • 08:45 | Race briefing
  • 09:00 | Race start

Half marathon

  • 08:00-09:10 | Registration
  • 09:15 | Race briefing
  • 09:30 | Race start

10K

  • 08:30-09:40 | Registration
  • 09:45 | Race day briefing
  • 10:00 | Race start

Wheelchairs

The courses are not suitable for wheelchairs.

  • Bag storage
  • Cafe
  • Free parking
  • Toilets

Event HQ

White Heather Hotel
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 5HW
UK

Parking

Ample parking available at the hotel.

Solway Coast AONB

The Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) was designated in December 1964 in recognition of the quality of its landscape and its significant historic and scientific interest. It stretches from Rockcliffe in the North to Maryport in the South, covering about 115 square kilometers of the Solway Plain. The primary purpose of this designation is to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the area.

Refreshments

Light refreshment such as tea, coffee etc. will also be supplied by the hotel at a small charge. 

Races at event

  • Sun 30 Jun
  • #1 of 3
White Heather Hotel, Wigton

Marathon

09:00

£42-£44.74

Age 18 & over

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sun 30 Jun
  • #2 of 3
White Heather Hotel, Wigton

Half marathon

09:30

£34.21-£36.32

Age 17 & over

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sun 30 Jun
  • #3 of 3
White Heather Hotel, Wigton

10K

10:00

£19.47-£21.58

Age 15 & over

  • 10 km road running