Sun 29 Jun 2025 Wigton, Cumbria, UK

Kirkbride Half Marathon

One of the flattest half marathons in the country. A flat, fast, officially measured, PB course on quiet country roads through pretty local villages.

  • Sun 29 Jun 2025
White Heather Hotel, Wigton
Half marathon

09:30

Age 17 & over

£36

  • 13.1 miles road running + 73 m ascent

Event 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

This event is part of Sport in Action Festival of Running.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Newcomers

Location

  • Bag storage
  • Cafe
  • Free parking
  • Toilets

Route

  • 1 lap
  • Distance markers
  • First aid
  • Flat
  • Marshals
  • Multiple laps
  • No headphones
  • PB
  • Single start
  • Water stations

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Medal

Entries

  • Age 17 & over
  • 152 places
  • Enter on day
  • Enter online

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Marathon

09:00

Age 18 & over

£42

  • 26.2 miles road running + 79 m ascent
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White Heather Hotel, Wigton
5 Mile

10:00

Age 15 & over

£18

  • 5 miles road running

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