Sun 4 Oct 2026 Carlisle, Cumbria, UK

The Great Cumbrian Runs | Half Marathon

Come and join in for the The Great Cumbrian Runs, The Cumbrian Runs includes The 42nd Great Cumbrian Run, 10K, 5K (all officially measured), or the Family Fun Run.

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  • Sun 4 Oct 2026
Sheepmount Athletics Stadium, Carlisle
Half Marathon

09:00

Age 17 & over

£30-£38

  • 13.1 miles road running + 402 ft ascent

Event overview

Cumbria's leading Half Marathon since 1982!

Come and join us for the 42nd Running of The Great Cumbrian Run, The Cumbrian Run 5K & 10K (all officially measured) or the Family Fun Run on Sunday 4th October 2026

Run like you've never run before in Cumbria's Greatest Half Marathon or the Cumbrian Run 5K, 10K or the Family Fun Run. Whether it’s your first time tackling either distance, or you’re a seasoned veteran - we can't wait to see you on the start line!

This event is part of The Great Cumbrian Runs.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Newcomers

Route

  • Bone conducting headphones only
  • Marshals
  • No headphones
  • Water stations

Location

  • Cafe
  • Changing facilities
  • Paid parking
  • Secure bag storage
  • Showers
  • Toilets

What's included

  • Medal
  • Trophy

Sustainability

  • Sustainability policy

How to enter

  • Age 17 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
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  • Sun 4 Oct 2026
  • #1 of 0
Sheepmount Athletics Stadium, Carlisle
Family Fun Run

09:00

All ages

£8

  • 1.1 miles road running + 28 ft ascent
  • Sun 4 Oct 2026
  • #3 of 0
Sheepmount Athletics Stadium, Carlisle
10K

09:00

Age 15 & over

£22-£28

  • 10 km road running + 218 ft ascent
  • Sun 4 Oct 2026
  • #4 of 0
Sheepmount Athletics Stadium, Carlisle
5K

09:00

Age 11 & over

£12-£16

  • 5 km road running + 119 ft ascent

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