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Running · Marathons

Bewl Water Marathon 2026

Race day
Saturday, 12 September 2026
Location
Lamberhurst, Kent, UK
Distance
26.2 mi / 42.2 km

Bewl Water Marathon: 12 September 2026, from Bewl Water, Lamberhurst. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.

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Bewl Water Marathon Race Timeline

Training Phase Build Phase Taper Race Week Race Day Race Completed

2 days to go

Mileage is right down. Focus on sleep, hydration, and getting your kit and travel plan sorted rather than any last-minute training.

Generated mark — no elevation published for this course

Bewl Water Marathon 2026: quick answers

When is Bewl Water Marathon 2026?

Bewl Water Marathon 2026 takes place on Saturday, 12 September 2026.

Where does Bewl Water Marathon start and finish?

Bewl Water Marathon starts at Bewl Water, Lamberhurst and finishes at Bewl Water, Lamberhurst.

How many miles is Bewl Water Marathon?

Bewl Water Marathon is 26.2 miles (42.2km).

How much does Bewl Water Marathon cost to enter?

Entry direct through Hermes Running — check the official site for current pricing.

Key Race Metrics & Overview

Date
Saturday, 12 September 2026
Distance
26.2 miles / 42.2km
Location
Lamberhurst, Kent, UK
Start Point
Bewl Water, Lamberhurst
Finish Point
Bewl Water, Lamberhurst
Surface
Reservoir trail — mixed terrain

Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: start time, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.

Direct Entry Summary

Entry direct through Hermes Running — check the official site for current pricing.

Ballot Policy

No ballot — entry is direct through Hermes Running.

Bewl Water Marathon Race Day Weather

Fetching today's forecast for race day…

Bewl Water Marathon Route Map & Elevation Profile

Starting at Bewl Water, Lamberhurst and finishing at Bewl Water, Lamberhurst. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.

Is Bewl Water Marathon flat?

No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: reservoir trail — mixed terrain.

Bewl Water Marathon Course Profile

Elevation change not published for this event.

Startmi 13.126.2mi

Tap a point on the course for details.

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Bewl Water, Lamberhurst

Start line.

Where Bewl Water Marathon starts and finishes

Bewl Water Marathon starts at Bewl Water, Lamberhurst and finishes at Bewl Water, Lamberhurst. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.

These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.

Full Bewl Water Marathon Route Breakdown

A multi-lap trail marathon around Bewl Water. A 50K ultra runs on the same course and the same day.

Bewl Water Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits

Bewl Water Marathon Pace Calculator

Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.

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Average pace / mile

9:10

Average pace / km

5:42

5K28:28
10K56:55
Half Marathon2:00:05
30K2:50:46
Finish4:00:00

Bewl Water Marathon Pace Chart

Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.

Target Pace /mi Pace /km 5K10KHalf Marathon30KFinish
3:00 6:52 4:16 21:2142:411:30:042:08:043:00:00
3:15 7:27 4:37 23:0746:151:37:342:18:443:15:00
3:30 8:01 4:59 24:5449:481:45:052:29:253:30:00
3:45 8:35 5:20 26:4153:221:52:352:40:053:45:00
4:00 9:10 5:42 28:2856:552:00:052:50:464:00:00
4:15 9:44 6:03 30:141:00:292:07:353:01:264:15:00
4:30 10:18 6:24 32:011:04:022:15:063:12:064:30:00
4:45 10:53 6:46 33:481:07:362:22:363:22:474:45:00
5:00 11:27 7:07 35:341:11:092:30:063:33:275:00:00
5:30 12:36 7:50 39:081:18:162:45:073:54:485:30:00
6:00 13:44 8:32 42:411:25:233:00:084:16:086:00:00
6:30 14:53 9:15 46:151:32:303:15:084:37:296:30:00
7:00 16:02 9:58 49:481:39:373:30:094:58:507:00:00

Bewl Water Marathon Finish Time Estimator

Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Bewl Water Marathon finish time.

Your 5K time

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Estimated Bewl Water Marathon finish

3:59:36

An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.

Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.

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Bewl Water Marathon Race Day Checklist

Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.

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  • Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
  • Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
  • A plan for reaching Bewl Water, Lamberhurst
  • A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race

Training Strategy for Bewl Water Marathon

Standard Training Window

16-20 weeks is the target window for first-time marathoners; 12-16 weeks is solid if you're already maintaining a baseline mileage. Arrive with your longest run behind you in training, not on race day itself.

Terrain Specificity

This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.

The Taper Phase

Reduce overall mileage across the final 2-3 weeks while preserving short race-pace bursts. Arrive at Bewl Water, Lamberhurst fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.

Pacing Execution

Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.

Fuel & Hydration Prep

Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.

How many weeks do you actually need to train for a Marathon?

Marathon Nutrition & Fueling Plan

2-3 Days Prior

A deliberate increase in carbohydrate over the two to three days before the race is the well-established approach at marathon distance.

Race Morning

Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.

On-Course Fueling

Most runners take on carbohydrate every 30 to 45 minutes from about an hour in, alongside fluid at the on-course stations.

Post-Race Recovery

A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.

Bewl Water Marathon Charity Places 2026

No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.

Impactful Storytelling

Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.

Social Campaign Milestones

Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!

Running Bewl Water Marathon for charity?

Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Bewl Water Marathon fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.

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Travel & Logistics

Road closures

No road closures — the Bewl Water Marathon is run off-road (Reservoir trail — mixed terrain), so local traffic is unaffected.

Bewl Water Marathon Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know for race weekend.

Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Bewl Water Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.