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Running · Half Marathons
Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon
- Race day
- Saturday, 24 October 2026
- Location
- Carsington Water, Derbyshire, UK
- Distance
- 13.1 mi / 21.1 km
Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon: last run 24 October 2026, from Carsington Water, Derbyshire. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Next date not yet published
The organiser hasn't announced the next Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon yet. The most recent edition was Saturday, 24 October 2026. Verus records the last known running rather than estimating a date — a wrong date is worse than no date when someone is booking a weekend around it.
Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon Race Timeline
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This is where the real training happens — building your long run and getting comfortable with half-marathon race-pace.
Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon: quick answers
When is the next Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon?
The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon was Saturday, 24 October 2026, and the race has usually run around the same point in the year.
Where does Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon start?
Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon starts at Carsington Water, Derbyshire. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon?
Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1km).
How much does Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon cost to enter?
£30-£80 depending on when you enter.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 24 October 2026
- Distance
- 13.1 miles / 21.1km
- Location
- Carsington Water, Derbyshire, UK
- Start Point
- Carsington Water, Derbyshire
- Surface
- Reservoir trail
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, 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
£30-£80 depending on when you enter.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through RunThrough.
Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Carsington Water, Derbyshire. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Carsington Water Trail Half 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.
Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Carsington Water, Derbyshire
Start line.
Where Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon starts and finishes
Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon starts at Carsington Water, Derbyshire. 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 Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon Route Breakdown
A trail half around Carsington Water in the Peak District fringe. One of the most repeated events in the calendar, with editions through the year — check the organiser for the next confirmed date.
Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits
Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
18:19
Average pace / km
11:23
Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 13:44 | 8:32 | 42:41 | 1:25:23 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 14:53 | 9:15 | 46:15 | 1:32:30 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 16:02 | 9:58 | 49:48 | 1:39:37 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 17:11 | 10:40 | 53:22 | 1:46:43 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 18:19 | 11:23 | 56:55 | 1:53:50 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 19:28 | 12:06 | 1:00:29 | 2:00:57 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 20:37 | 12:48 | 1:04:02 | 2:08:04 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 21:45 | 13:31 | 1:07:36 | 2:15:11 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 22:54 | 14:14 | 1:11:09 | 2:22:18 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 25:11 | 15:39 | 1:18:16 | 2:36:32 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 27:29 | 17:05 | 1:25:23 | 2:50:46 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 29:46 | 18:30 | 1:32:30 | 3:04:59 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 32:04 | 19:55 | 1:39:37 | 3:19:13 | 7:00:00 |
Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon finish
1:54:55
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.
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Start Your Verus JourneyCarsington Water Trail Half Marathon Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- 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 Carsington Water, Derbyshire
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon
10-14 weeks is a solid window for a first half marathon; 8-10 weeks is enough if you're already maintaining a baseline mileage. Build your long run up gradually rather than jumping straight to race distance.
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.
Reduce overall mileage across the final 7-10 days while preserving short race-pace bursts. Arrive at Carsington Water, Derbyshire fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
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.
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.
Half Marathon Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.
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.
Fluid at the on-course stations is usually enough; some runners take a single gel around the hour mark.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon Charity Places 2026
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
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 Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon is run off-road (Reservoir trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.