How hilly is the Rutland Spring Half Marathon?
The Rutland Spring Half Marathon is described as rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 245 m.
Rutland Spring Half Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
true cost £164
Decision summary
Rutland Spring Half Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 17:04/km
- Entry fee
- £34
- Typical conditions
- 85/100
- Evidence depth
- 36 verified facts
6:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Lower than 75% of comparable known fees
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Rutland Spring Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 21.1 km
- Terrain
- Mixed, Trail
- Scenery
- Waterfront, Parkland, Lakeside, Coastal, Countryside, Forest
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Rutland Spring Half Marathon route go?
The Rutland Spring Half Marathon route starts at Barnsdale Wood, Rutland Water and finishes at Barnsdale Wood, Rutland Water. Underfoot, expect majority tarmac footpaths (miles 0-5 and 9-13.1); miles 5-9 are slightly looser underfoot. It passes Rutland Water and Barnsdale Wood.
What should runners know on race day for the Rutland Spring Half Marathon?
Runners start 09:00, walkers 09:05. 3. Entry includes chip timing, instant results, comprehensive medical support, free event photos and free parking.
Race character
Scenery
- Waterfront
- Parkland
- Lakeside
- Coastal
- Countryside
- Forest
Atmosphere
- Scenic Tour
- Community
Terrain
- Mixed
- Trail
- Elevation character
- Rolling
- Technicality
- Moderate
- Source-stated ascent
- 245 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 1:14:12 (Nigel Hockin)
- Women's course record
- 1:26:56 (Lucy Thraves)
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Minimum age
- 17+
- Cut-off
- 9:00am start, 3:00pm cut-off (6 hours)
- Qualification status
- Run under UKA rules of competition but not a UKA ranking race; no qualifying standards
Race day logistics
- Wave start
- runners start 09:00, walkers 09:05
- Aid stations
- 3
- Medal
- Finisher medal included in entry
Access and course status
- Start
- Barnsdale Wood, Rutland Water
- Finish
- Barnsdale Wood, Rutland Water
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Majority tarmac footpaths (miles 0 5 and 9 13.1); miles 5 9 are slightly looser underfoot
- Landmarks
- Rutland Water, Barnsdale Wood
- Notable features
- Entry includes chip timing, instant results, comprehensive medical support, free event photos and free parking
- Minimum age 17 on race day for runners
- no in/over-ear headphones, dogs or running buggies permitted in the run event
- Scenic circuit around the shoreline of Rutland Water
- feed stations at miles 3, 6.5 and 10
What does it really cost to run?
| Entry fee | £34 |
|---|---|
| Travel (modelled) | £40 |
| Accommodation (modelled) | £90 |
| Estimated total | £164 |
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 8°CTypical temperature
- 23 kphTypical wind
- 1 mmTypical rainfall
- 85Favourability /100
More race details
How much does the Rutland Spring Half Marathon cost?
The adult entry fee is £34, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £164 including modelled travel and accommodation.