Windermere Marathon
The bottom line: this 42.2 km marathon is a mixed profile. Entry is from £60 for the UK adult place, which our value model rates as strong for the distance.
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Windermere Marathon's marathon is a point-to-point course over 42.2 km that runs a mixed profile. It is a rural event at heart.
How hilly is the Windermere Marathon?
Course profile not yet available for this race.
The course is a point-to-point course. The marathon route covers 42.2 km. It starts at Waterhead Car Park / Borrans Road, Ambleside and finishes at Brockhole on Windermere. The surface is predominantly road.
What are realistic finish times?
Finisher distribution not yet available for this race.
Fit depends on your goal here: weigh the course shape and conditions below against a flat-out PB attempt. A generous 6 hours 30 minutes cut-off makes it realistic for first-timers and slower finishers too. Scenery-seekers get a lake backdrop.
What does it really cost to run?
| Entry fee | £60 |
|---|---|
| Travel (modelled) | £40 |
| Accommodation (modelled) | £90 |
| Estimated total | £190 |
Parking: Limited on-site parking at Brockhole (finish); park and ride at Rydal Farm, Ambleside LA22 9PN, advance booking required. A finish-area village waits at the end.
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 14°CTypical temperature
- 18 kphTypical wind
- 4 mmTypical rainfall
- 76Favourability /100
Expect typical race-day temperatures around 14°C, winds near 18 kph and about 4 mm of rain on an average year. Overall the conditions are favourable for endurance running — a help if you are chasing a time.
Verdict
The bottom line: this 42.2 km marathon is a mixed profile. Entry is from £60 for the UK adult place, which our value model rates as strong for the distance.