Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 24K route map
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Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 24K
This race edition
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Entry options
2026 edition
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Modelled energy-cost change 1.6% versus flat · net elevation -0 m · true cost £170
Decision summary
Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 24K at a glance
- Route ascent
- 273 m
- Cut-off average pace
- 9:57/km
- Entry fee
- £40
- Typical conditions
- 65/100
- Evidence depth
- 33 verified facts
Lower than 66% of comparable mapped races
4:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Lower than 25% of comparable known fees
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 24K?
The Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 24K route has 273 m of ascent, 273 m of descent and an estimated 1.6% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.
Where does the Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 24K route go?
The Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 24K route starts at Race headquarters off Blacksmith's Lane, close to the centre of Wadhurst and finishes at Wadhurst (return up from Bewl Water to the village). Underfoot, expect multi-terrain: run largely off road on trails with a section on quiet country lanes towards the end. It passes Bewl Water, Bewl Water nature reserve and Wadhurst village.
What should runners know on race day for the Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 24K?
Blacksmith's Lane is closed to cars for the event.
Race character
Scenery
- Lakeside
- Countryside
- Parkland
Atmosphere
- Community
- Scenic Tour
- Charity
Terrain
- Trail
- Road
- Elevation character
- Rolling
- Technicality
- Moderate
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 1:25:58
- Women's course record
- 1:37:25
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Cut-off
- 4 hour time limit for the 15 mile route
- Qualification status
- No qualifying standard; open entry trail race
Race day logistics
- Closed roads
- Blacksmith's Lane is closed to cars for the event
- Medal
- Bespoke medal for all finishers
- Finisher tee
- Commemorative Bewl t-shirt for all finishers
Access and course status
- Start
- Race headquarters off Blacksmith's Lane, close to the centre of Wadhurst
- Finish
- Wadhurst (return up from Bewl Water to the village)
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Multi Terrain: run largely off road on trails with a section on quiet country lanes towards the end
- Landmarks
- Bewl Water, Bewl Water nature reserve, Wadhurst village
- Notable features
- Bespoke finisher medal and commemorative Bewl t-shirt, trophies for leading runners, complimentary cakes and beer after finishing, and free parking (weather dependent)
- The original round-Bewl-Water race and the only one which includes the nature reserve with its lakeside views
How hilly is the Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 24K?
- Steep descent 5%
- Descent 15%
- Flat 62%
- Climb 13%
- Steep climb 6%
- Total ascent
- 273 m
- Net elevation
- −0 m
- GAP factor
- 1.6%
- Longest climb
- 950 m at 4.9%
What does it really cost to run?
| Entry fee | £40 |
|---|---|
| Travel (modelled) | £40 |
| Accommodation (modelled) | £90 |
| Estimated total | £170 |
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 17°CTypical temperature
- 22 kphTypical wind
- 2 mmTypical rainfall
- 65Favourability /100
More race details
Is the Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 24K flat?
Its normalised GAP factor is 1.6% slower than a flat course, with about 273 m of total ascent.
How much does the Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 24K cost?
The adult entry fee is £40, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £170 including modelled travel and accommodation.