Langdale Marathon
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Langdale Road Running Marathon and Half
The event offers a road Marathon and a Half Marathon on a scenic loop through the Great and Little Langdale valleys, with the start and finish at the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel. The Marathon is two laps of the route and the Half Marathon is one lap. The Marathon has a total ascent of 3418' / 1035 m; the Half Marathon records about 1709' of climb. Runners pass the steep climb up to Blea Tarn with gradients up to 1 in 4.
The course is mostly on undulating, narrow and winding single-track road with a mixture of smooth tarmac, loose sections and potholes (notably around Blea Tarn between mile 2 and mile 3). The road is not closed to traffic; signage, marshals and traffic management personnel are in place at key points. Runners must keep to the left and follow marshals' instructions at junctions.
Distances
- Marathon: two laps, 3418' / 1035 m total ascent
- Half Marathon: one lap, about 1709' ascent
There are water stations and feed points (Marathon: seven stations; Half Marathon: three stations). Runners are asked to carry their own water or bring a cup; Speedcups will be available to buy. Advanced Life Support medics and radio communications provide medical cover. Key event rules include no over-ear or in-ear headphones, no dogs on course, and no on-the-day entries or entry transfers. Parking is available at the hotel fields for a fee with free parking for cars with four or more occupants; camper vans must use the nearby pay and display car park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
