Langdale Marathon
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Langdale Road Running Marathon and Half Marathon
The event offers two road races in the Langdale Valley, Lake District: a Marathon and a Half Marathon, both routed from the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel in Cumbria. Distances:
- Marathon - two laps around Great and Little Langdale valleys; total ascent 3418' (1035 m).
- Half Marathon - one lap including Blea Tarn climb; total ascent 1709'.
The course is mostly on undulating, narrow and winding single-track road. Some sections have smooth, newly laid tarmac while others have potholes and loose surfaces, particularly around Blea Tarn. Gradients reach up to 1 in 4 and some descents are steep. The road remains open to traffic; the route is marshalled and traffic management is in place at key locations. Runners are asked to keep to the left and to follow marshal instructions at junctions. Dogs are not permitted on the course and over-ear or in-ear headphones are prohibited.
Aid and support include water stations (3 on the Half Marathon, 7 on the Marathon) with jugs and Speedcups available to reduce single-use waste; runners are encouraged to carry a cup or bottle. Advanced Life Support Medics provide medical cover; their priority is medical emergencies. There are two cut-off points on the Marathon route at the New Dungeon Ghyll and at Skelwith Bridge road junction.
Event-day arrangements include registration, on-site baggage storage, parking at the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel with a charge and free parking for cars with four or more occupants, and food and drink provision from the hotel. Finishers can collect a medal and an event t-shirt if one was ordered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
