Run Dorney Lake Marathon
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Event details
The event takes place on Saturday 4 April 2026 at Dorney Lake, near the village of Dorney. The venue is a purpose-built rowing lake that hosted London 2012 Olympic rowing events. Race entries are offered at prices from £28 to £80, with specific options listed as:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
- RunThrough Foundation Place (no fundraising required)
Entries include a unique themed medal, free race photos, chip-timed results, and post-race goodies. Each kilometre on the course is marked with distance flags and marshals are present along the route. An event village will provide food and drink options and partner giveaways.
Course and logistics
The organiser describes the course as flat and road-surfaced. Official course details given are: the Half Marathon has 27 m elevation, completed as 4 laps with a U-turn each lap; the 10K has 15 m elevation over 2 laps; the 5K has 8 m elevation over 1 lap. An event t-shirt is available at a discounted price when purchased during entry checkout, supplied via partner RT Kit. Chip timing is used for official results. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
