Run Dorney Lake Marathon
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Event
The Run Dorney Lake event takes place on Saturday 8 August 2026 at Dorney Lake, near the village of Dorney in Buckinghamshire (Windsor, Berks). The venue is a purpose-built rowing lake that hosted the London 2012 Olympic rowing events. The organiser offers three race distances and an additional charity place option.
Course and entries
Distances:
- 5K: 1 lap, elevation 8 m, terrain road
- 10K: 2 laps, elevation 15 m, terrain road
- Half Marathon: 4 laps plus a U-turn each lap, elevation 27 m, terrain road
Entries are chip-timed. Included with entry are a themed medal, free race photos, chip-timed results, and post-race goodies. Marshals will be present to guide runners around the course. An event village will provide food and drink options, including free items from partners. The organiser notes that sustainability has been a focus in recent research and activity. Entry fees listed by the organiser are £28 for the 5K, £30 for the 10K, £34 for the Half Marathon, and £80 for a RunThrough Foundation place (no fundraising required). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.