Run Dorney Lake
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About the race
Run Dorney Lake takes place on 12 December 2026 at Dorney Lake near Windsor in Berkshire. The event offers three distances around the purpose-built rowing lake: 5k, 10k and Half Marathon. The course follows flat tarmac paths around the lake.
The distances:
- Half Marathon: 4 laps plus a U-turn each lap; elevation 27 m.
- 10k: 2 laps; elevation 15 m.
- 5k: 1 lap; elevation 8 m.
Entries include a unique themed medal, free race photos, chip-timed results, post-race goodies and a bag drop. Race packs are not posted and must be collected at the event village; runners should bring their booking confirmation and photo ID. Baggage is stored in a secure marquee with tags attached to race numbers.
Logistics note: free parking is provided at Dorney Lake and will be signposted; some parking locations can require a walk to registration. There is a water station on each lap of the 5k course and a bottle of water at the finish. Spectators are welcome and may bring dogs on a short lead within the event village; running with dogs is not permitted. The event welcomes buggy runners and wheelchair athletes and asks participants to be mindful of others when overtaking.
Free finish-line photos are provided and chip timing produces national rankings for timed results. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
