Rutland Water Trail Races

Rutland Water Trail Races

Rutland Water Trail Races are fully marked and marshaled trail races held at Normanton Car Park, Rutland Water, LE15 8HD. The event uses trails and tracks around Rutland Water and runs across local footpaths and farmland.

Distances include:

• 10k on trails around Rutland Water.
• Half Marathon on trails and tracks around Rutland Water.

Both routes are signed with arrow signs and GPX files will be made available. Running with dogs is not permitted. Minimum ages on race day are 16 for the 10k and 17 for the half marathon. The race cut off time is four hours for both distances. Entries and transfers close seven days before the event.

On-course support includes professional first aid at the start and finish and race volunteers providing hydration at one water station on the 10k and three water stations on the half marathon; water is also available at the finish. No in-ear headphones are allowed; bone conduction headphones that do not sit in the ear are permitted.

Mandatory items include a fully charged mobile phone and a personal cup, as races are cupless. Trail shoes or shoes with grip are advisable and competitors may consider waterproof clothing, a long sleeved base layer, hat and gloves depending on conditions.

There are prizes for the top three male and female finishers in each race and all finishers receive a specially commissioned race medal. The event forms part of a three-venue Water Trail Race Series with trophies for the fastest male and female across the series. Parking is available near the start with parking fees applied. The event supports local foodbanks as its 2027 charity focus. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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