Windermere Marathon
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Windermere Marathon
The Windermere Marathon is a road marathon held in the Lake District around Windermere. The event covers 26.2 mile on a route that includes hilly sections with an elevation gain of approximately 600 m. Over half the course is on partially traffic-free roads or roads with a dedicated running lane.
The route starts at Waterhead on the shores of Windermere, runs north crossing the River Brathay, passes Brathay and High Wray Castle, travels alongside Esthwaite Water and through Near and Far Sawrey, crosses Newby Bridge, then follows the east side of the lake past Bowness on Windermere and Troutbeck Bridge before finishing at Brockhole on Windermere. The course offers multiple views of the lake, Hilltop and Lakeside. A GPX file and OS map of the route are available.
Runners receive a finisher medal and other finish line items, with an optional finisher t-shirt available at entry. There are seven drink stations on the course; all have toilets and VOOM Hydrate Smart Electrolyte drink, and drink station five supplies VOOM Pocket Rocket bars. The event village at Brockhole on Windermere includes a bar, food vendors and toilet facilities.
The original event first took place in 1982. It has been staged annually since 2007 under earlier organisers and is now delivered by The Great Run Company. The event won Boutique/Specialist Event of the Year at the 2025 Running Industry Awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
