Bewl Water Autumn

Get ready for the Bewl Water Autumn event, organized by HermesRunning, on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in the picturesque Wadhurst, East Sussex! This bi-annual race series promises an exhilarating experience as participants traverse the stunning trails around Bewl Water, starting near the Bewl Water Visitor Centre in Lamberhurst, Kent. With four race distances to choose from—10km, Half Marathon (13.1 miles), Marathon (26.5 miles), and an Ultra 50km (31.25 miles)—there’s something for everyone, whether you’re a seasoned runner or a newcomer to the trails. The courses feature a delightful mix of undulating wooded trails and serene country lanes, offering breathtaking views of the lake throughout. The Bewl Water 10km kicks off at 10:00 AM, while the Half Marathon starts at 9:30 AM, the Marathon at 9:00 AM, and the Ultra begins bright and early at 8:30 AM. With time limits varying from 2.5 to 8 hours, runners can enjoy the scenic beauty at their own pace. Rated as one of the top 10 marathons in the U.K. by Runners World, this

A scenic bi-annual race series starting near the Bewl Water Visitor Centre (Lamberhurst) Kent and following the Bewl around the reservoir route. All four courses are run on a combination of undulating rural wooded trail and along some quiet country lanes, with stunning views of the lake for most of the route. Course Descriptions - 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon & Ultra 50km. Bewl Water 10km (10.00am start) – this will be an out / back 3.1mile run-route, the turnaround point will be well marshalled (2.5hrs time limit). Bewl Water Half Marathon 13.1 mile (9.30am start) – initially an anti-clockwise 0.6 mile loop, then 1 x 12.5 mile loop of Bewl (6hrs time limit). Bewl Water Marathon 26.5 mile (9.00am start) – clockwise route is initially a 1 mile loop, then 2 x12.5mile loops of Bewl (7.15hrs time limit). Bewl Water Ultra 50km / 31.25mile (8.30am start) – clockwise route is 2 x12.5 mile loops of Bewl followed by a final loop of 6.25miles (8.00hr time limit).  The distances have been measured using a Garmin Fenix 6X Pro-Solar watch and are as accurate as trail races can possibly be, the marathon as you will note is slightly longer, the trails dependant on the line you run will always vary slightly so please be aware that this is as accurate as possible. Runners World rated this course as one of the top 10 marathons in the U.K.