Carlisle Half Marathon

United Kingdom flag Carlisle, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Carlisle Half Marathon www.carlislehalf.co.uk
Date 22 Mar, 2026
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Carlisle Half Marathon

About the event

Kickstart your running season in the historic border city at the Carlisle Half Marathon & 10K on Sunday, 22 March 2026. This well-established event offers a unique stadium experience, starting and finishing on the pitch at Brunton Park, the home of Carlisle United Football Club. Choose your challenge: tackle the classic 21.1km half-marathon or the fast and accessible 10km, both on accurately measured courses through the city and surrounding Cumbrian countryside. Organized by IM Events, the race is renowned for its professional management, vibrant atmosphere, and strong community spirit, with partnerships supporting local charities. Every finisher is rewarded with a medal, technical t-shirt, and goody bag. With entries now open, secure your spot for a fantastic early-season run in England's northernmost city.

Races offered

22Mar

10 km

Running

Distance
10K
Start time
09:00
Entry fee
N/A
22Mar

Half Marathon

Running

Distance
21.1K
Start time
09:00
Entry fee
N/A

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for March in Carlisle.

Temperature3.2° / 9.9°
Feels like-0.9° / 5.6°
Sunshine hours6h 25m
Rainfall2.9 mm
Snowfall0.1 cm
Wind14.6 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity80.9%
Max UV indexLow (2.8)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:22
Sunset19:16

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Carlisle is a city in Cumbria, in northwest England 10 miles from the border with Scotland, with a population of 74,200 in 2024. Most visitors are just making an overnight stop on a long motorway journey, but reasons to linger include the cathedral, castle and museums. You could also use Carlisle as a base for exploring the northern end of the Lake District, and Hadrian's Wall.

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