www.carlislehalf.co.uk

Carlisle Half Marathon

Name: Carlisle Half Marathon
Start: 2026-03-22
End: 2026-03-22
Location: Carlisle

Carlisle, Scotland, United Kingdom

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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

10 km

Mar 22, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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09:00

Half Marathon

Mar 22, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Running

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09:00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Carlisle.

thermostat Temperature

3.2° / 9.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

-0.9° / 5.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

6h 25m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.1 cm

air Avg wind speed

14.6 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.8)

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80.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:22

nightlight Sunset

19:16

About Carlisle

Learn more about the host city, Carlisle.

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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