United Kingdom · Road marathon · 42.195 km
Windermere Marathon
Windermere, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
Windermere Marathon makes a road journey around the Lake District lake, from Waterhead through the western villages and Newby Bridge to a finish at Brockhole. The organiser estimates about 600 metres of ascent, so the views have a fairly clear price in climbing. The return takes in Bowness and Troutbeck Bridge, with the finish beside the Great North Swim event village. Direct entry, route files and travel guidance are available online; leave room in the pacing plan for the hills.
AthRecs race guide · Updated
Upcoming dates
Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. Follow the organiser’s link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- Windermere
- County / area
- Cumbria
- Nation
- England
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road
- Course profile
- Hilly, with approximately 600 metres of ascent.
- Approximate field
- Around 450Finishers · 2025
Results aggregator lists 444 finishers for the UK race in June 2025.
How to enter Windermere Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
Standard entry
The organiser links directly to 2027 registration through Let's Do This.
Official entry informationRoute and course
Waterhead to Brockhole-on-Windermere via the western lakeside villages, Newby Bridge and Bowness.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- 2027 provisional start
- 08:30 local time; the organiser labels this provisional. 2027 provisional start information
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser’s results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2026 Windermere Marathon
Full 2026 resultsMichael Young led the men's results, Beckie Ripley led the women's results and Lucas Coombs led the organiser's Other category. The official online summary lists the populated age categories below and notes that these summaries may differ from race-day prize presentations.
Overall men
Michael Young (bib 112) led this published category in 02:38:08 chip time (02:38:08 gun time).
View result detailsM40
Hugh Watkin (bib 346) led this published category in 02:53:34 chip time (02:53:35 gun time).
View result detailsM45
David Birtwistle (bib 979) led this published category in 03:00:38 chip time (03:00:38 gun time).
View result detailsM50
Ted Leahy (bib 343) led this published category in 03:09:45 chip time (03:09:46 gun time).
View result detailsM55
Nick Hynes (bib 235) led this published category in 03:39:31 chip time (03:39:43 gun time).
View result detailsM60
Rob Downs (bib 994) led this published category in 03:31:54 chip time (03:31:55 gun time).
View result detailsM65
Malcolm Fallow (bib 826) led this published category in 04:09:48 chip time (04:10:24 gun time).
View result detailsM70
Ken Johnson (bib 928) led this published category in 05:29:48 chip time (05:30:45 gun time).
View result detailsM75
Steve Walsh (bib 370) led this published category in 06:12:58 chip time (06:14:29 gun time).
View result detailsM80
Adam Carter (bib 104) led this published category in 04:50:03 chip time (04:51:37 gun time).
View result detailsMSEN
Michael Young (bib 112) led this published category in 02:38:08 chip time (02:38:08 gun time).
View result detailsOverall women
Beckie Ripley (bib 1013) led this published category in 03:17:36 chip time (03:17:40 gun time).
View result detailsF35
Emma Burckhardt (bib 275) led this published category in 03:26:15 chip time (03:26:15 gun time).
View result detailsF40
Jenny Ledsham (bib 575) led this published category in 03:29:52 chip time (03:29:56 gun time).
View result detailsF45
Emily Wideman (bib 489) led this published category in 03:21:40 chip time (03:21:47 gun time).
View result detailsF50
Nicola Raby (bib 711) led this published category in 03:57:50 chip time (03:58:11 gun time).
View result detailsF55
Annette O donoghue (bib 404) led this published category in 04:20:09 chip time (04:21:13 gun time).
View result detailsF60
Elaine Rowlands (bib 549) led this published category in 04:33:35 chip time (04:33:57 gun time).
View result detailsF65
Pamela Hardman (bib 650) led this published category in 04:40:57 chip time (04:41:57 gun time).
View result detailsFSEN
Beckie Ripley (bib 1013) led this published category in 03:17:36 chip time (03:17:40 gun time).
View result detailsOverall — Other
Lucas Coombs (bib 876) led this published category in 03:32:34 chip time (03:33:10 gun time).
View result detailsUSEN
Lucas Coombs (bib 876) led this published category in 03:32:34 chip time (03:33:10 gun time).
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
- photosOfficial event gallery
Common questions
When is Windermere Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 13 Jun 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Windermere Marathon?
Standard entry: The organiser links directly to 2027 registration through Let's Do This.
Where is Windermere Marathon and how far is it?
Windermere Marathon takes place in Windermere, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road
What is the Windermere Marathon course like?
Waterhead to Brockhole-on-Windermere via the western lakeside villages, Newby Bridge and Bowness. Hilly, with approximately 600 metres of ascent.
How big is the field at Windermere Marathon?
The approximate field is Around 450, based on Finishers for 2025. Results aggregator lists 444 finishers for the UK race in June 2025. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Windermere Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser’s results. Select the distance and edition for participant searches and published category standings.
Sources and race information
AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: . Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.
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