Part of a scenic bi-annual race series starting from near the Bewl Water Visitor Centre, Kent and following the Bewl around the reservoir route.
All 4 courses are run on a combination of undulating rural wooded trail and along some quiet country lanes, with lovely views of the lake for most of the route.
There will be a 5-minute Health and Safety briefing that will take place before the start of each race, so please get to the start in time to attend.
Trail shoes.
This is predominantly a trail run but it includes sections along the roads on quiet country lanes so it is advisable to wear trail shoes or hybrid shoes as conditions underfoot can be muddy on stretches.
The race is fully Association of Running Clubs Certified (ARC), fully RFID chip timed by Sports Systems Chip Timing and in this respect has all the necessary indemnifications in place required for these to be officially recognised events as a pre-qualification event for the Comrades Ultra Marathon in (South Africa) and the 2 Oceans Ultra marathon (South Africa).
Bewl Water
Bewlbridge Lane
Lamberhurst
Wadhurst
East Sussex
TN3 8JH
UK
The ultra marathon, marathon and half marathon and 10km will all start on the lower road near the Bewl Water reservoir, this is about a ½ mile or about a (5 min stroll) from the Woodlands Centre Registration HQ, races will start precisely on time. The start and finish for these races and will be clearly marked with the Hermes Running start / finish blue feather flags.
There is a cafe called the Waterfront Cafe so you will be able to buy tea, coffees, sandwiches and hot food during the day.
The car parking spaces at the Bewl Water Visitor Centre at the “Egg Box Carpark” near the main entrance gate and this will be free for competitors and spectators. There will be sufficient car parking spaces at the Egg Box car park for all participants and spectators.
Amazing race. First 10km at Bewl Water - loved every minute of it, come on down and do it. I did the 10K, it was hot and I came second. Simon, 2023
Another great event organised by Hermes Running! It was incredibly hot yesterday but there was plenty of water and the people at the aid stations looked after us well. Thanks David and all your crew for another enjoyable event. A special note to the marshal at the turnaround point. He was very encouraging and motivational! Robert, 2023
Perfect organisation, had all the info needed in plenty of time. Course is stunning and really varied, well marked and easy to follow as well as offering gpx routes if you like to follow your watch navigation. Ruth H, 2023
Super well organised and great route though challenging on hills! Excellent super helpful supportive staff and motivational briefing. Verity R
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