Sun 29 Jun 2025 Wigton, Cumbria, UK

Sport in Action Festival of Running

Possibly the flattest marathon in the country. All distances are fast, officially measured, PB courses on quiet country roads through pretty local villages.

3 races

  • Sun 29 Jun
  • #1 of 3
White Heather Hotel, Wigton

Marathon

09:00

Age 18 & over

£42

  • 26.2 miles road running + 79 m ascent
  • Sun 29 Jun
  • #2 of 3
White Heather Hotel, Wigton

Half marathon

09:30

Age 17 & over

£36

  • 13.1 miles road running + 73 m ascent
  • Sun 29 Jun
  • #3 of 3
White Heather Hotel, Wigton

5 Mile

10:00

Age 15 & over

£18

  • 5 miles road running

Event overview

Looking for a new PB? You're in the right place.

The looped routes start and finish at The White Heather Hotel and are on flat, quiet, country roads. The 5-mile course takes you through Kirkbride, Newton Arlosh and back past the start where family and friends can cheer you on and give encouragement.

Highlights

  • Officially measured course
  • Flat, fast; great for a new PB
  • Solway Coast AONB
  • Country roads and villages
  • Chip timed with aid stations
  • Prize presentations

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Newcomers

Location

  • Bag storage
  • Cafe
  • Free parking
  • Toilets

Races at event

  • Sun 29 Jun
  • #1 of 3
White Heather Hotel, Wigton

Marathon

09:00

Age 18 & over

£42

  • 26.2 miles road running + 79 m ascent
  • Sun 29 Jun
  • #2 of 3
White Heather Hotel, Wigton

Half marathon

09:30

Age 17 & over

£36

  • 13.1 miles road running + 73 m ascent
  • Sun 29 Jun
  • #3 of 3
White Heather Hotel, Wigton

5 Mile

10:00

Age 15 & over

£18

  • 5 miles road running