Morland 'Marathon' - 30 Miles Trail Event
The Morland 'Marathon' is a 30-mile trail ultra held on Saturday 6th March 2027 in Morland near Penrith. The route is fully tracked and largely off-road, with mixed terrain and about 3000 ft of cumulative ascent. The course runs through the Eden Valley and along the edges of the Pennines and the Howgills, passing stone circles, waterfalls, lower fells, cairns, rivers, meadows, and historic villages.
Four staffed checkpoints provide water and snacks. The event allows runners and walkers and provides tail runners to support completion within a 12-hour cut off. First aid and event insurance are in place. The event start and finish are at Morland Village Hall CA10 3AS and parking is available.
Entry options include a standard solo entry, an affiliated rate, and a relay entry. Finishers receive a medal; a commemorative tee is available for purchase. The organiser offers an option to plant a tree with Trees Not Tees. Entrants must be over 20 years old on race day. Dogs may run but must be on a lead where livestock are present and kept short at the start. Support runners are permitted but must be self sufficient. Bookings can be transferred up to three weeks before the event; refunds are not offered and deferral rules apply. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
The Important Stuff
What to expect
The Morland 'Marathon' is a trail ultra suitable for runners and walkers. The route is largely off-road, on mixed terrain, and has 3000 ft of elevation.
Where? When? How much?
- Date: Saturday 6th March 2027
- Registration: 6:30am - 8:15am
- Start: 8:30am
- Cut-off time: 8:30pm
- Location: Morland Village Hall CA10 3AS
- Parking: Available
- Entry Fees: £61 Standard Entry, or £59 Affiliated; £80 Relay
- Included: Finishers medal, water and snacks at four checkpoints.
- Trophies: For 1st male, 1st female, 1st non-binary, 1st FV50, 60 & 70, and 1st MV50, 60 & 70.
- Optional Purchases: Commemorative tee for £10.
- Tree Planting: Option to plant a tree with Trees Not Tees.
Cancellation Policy
Bookings may be transferred to another runner up to 3 weeks before the event via the booking partner. Deferrals are possible only when the event is full, up to 4 weeks before the start, and can only be done once. No refunds are offered. Booking protection with XCover is available at sign-up.
FAQ's
- Race Pack Email: Final details, including a printable route map, will be emailed two weeks before the race.
- Kit List: Available to download.
- Cutoff Time: 12 hours, with tail runners for support.
- Walkers Allowed: Yes, as long as the course can be completed within 12 hours.
- Age Requirement: Minimum age of 20 on race day.
- Running with Dogs: Allowed, but dogs must be on a lead in areas with livestock and kept short at the start.