Kirkbride Half Marathon
The Kirkbride Half Marathon is a road race held in Cumbria, starting and finishing at The White Heather Hotel on the Old Airfield in Kirkbride. The course is officially measured and certified by the Association of UK Course Measurers, ensuring an accurate distance for participants.
The route consists of a half marathon distance (13.1 miles) and is designed as a flat course with minimal elevation. The layout involves two distinct loops. The first is a 5.3-mile loop that passes through Kirkbride and Newton Arlosh. The second is a longer 7.8-mile loop that also passes through Kirkbride before extending further and returning through Newton Arlosh to the finish line. The race takes place on quiet country roads and is described as a high-speed route due to its lack of significant hills.
On-site facilities at the race headquarters include toilets for both men and women, as well as a designated baggage lay-down area. Ample parking is available directly at the hotel site. Water stations are positioned at approximately the 4-mile and 8-mile markers, where bottled water is provided on tables for runners to collect.
Participants receive their race numbers and timing chips during the registration period on the morning of the event. Results are processed electronically and made available online shortly after the race begins. The event follows UKA rules, and a full risk assessment is displayed at the headquarters. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Race Information
- Date: June 28th, 2026
- Start Time: 09:10
- Race License Number: 30289
- Course Measurement Number: 19/029
- Parking: Ample parking is available on site.
- Facilities: Toilets for both male/female are available. Baggage lay down area will be available.
- Race Numbers and Race day Information: Race numbers, timing chips, etc. will be issued at race registration. Race day information will be emailed to all entrants in the week leading to the race. If any updates are required to the race information they will appear on this page as well as the Sport in Action home page.
- Registration: 07:45 – 08:45
- Course: The route starts close to the White Heather Hotel. This course is best described as flat and is a must for anyone looking for a PB. The roads are quiet country roads and very flat. The course takes you round two loops the first a 5.3 loop through Kirkbride and Newton Arlosh. The second 7.8 mile loop after passing the start and going through Kirkbride and passing the turn over the bridge on the first loop and take a longer loop back to Newton Arlosh and back to the finish at the White Heather Hotel.
- Athletes are requested to follow the race director’s instructions and be aware of the dangers of cars and cyclist. See the links for a map of routes: Route Map
- Risk Assessment: A full course risk assessment will be on display at the event HQ on race day together with maps of the route, the race permit and the measurement certificate in accordance with UKA rules.
- Water Stations: The Water stations will be positioned at approx 3m cups, 5.5 cups & 9m water will be in bottles. You will be required to take the bottle from the table they will not be handed to you.
- Race Safety Briefing: Race briefing will take place at 08:45
- Results: The results will be available live online approx. 20mins after the start go to: http://www.timingupnorthresults.co.uk/
- Prize Presentation: Prizes for the 1st 2nd & 3rd Male & Female finishers will take place approximately 10mins after the 3rd Male or Female competitor has finished. The remaining age group prizes will be paid via BACS payment within 7 days this is to allow for any queries.
- Prizes: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Male and Female. Age Groups 20 to 29, 30 to 39 etc. – These prizes will be awarded as follows Male or Female age groups with less than 17 competitors 1st Place only, Male or Female age groups with 18 to 27 competitors 1st