We're proud to be supporting the 40th Great Cumbrian Run! Back in Carlisle on Sunday, October 6, 2024, marking a major milestone for Cumbria’s premier running event! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting, this iconic race offers something for everyone, including a Half Marathon, 10K run, and family-friendly fun runs.
Managed by Better and Sport in Action, this event is more than just a race - it's a community celebration.
Win 3x Free Entries! How to enter our competition:
As part of our partnership with The Great Cumbrian Run 2024, we're giving away THREE free entries to the Great Cumbrian Run Half Marathon!
How do I enter your competition?
To enter our competition make sure to head over to follow socials, click on the video below where the competition will be announced soon.
The Competition Terms & Conditions
Competition only available via Facebook and Instagram. Closes midnight 25th September. Winners announced 26th September. Terms & conditions apply. Only one entry per person. By entering you agree to receive our marketing emails. Instructions will be sent to your inbox.
How to enter The Great Cumbrian Run 2024
You can enter on results base using this link.
What is The Great Cumbrian Run 2024 route?
The Great Cumbrian Run 2024 is great! Relatively flat with a chance to take in Historic Carlisle, followed by the countryside and many of its parks.
It starts at the Sheepmount Athletics stadium, makes a couple of loops through Carlisle City centre, along the old west walls, back around passed the Cathedral and finally around Carlisle Castle. After this the route heads North West towards Linstock, and back through both Rickerby and Bitts Park to finish back at the Sheepmount Athletics Stadium.
A link to the full route and GPS file can be found here.
The Great Cumbrian 10K Run
The Great Cumbrian 10K - Starting along side the Half Marathon, the mainly closed-road 10K route will go through the City Centre then head up Brampton Road taking the turning into Rickerby park turning right passing the War Memorial to the fallen of the Great War (1914-1918) crossing the Memorial Bridge and running along the new path back to Bitts park and then to the finish on the track at Sheepmount Athletics Stadium.
View the full course here
Family Fun Runs
Who are Better?
Better is the UK's largest charitable social enterprise, operating over 250 leisure centres across the UK and Ireland. As a not-for-profit charitable trust, Better reinvests all profits into the local community When you run, you're not just crossing a finish line; you're helping local children enjoy school holiday activities and giving more people access to learn to swim programs.
Who are Sport In Action?
Sport in Action, a well-established events company based in Carlisle, ensures that every detail of the race is crafted with athletes in mind. Known for organizing top-quality events like the Solway Coast Marathon and The Santa Dash for Jigsaw Children’s Hospice, Sport in Action brings safety, integrity, and respect to every race they manage.