THE GREAT CUMBRIAN RUN 2024

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THE 40TH GREAT CUMBRIAN RUN

Cumbria's leading Half Marathon returns to Carlisle on Sunday 6 October 2024.

Not sure what to buy a friend or family member? Why not surprise them with an entry to the 40th Great Cumbrian Run.

If you don’t know their details, just enter yours when entering and they can be changed after Christmas.

 

Better and Sport in Action are proud to manage The Great Cumbrian Run! 

Better are the largest charitable social enterprise delivering leisure, health and community services across the UK. We operate over 250 leisure centres across the UK and Ireland. We are a Social Enterprise and a not-for-profit charitable trust which simply means that our profits are put back into the facilities we run and the local community - Because you run, local children can enjoy school holiday activities. Because you run, more people can learn to swim.

Sport in Action is a well-established events company that run events in and around Carlisle. Founded in 2012, their mission is to provide high quality events with athletes at the heart of their work - ensuring safety, integrity and respect for all at every event. Solway Coast Marathon, Carlisle Resolution Run, Castle 5k Series and The Santa Dash for Jigsaw Childrens Hospital are just some of the annual races in and around Carlisle.

So why not start now? Get entered and start your next challenge today! Entries bookable from 1 October 2023.


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Family Fun Runs

Run 1 - Access to all no times approx 1.3 mile includes a bespoke medal

Run 2 - 10 to 16 year olds approx 2.8 mile includes manual timing and a bespoke medal.

These runs are strictly for fun and it’s all about relaxed exercise, accomplishing personal goals, raising money for a worthwhile cause, and having a laugh in the process. No times, no pressure, no sweat – just some easy moves and lots of laughs. The run is suitable for all the family.

It isn’t about Olympic level athletes aiming for a record time. It’s about mums with prams, dads with toddlers, groups running together, fancy dress, kid’s getting active or even raising money for a well-deserved local cause.

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