Charnwood Marathon

The BB-Charnwood Marathon is a scenic walk / running challenge event taking place in Charnwood, Leicestershire, and starts and finishes at Brush Bowls & Sports Club. There are two course options: a long route of 27 miles and a short route of 18 miles, taking in the Outwoods, Blackbrook Reservoir, Mount St Bernard Abbey, Bardon Hill, Copt Oak, short loop goes to Beacon Hill whilst long route goes to Bradgate Park, Swithland Woods and Woodhouse Eaves.

BB-CM 2026

Date: Saturday 21 March 2026

Entry: LDWA Members £17,  Non-Members £21. 16-17 year-olds £7.

Registration includes snacks and drinks at checkpoints, a hot meal at the finish and a certificate for all finishers. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, provided they are insured and kept on a lead. Participants must be 16 years or older. 16–17 year-olds are welcome but must be accompanied by a responsible adult/ legal guardian who is 18 years or older for the duration of the event.

The event has a limit of 300. Entries close on 13 March 2026. No entries on the day. 

ENTER ONLINE HERE

• BB-Charnwood Marathon 2026 Event Disclaimer (pdf)
• Latest Route Descriptions and GPS files to be added here at a later date