Races Half marathon · Cockermouth, UK
North Lakes Half Marathon
North Lakes Half Marathon is a rolling half marathon in Cockermouth, UK, held each February. Road course on country lanes through the Lorton Valley from Cockermouth Market Place. Measured route data shows about 180 m of climbing, with the high point near 130 m above sea level. Early February in Cumbria is cold and often wet, with temperatures of 1 to 7°C. With North Lakes Half Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
February
every year
Course
rolling
Half marathon
Conditions
Early February in Cumbria is cold and often wet, with temperatures of 1 to 7°C.
Racing this course well
Road course on country lanes through the Lorton Valley from Cockermouth Market Place. Measured route data shows about 180 m of climbing, with the high point near 130 m above sea level.
With North Lakes Half Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
Official North Lakes Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Also on the day
- 10k
The course in numbers
The route starts and finishes near Cockermouth town centre and runs through the quiet lanes of the Lorton Valley.
- Surface
- Road
- Total climb
- 180 m
- Start altitude
- 45 m
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Asked often
- When is the North Lakes Half Marathon?
- It is held each February in Cockermouth, UK. Check the official North Lakes Half Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the North Lakes Half Marathon course flat?
- Road course on country lanes through the Lorton Valley from Cockermouth Market Place. Measured route data shows about 180 m of climbing, with the high point near 130 m above sea level.
- How do I enter the North Lakes Half Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served.
- How should I train for the North Lakes Half Marathon?
- Train specifically for Cockermouth — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. With RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week.
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