Solway Coast Marathon

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The Solway Coast Marathon is a fast road marathon organised by Sport in Action as part of the Festival of Running. Starting and finishing at The White Heather Hotel near Kirkbride, the event is one of Cumbria's premier marathon races and attracts runners seeking a personal best on an officially measured course.

The single lap route follows quiet country roads across the Solway Plain, passing through picturesque villages and open farmland with expansive views towards the Solway Firth. Widely regarded as one of the flattest marathon courses in the UK, the route provides excellent conditions for consistent pacing while offering a peaceful rural setting throughout.

With chip timing, fully marshalled roads, water stations, bespoke finisher's medals and prizes across a range of categories, the Solway Coast Marathon delivers an outstanding race day experience. Its combination of a genuinely fast course, excellent organisation and welcoming atmosphere makes it a popular choice for first time marathon runners and experienced athletes chasing a personal best.

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