74th Brampton to Carlisle 10 Mile Road Race

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74th Brampton to Carlisle 10 Mile Road Race

Date
Sunday 15th November

Start Time
10:00

Start
William Howard School, Brampton

Finish
The Sands Centre, Carlisle

Distance
10 miles

Route Summary

Distance
10 miles

Terrain
Road (fully tarmac)

Elevation
240 ft

Licence Number
Coming Soon

Water Stations
2

The Route

The Brampton to Carlisle is a rapid, accurate 10 mile course in North Cumbria.
It starts at William Howard School in Brampton and finishes on Eden Bridge in Carlisle,
close to the Sands Centre.

The route follows the A689 through Newby East before joining the B6264 into Carlisle.
It is fully on road, flat, and ideal for running a fast time.

The course is fully marshalled.

Entry Information

Affiliated Fee
£27 (UKA)

Unaffiliated Fee
£29

Minimum Age
17

Entry Limit
1,000

Closing Date
8th November

Transfers
No

Refunds
No

Chip Timing
Yes

Licence Number
Coming Soon

Cut‑off Time
2 Hours (this is necessary for safety)

Race entries are managed via the SportsSoft platform.
Click below to enter the 2026 Brampton to Carlisle 10 Mile Road Race.

Enter via SportsSoft

The race is a point to point race starting in Brampton and finishing in Carlisle. Race buses are available for travel between the start and the finish and for bags.

Start – William Howard School, Brampton (CA8 1AR)

The race starts at William Howard School in Brampton, located on the A6071.

Parking at the Start

There is no dedicated event parking at the school. Limited on‑street parking is available around Brampton, but DO NOT park on the main road outside the school as this will impede the race start.

Finish – The Sands Leisure Centre, Carlisle (CA1 1JQ)

The race finishes at The Sands Leisure Centre in Carlisle, close to the city centre and easy to reach by car.

Parking in Carlisle

Carlisle offers a wide range of pay‑and‑display car parks within walking distance of the finish. Options include:

The Sands Car Park (adjacent to the finish)
Swifts Bank Car Park (next to The Sands Centre)
Castle Car Park, Devonshire Walk (CA3 8AN) – a large alternative around 10 minutes’ walk away

These locations are ideal for runners planning to return to Carlisle after the race.

Public Transport

Carlisle offers a range of public transport options, including long distance and local trains stopping at Carlisle Railway Station, about 10 minutes walk from the location of the finish at The Sands Centre, where race buses can take you to the start. Sunday morning timetables are however limited before 9am, so you may wish to stay overnight if using public transport.

Departure Location
Behind DFS, next to The Sands Centre (CA1 1JG)

Departure Times
08:00–08:45 (last bus 08:45)

Ticket Cost
£5 (add to race entry)

Ticket Check
Show ticket issued with race number

Priority
Pre‑booked runners first

Bag Drop
Buses take bags from start to finish — available to all runners

Before the Start

Registration: William Howard School, Brampton

Number Collection:
Numbers are posted to your home address in advance.
Late number collection available at the registration desk at William Howard School.

Bag Drop:
Bags are loaded onto the designated bag‑drop bus at William Howard School.
Make sure your bag tag is attached before loading your bag.
Last bag‑drop bus leaves 10 minutes before the race start.
Bags are transported to the finish area at The Sands Centre.

At the Start

Toilets available.
Warm‑up area provided.
Marshals will guide runners to the start area.
The race begins promptly — please arrive in good time.

On the Course

Fully marked 10‑mile route.
Marshals at all key junctions.
Two water stations on the course.
Medical support positioned along the course and at the finish.

At the Finish

Finish line located near The Sands Centre.
Water and refreshments available.
Bag drop collection point clearly signed.
Medical team on hand if required.
T‑Shirt Collection: If selected during entry, collect inside the sports hall.

After the Race

Prizegiving:
Held in the sports hall at The Sands Centre.
12:00 presentation for the top 10 male and top 10 female athletes.
Team and age‑group prizes sent out after the event.
Prize winners will receive email correspondence to arrange delivery.

Results published online shortly after the event.

Prizes

Headline Prizes

£250 to first male + £100 bonus if sub 49 minutes.

£250 to first female + £100 bonus if sub 55 minutes.

Senior Men

1st £250
2nd £100
3rd £75
4th £60
5th £50
6th £40
7th £35
8th £35
9th £30
10th £25

Senior Women

1st £250
2nd £100
3rd £75
4th £60
5th £50
6th £40
7th £35
8th £35
9th £30
10th £25

Men’s Team Prizes

1st 3 × £25
2nd 3 × £20
3rd 3 × £15

Women’s Team Prizes

1st 3 × £25
2nd 3 × £20
3rd 3 × £15

Men’s Masters Teams

1st 3 × £25
2nd 3 × £20
3rd 3 × £15

Women’s Masters Teams

1st 3 × £25
2nd 3 × £20
3rd 3 × £15

Men’s Age Groups

Over 40
1st £40 2nd £25 3rd £15

Over 45
1st £40 2nd £25 3rd £15

Over 50
1st £40 2nd £25 3rd £15

Over 55
1st £40 2nd £25 3rd £15

Over 60
1st £40 2nd £25 3rd £15

Over 65
1st £40 2nd £25 3rd £15

Over 70
1st £40 2nd £25 3rd £15

Women’s Age Groups

Over 35
1st £40 2nd £25 3rd £15

Over 40
1st £40 2nd £25 3rd £15

Over 45
1st £40 2nd £25 3rd £15

Over 50
1st £40 2nd £25 3rd £15

Over 55
1st £40 2nd £25 3rd £15

Over 60
1st £40 2nd £25 3rd £15

Over 65
1st £40 2nd £25 3rd £15

Over 70
1st £20 2nd £10

Please note: Age group prize list may alter depending on number of athletes competing.

Results

The race is fully chip timed, ensuring accurate results for all athletes.

Live results will be available shortly after you finish via:

https://www.timingupnorthresults.co.uk/

We will also publish the full verified results on the Border Harriers website.

All performances will be submitted to Power of 10 and will appear on athlete profiles once processed.

Coming soon

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