Draycote Water is set in the heart of Warwickshire and is an ideal place for a run. We have organised this years race two weeks before the Warwick Half Marathon to help runners to prepare for the event.
For an added challenge we will offer a prize to any runner tha can "Beat the Hour!"
A mixed ability race. All runners are welcome.
Draycote Water is a 650 acre reservoir set high in the rolling Warwickshire countryside, with good access from M1, M6, M45 and M40 motorways. Draycote Water is near the village of Dunchurch in the county of Warwickshire. Draycote Water is clearly signposted from the village of Danchurch. It is three and a half miles south west of Rugby and approximately nine miles east of Coventry.
From the South take J17, M45 off the M1 and go through Dunchurch; or exit M40 J11 Banbury, follow signs to Southam.
From the East, go to the end of the A14 and go through Rugby, signpost Dunchurch.
From the M6 South exit junction 1, Rugby, follow signs for Dunchurch or M1 south exit J20, Lutterworth and follow signs to Rugby and then Dunchurch.
Approximate distances:
15 miles
from Warwick
24 miles from Banbury
54 miles from Cheltenham
57 miles
from Nottingham
59 miles from Luton
Bus no. 63/64/64A from Rugby, please check timetable as not all services stop at Draycote Water
By Train: http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/posters/RUG.pdf
Car parking charges are £3.50 per vehicle all day. We would advise you to share cars if at all possible.