Great Eastern Run
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Event overview
The AEPG Great Eastern Run takes place on 12 October 2025 in Peterborough City Centre with the start and finish at the Embankment. The event includes the following distances:
- Half Marathon
- Annas Hope 5K Fun Run
Entries are open for the 2025 event. A bespoke medal is available to all finishers and trophies are awarded to top finishers and category winners.
Course and race details
The route is described as a very flat course on fully closed roads around Peterborough City Centre. Chip timing is in operation for both the Half Marathon and the 5K. There are five water stations on the Half Marathon course; cups are provided at each station and a bottle of water is given at the finish with the goody bag. Bottles for the 5K are available at the finish only. Medical support and marshals are present on course.
Race rules include an age limit of 17+ for the Half Marathon, a cutoff of 3 hours 30 minutes for the Half Marathon and 1 hour for the 5K, and a ban on in-ear headphones (bone-conducting headphones are permitted if marshal instructions remain audible). Entries are non-refundable; transfers and deferrals are allowed until 28 September 2025. Photos and video will be taken on the day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.