Nottingham Running Festival
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Nottingham Running Festival - August 2026
The Nottingham Running Festival takes place at Nottingham Racecourse within Colwick Country Park in Nottingham on Sunday 30 August 2026. The event offers multiple race options across the park and racecourse setting.
Distances include:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
- Junior Race
The course is described as fast and flat and follows lakeside paths and wide open trails, with sections on road and gravel. The route includes running inside one of the UK’s oldest racecourses.
Route details given for each distance include elevation and lap information: the half marathon lists about 20 m elevation with four laps plus a mini lap on road and gravel; the 10K lists about 10 m elevation with two laps; the 5K lists about 5 m elevation with one lap; the junior race runs on road.
Entries include a themed medal, free race photos, chip-timed results and post race goodies. An event village provides food and drink options and marshals are present to guide runners. There is an optional RunThrough Kit technical T-shirt available at a reduced price and an organiser focus on sustainability. A charity entry option is available for Nottinghamshire Hospice. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
