Nottingham Running Festival
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Nottingham Running Festival
The Nottingham Running Festival takes place on 30 August 2026 at Nottingham Racecourse, set within Colwick Country Park in Nottingham. The event supports Nottinghamshire Hospice and offers multiple race distances on a predominantly flat, fast course with lakeside paths and wide open trails.
Available distances:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Junior race
Course details: the half marathon records 20 m elevation and uses 4 laps plus a mini lap on road and gravel; the 10K records 10 m elevation and uses 2 laps on road and gravel; the 5K records 5 m elevation and uses 1 lap on road and gravel; the junior race is on road. Each kilometre is marked with distance flags and marshals are positioned around the route to guide participants.
Included with entry are a themed medal, free race photos, chip-timed results, and post race goodies. The event village offers food and drink options and partner giveaways. Organisers note a focus on sustainability and offer an event t-shirt at a discounted rate as an optional purchase through their kit partner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
