Run Leicester Festival
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Run Leicester Festival 2026
Run Leicester Festival takes place on 11 October 2026 at Victoria Park in Leicester. The event offers two measured race distances that start from Victoria Park and run through city centre streets and nearby parks, with organised entertainment along sections of the route.
Race distances
- 13.1 miles Half Marathon
- 10 km 10K
Entry is offered in earlybird, standard and late price bands with different rates for UKA affiliated and non affiliated entrants. Prices for the Half Marathon range from £31 to £39 depending on affiliation and entry period; the 10K ranges from £19 to £27. An administration fee of 5% is added to orders by the online entry system. British Athletics/UKA membership is checked at registration and the appropriate discount is applied; Welsh and Scottish athletics members should use the equivalent entry option.
Entries close at midnight on Wednesday 7 October 2026 or earlier if places sell out; there will be no entries on the day. Transfers are allowed until Sunday 4 October 2026. Deferrals are allowed until Friday 11 September 2026, with an exception for confirmed COVID-19 positive tests allowing later deferral with proof. Runners may downgrade from the Half Marathon to the 10K by contacting the organisers.
Organiser: Run Leicester Festival. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
