Run Leicester Festival
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Run Leicester Festival 2027
Run Leicester Festival is scheduled for 10 October 2027 in Leicester, with the event base at Victoria Park. The programme includes a Half Marathon and a 10K race that route through city centre streets and local parks, with entertainment provided along the course. The organiser expects thousands of runners from the county and beyond.
Entry is offered in earlybird, standard and late periods with separate UKA-affiliated and non-affiliated prices. Typical entry fees range from £33 to £43 for the Half Marathon and £23 to £31 for the 10K, with an administration fee of 5% added by the online entry partner. Entries close 6 October 2027 and there will be no entries on the day; the organiser may close entries earlier if the event sells out.
Transfers and deferrals are permitted under set conditions: transfers are allowed until 3 October 2027 and deferrals until 10 September 2027, with a COVID-19 exception for deferrals supported by evidence. Runners can swap down from the Half Marathon to the 10K by contacting the organiser. General event information and frequently asked questions are provided by the organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- Half Marathon: 13.1 miles
- 10K: 10 km
