Run Leicester Festival
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Event overview
Run Leicester Festival takes place in Leicester on Sunday 11 October 2026. The event starts and finishes at Victoria Park and uses routes through the city centre and local parks. The organiser plans on-route entertainment and a redesigned race arena on Victoria Park. Part of the event’s proceeds are donated to LOROS Hospice. The festival includes opportunities for spectators and volunteers, and the organiser seeks groups to provide entertainment and sponsorship partners.
Distances
- 13.1 miles (Half Marathon)
- 10 km
Entry and policies
Entry follows tiered pricing windows (earlybird, standard, late) with fees published by the organiser. Registration closes on 7 October 2026 at 23:59. There will be no entries on the day, and the organiser may close entries earlier if the event sells out. Transfers are allowed until 4 October 2026. Deferrals are permitted until 11 September 2026; an exception may be made for a positive COVID-19 test with proof. Runners may swap from the Half Marathon down to the 10 km distance by contacting the organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
