Run Leicester Festival
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Event overview
The Run Leicester Festival 2026 takes place in Leicester, Great Britain, on Sunday 11 October 2026. The event starts and finishes at Victoria Park and uses routes through Leicester city centre streets and parks. The festival includes live entertainment along the route and supports the official charity partner, LOROS Hospice. Registration opens on 1 December 2025.
Distances
- 13.1 miles (Half Marathon)
- 10 km (10K)
Entry and administration
Entries are managed through an online entry system and an administration fee is applied to each order. Prices vary by entry period and affiliation; listed example ranges include the Half Marathon from £31 to £39 and the 10K from £19 to £27 depending on UKA affiliation and booking period. UK Athletics/British Athletics membership is checked during registration and the appropriate discount is applied. There will be no entries on the day and organisers may close entries earlier if the event sells out.
Transfers and deferrals are permitted under set conditions: transfers are allowed up to 4 October 2026, and deferrals up to 11 September 2026, with a limited deferral exception for a positive COVID-19 test when evidence is provided. Runners can request to swap from the Half Marathon down to the 10K by contacting the organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
