Derby Running Festival

Thulston, United Kingdom • 2 Aug 2026

Event overview

The Derby Running Festival takes place on Sunday 2 August 2026 at Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby. The event is Run Britain/UKA licensed and the courses are officially measured. Distances on offer:

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • Half Marathon
    A group booking option for six places is also listed.

Course and entries

The course is described as flat and multi-terrain, using a mixture of trail, tarmac and footpaths through the castle grounds, past the hall and the Golden Gates of the Grade II listed site. Course formats and elevation: the half marathon comprises four laps plus a short out-and-back with total elevation of 37 m; the 10k is two laps with 18 m elevation; the 5k is two laps with 9 m elevation. Included with entries are a themed medal, free race photos, chip-timed results and post-race goodies. The event features marshals on course and an event village with food and drink options provided by partners. A RunThrough Kit technical t-shirt with the event logo is offered separately for £12 (retail value £22). Entry fees shown are: 5K £26, 10K £28, Half Marathon £30, group booking £140. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

21 km
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Group Booking (6 Places)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Run a scenic off road half marathon through undulating Sherwood forest on Sunday 2 November, taking you across private woodland trails for a true trail running challenge. Entries are now closed.

Choose scenic 8.4 km or 16.4 km trails from Hartington through Beresford, Wolfscote and Biggin Dale. Finish at the village hall for hot drinks, local cheese and a goodie bag with farmhouse cheddar, crackers and a mini bottle of port.

Run the Shepshed 7, a measured seven mile, two lap race through traffic free mixed terrain in Garendon Park. Limited entries, chip timing and a commemorative T shirt make this a scenic autumn challenge for club and casual runners.

Tackle the Seagrave Wolds Challenge on 8 November 2025 in Seagrave, Leicestershire. This 16 mile cross country run or walk welcomes runners and walkers with changing routes, refreshment stops and a friendly non competitive atmosphere.

Push your limits on the Linacre Infini Trail Race, a six hour lapped event of 5 km circuits through scenic wooded valley trails with short climbs. Tackle as many laps as you can and earn a bespoke medal once you complete a lap.

Test your navigation and stamina in the Peak District at Peak Raid Race 3 in Alstonefield, a 3 hour score event where you choose your own route to collect the most points. Solo and pairs welcome for a scenic autumn challenge.