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 DE72 3EP. This is the fourth year the 5K, 10K and Half Marathon are held around the castle grounds. The event is Run Britain/UKA licensed and officially measured. The course is described as flat and multi-terrain, using a mixture of trail, tarmac and footpaths and passing through the site’s grade II listed grounds, past the hall and the Golden Gates. Entries include a unique themed medal, free race photos, chip-timed results and post-race goodies. An event village will offer food and drink options and partner-provided items. An event t-shirt is available at checkout for £15 (retail value £25). There is also an entry option listed as RunThrough Foundation Place with no fundraising required, priced at £80.
Race details
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
The Half Marathon course has an elevation change of 37 m and consists of 4 laps plus one short out-and-back, on trail, tarmac and footpath surfaces. The 10K has an elevation change of 18 m and comprises 2 laps on the same mix of surfaces. The 5K has an elevation change of 9 m and comprises 2 laps on trail, tarmac and footpath. Entry fees shown for the event are £26 for the 5K, £28 for the 10K and £31 for the Half Marathon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.