Derby Running Festival
Thulston, United Kingdom • 2 Aug 2026
Event overview
The Derby Running Festival takes place at Elvaston Castle Country Park in Derby on Sunday 2 August 2026. The festival is organised by RunThrough and is in its fourth year. It was booked 131 times in the last month. Distances offered include:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
Entry fees listed for the event are: 5K £26, 10K £28, Half Marathon £31, and a RunThrough Foundation Place option at £80 (no fundraising required).
Course and event services
The course follows a flat multi-terrain route on a mixture of trail, tarmac and footpaths, passing through the castle’s Grade II listed grounds, past the hall and the Golden Gates. The event is Run Britain/UKA licensed and officially measured. The half marathon is run as four laps plus one short out-and-back with about 37 m elevation. The 10K is two laps with about 18 m elevation. The 5K is two laps with about 9 m elevation.
Entries include a unique 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 and free partner goodies. Organisers note sustainability measures are in place. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.