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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.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Thulston

Race information

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