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Nottingham Running Festival

Nottingham, United Kingdom • 30 Aug 2026

Event Overview

The Nottingham Running Festival takes place on Sunday, 30th August 2026 at Colwick Park, within the Nottingham Racecourse grounds. The event offers four race distances: a 5K, a 10K, a Half Marathon, and a Junior Race. The event also offers charity places in support of Nottinghamshire Hospice.

Distances and Course

The course is flat and uses a mix of road and gravel terrain. It features lakeside paths, open trails, and a section inside the historic Nottingham Racecourse. The Half Marathon has an elevation gain of 20m over 4 laps plus a mini lap. The 10K has 10m of elevation over 2 laps. The 5K has 5m of elevation over 1 lap.

What's Included

Entry includes a unique themed medal, free race photos, chip-timed results, and post-race goodies. An optional event-branded technical t-shirt can be purchased separately. There is an event village with food and drink options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Nottingham

Race information

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Half Marathon
Half Marathon
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