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Nottingham Running Festival

Nottingham, United Kingdom • 30 Aug 2026

The Nottingham Running Festival August 2026, held at Nottingham Racecourse within Colwick Country Park, offers a variety of race distances including 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and a Junior Race. The event features a fast, flat course with scenic lakeside paths and wide open trails, combining road and gravel terrain. Participants enjoy the unique experience of running inside one of the UK’s oldest racecourses. The festival provides chip-timed results, themed medals, free race photos, and a lively event village with food and drink options. Sustainability efforts and high-quality technical t-shirts are also highlights, making it a welcoming and well-organized event for runners of all levels. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Nottingham

Race information

Registration
21 km
20 m+
Half Marathon
10 km
10 m+
10k
5 km
5 m+
Junior Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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