Nottingham Running Festival

Nottingham, United Kingdom • 30 Aug 2026

Nottingham Running Festival, hosted by RunThrough UK, unfolds at Nottingham Racecourse within Colwick Park. The festival offers Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a Junior Race, with optional RunThrough Kit T-shirts. The fast, flat course weaves along lakeside paths and open trails on road/gravel surfaces, with a unique chance to run inside one of the UK’s oldest racecourses. Distances are run as laps: HM four plus a mini lap; 10K two laps; 5K one lap. Extras include a themed medal, free race photos, chip timing, post-race goodies, marshals support, and a vibrant event village—creating a friendly festival atmosphere for all levels. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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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