Chepstow Running Festival January 2027
Sun, Jan 24, 2027
St Lawrence Rd, Chepstow
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Join us for the Chepstow Running Festival on Sunday 24th January 2027!
Be part of a unique race day at the Chepstow Running Festival, featuring Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K distances set within the impressive grounds of the iconic Chepstow Racecourse. This mass-participation event offers runners the chance to experience a memorable course in one of the region’s most distinctive sporting venues.
Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, and 1 more
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Sun, Jan 24, 2027
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Chepstow, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
St Lawrence Rd, Chepstow NP16 6EH, UK
Start times
Half Marathon: 9:30 AM10k: 10:15 AM5k: 10:25 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Chepstow Running Festival January 2027
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£34
10k
10km
£30
5k
5km
£28
RunThrough Foundation
£80
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£34
10k
10km
£30
5k
5km
£28
RunThrough Foundation
£80
Route information
Run within the racecourse grounds and enjoy a welcoming festival atmosphere from start to finish. With clearly marked routes, supportive marshals, and a lively event hub, this event is perfect for runners of all abilities, whether you are chasing a new PB or enjoying a brilliant day out on the course.
Course Maps
Half Marathon | 10k | 5k
What's included
- Unique themed medal
- Chip timed results
- Free official event photographs
- Water
- Fruit & Flapjack
How to get there
St Lawrence Rd, Chepstow NP16 6EH, UK
Get full directionsBy Car
Not far from the toll-free Severn Bridge, Chepstow Racecourse is on the A466 Chepstow to Monmouth road.
From the M4 East (Junction 21) or M4 West (Junction 23), take the M48 and exit at Junction 2 (Chepstow), and follow the brown racecourse signs. By Train
Chepstow Station, just a 10 minute walk from the town centre, is well served by trains from from Birmingham, Cardiff, Cheltenham Spa, Derby, Gloucester, Newport and Nottingham.
Connections are available at Newport for London (Paddington), Hereford, Shrewsbury, Crewe, Manchester,Swansea and all parts of Wales. Also, Bristol, Bath, Exeter, Salisbury, Portsmouth and all parts of South and West England.
Connections are also available at Cheltenham Spa for Yorkshire, North East of England and Scotland.
Shuttle Bus
There is a shuttle bus service that operates from Chepstow Train Station to the Racecourse via the town's bus station. The service also operates from Newport Train Station direct to the Racecourse.
Event day logistics
START TIME
09:30 am - Half Marathon start
10:15 am - 10k start
10:25 am - 5k start
CUT OFF TIME
3 Hours
MINIMUM AGES
Half Marathon - 17 years and above
10k - 15 years and above
5k - 11 years and above
BAGGAGE
We will have a secure marquee where you can leave your baggage. We recommend you bring as little baggage as possible. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number, you simply tear it off and attach to your bag. To collect, show your number to our staff and they will help you find your baggage.
TOILETS
Toilets available at the racecourse.
REFRESHMENTS
There will be water provided at the 5k point of the race, and there will also be water available at the finish along with your post race goodies and medal.
RESULTS
Results will be available here immediately after the race.
PICTURES
We will have an official photographer at the event, please check out our photos page after the race.
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FAQs
How many laps will I have to run at the Chepstow Racecourse 5k, 10k & Half Marathon - August?
The course is a 5k loop so 5k runners will run 1 lap, 10k runners will run 2 laps, and Half Marathon runners will run 4 laps.
What kind of terrain does the Chepstow Racecourse 5k, 10k & Half Marathon - August take place on?
The whole course is run on tarmac paths and roads inside the racecourse, so it's fast and a great chance for a PB.
Are there age requirements to enter the Chepstow Racecourse 5k, 10k & Half Marathon - August
Yes, all entrants must be 11 and over to enter the 5k, 15 and over to enter the 10k, and 17 and over to enter the Half Marathon.
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