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Derby Running Festival 5k, 10k & Half Marathon August 2026
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About
Run the stunning gardens and grounds of Elvaston Castle Country Park in the Derby Running Festival. This Grade II listed castle and gardens will be a brilliant backdrop for a fun and inclusive running festival for all abilities and ages. Come for a scenic run and bespoke finisher's medal.
5k, 10k, Half Marathon, and 1 more
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Sun, Aug 2, 2026
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Derby, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Elvaston Castle, Derby DE72 3EP, UK
Start times
5k: 9:45 AM10k: 9:30 AMHalf Marathon: 9:00 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Derby Running Festival 5k, 10k & Half Marathon August 2026
5k
5km
1 Loop
£26
10k
10km
2 Loops
£28
Half Marathon
13.1mi
4 Loops
£31
RunThrough Foundation
£80
5k
5km
1 Loop
£26
10k
10km
2 Loops
£28
Half Marathon
13.1mi
4 Loops
£31
RunThrough Foundation
£80
Route information
RACE DISTANCE & START TIMES
09:00 - Half Marathon
Elevation - 37m | Laps - 4 + One short out-and-back | Terrain - Trail / Tarmac / Footpath
09:30 - 10k
Elevation - 18m | Laps - 2 | Terrain - Trail / Tarmac / Footpath
09:45 - 5k
Elevation - 9m | Laps - 2 | Terrain - Trail / Tarmac / Footpath
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What's included
- Post-race goodies
- Finisher's medal
- Chip timing
- Free race day photos
- Toilets
- Fully marked and marshalled course
How to get there
Elvaston Castle, Derby DE72 3EP, UK
Get full directionsParking
There is a car park available on-site.
By Car
Elvaston Castle is 5 miles from Derby city centre and about 12 miles from Nottingham and easily accessible via the B5010 from the A6 and A52.
Event day logistics
09:00 Half Marathon starts
09:30 10k starts
09:45 5k starts
CUT OFF
There is a 3 hour cut-off due to a partial road closure.
Race Pack
Race Packs must be collected on the day of the event, before the start of your race, from registration. Please be aware that you will not receive anything in the post.
Age Requirements
- 5k - 11 and older
- 10k - 15 and older
- Half Marathon - 17 and older
Bag Drop
There will be a secure area where bags can be left, though it is recommended that you bring as little baggage as possible. Your bag tag is attached to your race number which you can tear off and attach to your bag.
Refreshments
There will be water stations at the lap point of the route.
Toilets
There will be plenty of portable toilets available on-site.
Race Results
Your race timings will be published on the RunThrough results page after the race.
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