Northstowe Festival of Running 2024
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Northstowe Festival of Running 2024
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Liven up your weekend with this vibrant event for all the family at Northstowe. Packed with activities, food and music and with a variety of race distances to choose from, this running festival has something for everyone, no matter their age or ability.
Half Marathon, 10k and 5k
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Sat, 31 Aug 2024
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Northstowe, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Northstowe Western Park, Northstowe, Cambridge CB24 1BZ, UK
Start times
Saturday, 31 Aug 2024
Half Marathon:
9:30 am 10k:
9:30 am 5k:
2:30 pm Event summary
Here are the distances available for Northstowe Festival of Running 2024
Half Marathon
21.1km
£28 - £30
10k
10km
£22 - £24
5k
5km
£13 - £15
Route information
All 3 courses will take routes in and around Northstowe. There are distance options for runners of all ages and abilities including a Half Marathon, 10k and 5k.
Half Marathon
This very flat multi-terrain course will take you from the new developments of modern Northstowe Town, via peaceful paths around the Bug Hunter Waters lake and out past some of neighbouring Longstanton’s historic landmarks into the surrounding countryside with its open skies and expansive natural vistas, before coming back to the finish line at Western Park and the runners’ village, packed with free entertainment and a delicious street food market.
10k
This very flat multi-terrain course will take you from the new developments of modern Northstowe Town, via peaceful paths and out past some of neighbouring Longstanton’s historic landmarks into the surrounding countryside with its open skies and expansive natural vistas before coming back to the finish line at Western Park and the runners’ village packed with free entertainment and a delicious street food market.
5k
This route takes you along the greenways and around scenic Bug Hunter Waters lake before coming back to the finish line at Western Park and the runners’ village packed with free entertainment and a delicious street food market.
What's included
- Finisher's Medal
- Goodies
- Chip-timing
- Marshalled course
- Water stations
- Bag drop
- Toilets
- Parking
- Professional medical cover
- Free Massage
- Finisher's T-shirt (optional)
- Event village
- Street food market
- Live music entertainment
- Yoga and fitness classes
- Activities for children and adults
How to get there
Northstowe Western Park, Northstowe, Cambridge CB24 1BZ, UK
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Northstowe is well connected by road to surrounding towns and cities. Cambridge is only 20 minutes away along the A14.
By Public Transport
The Busway connects Northstowe with Cambridge.
Event day logistics
09:30 Half Marathon and 10k start
14:30 5k starts
13:30 Family Mile starts
Age Restrictions
- 17 years or older for the half marathon
- 15 years or older for the 10k
- 11 years or older for the 5k
Event Village
There will be a buzzing event village, offering a wide range of activities in addition to the running. These activities will include;
- Fitness & yoga
- Dance classes
- Live performances
- Active plays and games
- Street food market
FAQs
Do I have to run to enjoy the Northstowe Festival of Running?
Not at all! There are distances for runners of all ages and abilities, but if that's not your speed there'll be an event village with plenty to keep you entertained.
Can I run with my children at the Northstowe Festival of Running?
Absolutely! This is a family-friendly event where runners of all ages are encouraged to participate. There will be a family mile run specifically for everyone to run together.
Can we bring spectators to the Northstowe Festival of Running?
Of course! All are welcome to make this day as atmospheric and memorable as possible.
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