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Running GP Croft Motor Circuit November 2026

Name: Running GP Croft Motor Circuit November 2026
Start: 2026-11-01T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-01T15:00:00+00:00
Location: Croft Motor Circuit

Date

Sunday, 1 November 2026

Start Times

09:00Marathon
09:1520 Mile
09:30Metric Marathon
09:45HM

Location

Croft Motor Circuit

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Event guide

Timings, parking, bag drop and the course: everything you need for race day.

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Race Entry Summary

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10K

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10 Mile

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Half Marathon

£32(+ 5% booking fee)

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20 Mile

£36(+ 5% booking fee)

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Marathon

£38(+ 5% booking fee)

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Metric Marathon

£34(+ 5% booking fee)

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Juniors

£10(+ 5% booking fee)

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About This Event

Included in the entry

Unique themed medal

Free race photos

Chip-timed results

Post race goodies

Bag drop

Sunday 1st November 2026Join us on Sunday Sunday 1st November 2026 for the return of the Running GP 5k, 10k, 10mile, Half Marathon, 20mile, Metric Marathon & Marathon at Croft Motor Circuit.

Croft Motor Circuit has been home to many motor racing events since the 1920′s and has previously hosted the British Touring Car Championship, British Rallycross and Pickup Truck Racing race series. This is a unique opportunity to choose from a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, 20mile or marathon and enjoy the thrill of running a brand new course and racing your way to a new chip timed personal best on this smooth traffic free tarmac motor racing circuit!

A Metric Marathon is 26.2 kilometres, offering a brilliant step up from a Half Marathon without taking on the full marathon distance.

It is a great option for runners looking to build endurance, try a new challenge, or work toward longer race goals with a more approachable distance.

Race Day Schedule

09:00MarathonSunday 1st November 2026Sunday 1st November 2026
09:1520 Mile
09:30Metric Marathon
09:45HM
10:0010 Mile
10:1510k
10:305k
12:00Juniors

With RunThrough, you can expect a lively event village and clear guidance from our on-course team. After your run, enjoy food, drink and free finish-line goodies from our partners.

You can add an official event t-shirt to your entry at checkout for more than 30% off. Produced in partnership with RT Kit, it features the event logo on the chest and is the perfect keepsake to celebrate your race. Offering the t-shirt as an optional extra helps us keep entry costs lower for runners who prefer not to include merchandise.

Once you enter, you’ll receive a confirmation email straight away, and full event information will be sent to you closer to race day.

We look forward to seeing you on the start line.

Event Location: West Ln, Dalton-on-Tees, Darlington DL2 2PL, UK

The Route

Marathon route

Distance: Marathon
Elev Gain: 74 m

20 Mile route

HM route

10mile route

10k route

5k route

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Event Information

The entire course is inside the Motor Circuit on the roads/paths not on grass.

5k – 1.5 lap

10k – 3 laps

10miles- 5 Laps

Half Marathon – 6.5 laps

20mi- 10 laps

Metric Marathon- 8 laps

Marathon- 13 laps

Each mile will be accurately marked out and we have plenty of helpers to keep you quite literally on track and encourage you on your way to that chequered flag finish.

The race involves laps around the circuit!

Spectators are more than welcome, we advise staying in the event village where you will be able to catch the start & finish or you are welcome to watch at a point around the course.

Please note, dogs are not permitted at the venue.

Address

Croft Motor Circuit

West Ln, Dalton-on-Tees, Darlington DL2 2PL, UK

Getting There

By car:

Address: Croft Motor Circuit, West Ln, Dalton-on-Tees, Darlington DL2 2PL. Travelling south: take junction 58 off the A1(M) signed Darlington. Follow this route through Darlington, then follow the A167 towards Northallerton. Croft Circuit is signposted approximately 2 miles south of Croft on Tees. Travelling north: take junction 57 off the A1(M) to Darlington. At the second roundabout take the 5th exit - signed Northallerton A167. Continue on this route as above.

By train:

The nearest station to Croft Circuit is Darlington which is 4 miles to the North. Darlington Station is frequently serviced by the East Coast Main Line.

Parking

All parking is available on-site at Croft Motor Circuit, just a short walk from the event village and start/finish area. Please follow the signs and directions from our event team on arrival. Parking is free for all runners and spectators.

Location:

Croft Motor Circuit, West Lane, Dalton-on-Tees, North Yorkshire, DL2 2PL

By Car:

Easily accessible from the A1(M) and A66, the circuit is well signposted and located approximately 5 miles south of Darlington. We recommend arriving early to allow time for parking and race number collection.

By Train:

The nearest station is Darlington, with regular services from across the North East and beyond. Taxis are available from the station, and the venue is around 15 minutes by car.

By Foot or Bike:

Due to the rural setting and surrounding roads, access by foot or bike is limited. If cycling, please ensure your bike is secured in the designated area near the car park.

BAGGAGE (state if marquee or venue)

We will have a secure marquee/room/area 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 (state if portable/ venue & if there will be any on the course)

Toilets are available on-site in the event village.

REFRESHMENTS (write this as you’d like to appear on the website)

There will be water provided on each main 2mile lap of the race and there will also be water available at the finish along with your post race goodies and medal.

SPECTATORS (write this as you’d like to appear on the website)

Spectators are more than welcome, we advise staying in the event village where you will be able to catch the start & finish or you are welcome to watch at a point around the course.

Please note, dogs are not permitted at the venue. .

Event Village Opens

07:30

Baggage

Toilets

Toilets are available on-site in the event village.

Water & Refreshments

Water stations are positioned around the course, with a bottle of water waiting for you at the finish line too. We recommend staying hydrated in the lead-up to the event.

Race Pack Posting

Race packs aren't posted for this race: everyone collects theirs at registration on the day.

Race Pack Collection

Marathon – 7:30-8:30am

20 Mile – 7:45-8:45am

Half Marathon – 8:15-9:15am

10 Mile - 8:30-9:30am

10k – 8:45-9:45am

5k – 9:00-10:00am

Juniors- 10:30-11:30am

Warm-Up & Race Start

There will be a group warm-up 15 minutes prior to the start of each race. From here, we will call out estimated finish times to get all runners lined up and ready to run.

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