Race Entry Summary
Derby Running Festival 5k, 10k & Half Marathon August 2026
- RunThrough UK August 2026(No fundraising required)
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Join us for the Derby Running Festival 5k, 10k & Half Marathon Sunday 2nd August 2026
Come and join us at the Derby Running Festival at Elvaston Castle Country Park! We’d love you to join us for our fourth year of the 5k, 10k and Half Marathon Running Festival around the grounds of Elvaston Castle Country Park.
The course follows a flat multi-terrain route on a mixture of trail, tarmac and footpaths, going through the castle’s grade II listed grounds, past the iconic hall and the famous Golden Gates.
This Run Britain/UKA licensed, officially measured race is open to runners of all abilities.
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
RACE END
12:30 pm
Included in the entry
Unique Themed Medal
Free Race Photos
Chip-timed results
Post Race Goodies
With RunThrough you can expect a friendly team of marshals to help guide you round the course and cheer you on to the finish, a lively and well-serviced event village with plenty of food and drink options including free goodies from our partners at the finish line after your hard effort.
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You can now grab your Derby Running Festival t-shirt for just £15 (retail value £25) at checkout! With the event logo printed on the chest, it’s the perfect keepsake to celebrate your race and wear your achievement with pride!
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Derby Running Festival 5k, 10k & Half Marathon August 2026 Route Information
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Event Location: Elvaston Castle, Derby DE72 3EP, UK