Draycote Water Running Festival July 2027

Join us for the Draycote Water Running Festival on Saturday 17th July 2027!

The Draycote Water Running Festival returns to the calendar for 2027, giving runners the chance to enjoy this much-loved waterside event after a break while venue building works took place, we’re excited to bring this event back to the midlands running calendar. 

Set at a 240-hectare reservoir and country park near Rugby, this summer race day offers open views, scenic paths and a welcoming atmosphere for runners of all abilities. The route takes you alongside the water, creating a memorable setting for every mile.

Race Distance & Start Times

10:00 - Half Marathon

10:45 - 10k

10:55 - 5k 

Included in the entry

Unique themed medal

Free race photos

Chip-timed results

Post-race goodies

Each kilometre is accurately marked with distance signage, and our friendly marshals will guide and cheer you all the way to the finish. We cannot wait to welcome you to the Draycote Water Running Festival.

With RunThrough, you can expect a friendly team of marshals to help guide you around 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 Draycote Water Running Festival event t-shirt for more than 30% off when you buy it as part of your entry on checkout! With the event logo printed on the chest, it’s the perfect keepsake to celebrate your race and wear your achievement with pride!

We can do this with our partner RT Kit as part of a strategic decision to raise awareness about the quality of the product, whilst reducing the overall cost of events for those who would prefer not to have a t-shirt included.

Come and enjoy the day with us. Once you enter, you will receive a confirmation email. More information will be sent closer to the event. We can’t wait to see you on the start line.