Nottingham Running Festival November 2026

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£10 – £32(+ 5% booking fee)

Nottingham Running Festival November 2026

Name: Nottingham Running Festival November 2026
Start: 2026-11-22T09:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-22T12:30:00+00:00
Location: Nottingham Racecourse, Colwick Park, Colwick Rd, Nottingham NG2 4BE

Date

Sunday, 22 November 2026

Start Times

09:30HM
10:1510k
10:255k
12:00Junior

Location

Nottingham Racecourse, Colwick Park, Colwick Rd, Nottingham NG2 4BE

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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

£28(+ 5% booking fee)

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10K

£30(+ 5% booking fee)

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Half Marathon

£32(+ 5% booking fee)

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Juniors

£10(+ 5% booking fee)

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Event Video

About This Event

Included in the entry

Unique themed medal

Free race photos

Chip-timed results

Post race goodies

Bag drop

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Join Us for the Nottingham Running Festival on the 22nd November 2026, in support of Nottinghamshire Hospice!

Get ready to experience a summer highlight in the East Midlands with the Nottingham Running Festival at the iconic Nottingham Racecourse, set within Colwick Country Park. With a choice of 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Junior distances, there’s something for every runner and every pace.

Whether you’re chasing a new PB or looking for an enjoyable day out, this event offers a fast, flat course with scenic lakeside paths, wide open trails, and the unique opportunity to run inside one of the UK’s oldest racecourses.

Race Day Schedule

09:30 amHalf Marathon
10:15 am10k
10:25 am5k
12:00 pmJunior Race

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: Nottingham Racecourse, Colwick Park, Nottingham NG2 4BE

The Route

HM route

Distance: HM
Elev Gain: 20 m

GPX

10k route

5k route

Junior route

Our Partners

In support of

Nottinghamshire Hospice

Event Information

The course starts and finishes in front of the Racecourse Grandstand, taking runners out onto the scenic trails of nearby Colwick Country Park. The route then leads back to Nottingham Racecourse for a lap of the infield, before returning to the Grandstand to cross the finish line. The course makes use of a 5km loop on flat tarmac paths within the Racecourse and on gravel paths in Colwick Park. Please note this means the HM and Junior race start line are separate from the 5k and 10k, so please plan accordingly.

Event Village Opens

08:00

Baggage

We will have a secure marquee 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

We will be using toilet blocks located within the racecourse grandstand. They are a short diversion from the race route, accessible at the end of each lap, should you wish to use them during the race.

Water & Refreshments

There will be water provided approximately every 5km and there will also be water available at the finish along with your post race goodies and medal. Please note the 5k won’t pass a water station on the course.

Race Pack Posting

Race packs are posted to everyone who entered by Sunday 8th November; anyone who entered after that collects theirs at registration on the day. If yours hasn't arrived by the Friday before the race, email info@runthrough.co.uk or collect it at registration.

Race Pack Collection

Race packs will be available to collect upon the event village opening at 7:30.

Warm-Up & Race Start

We will have a warm up in the event village 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. Please note that the Half Marathon start is located away from the Event Village and Finish Area. The start is approximately 10 minutes’ walk from the Event Village, so please allow plenty of extra time to make your way across before the race. There will be clear signage and marshals directing you from the Event Village to the Half Marathon start.

Spectators are more than welcome, we advise staying in the event village where you will be able to catch the start & finish. If you choose to head onto the course, please be respectful of other runners, and members of the public.

Accessibility

Buggy runners and wheelchair athletes are welcome and simply ask that you remain mindful of the runners around you and make yourself known should you need to overtake. Dogs aren't allowed for both runners and spectators at this event.

Dogs

Sadly dogs are not permitted in the Event Village.