Nottingham Running Festival November 2026

Address

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

Getting There

There is limited free parking available at the Racecourse - we recommend arriving early if you plan to use this car park as spaces will fill up quickly. There are also multiple car parks around Colwick Country Park, and street parking in nearby industrial estates, which are all within a short walk of the venue.

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. Race packs for this date were posted on Monday 9th November. If yours hasn't arrived by the Friday before the race, just collect it at registration on the day: you don't need to contact us.

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.