Nottingham Running Festival
Race snapshot
Race Day
52–68°F · Feels warm
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +33 ft
Participants
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Good crowd energy
The Lowdown
The Nottingham Running Festival is an annual multi-distance road and trail event held at Nottingham Racecourse within Colwick Country Park, on the eastern edge of the city. Organized by RunThrough, the festival offers a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Junior Race, all run on flat, chip-timed courses that combine tarmac paths with gravel racecourse track and loop past Colwick Park's lakes. The setting is unusual for a road race: much of the route runs inside one of England's oldest racecourses. Every finisher receives a themed medal, free race photography, and post-race refreshments in an on-site event village, with proceeds supporting charity partner Nottinghamshire Hospice. The August 2026 edition was cancelled hours before the start after travellers occupied the venue's car park overnight; the festival returns to Colwick Park for its next edition in August 2027.
Questions about the Nottingham Running Festival 2027
When is the Nottingham Running Festival 2027?
Sunday, August 29, 2027.
Where is the Nottingham Running Festival?
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom.
What time does the Nottingham Running Festival start?
The race starts at 9:30 AM, local time.
What is the Nottingham Running Festival time limit?
3 hours 30 minutes.
How do I enter the Nottingham Running Festival 2027?
Registration is open. Ways in: Online registration via RunThrough.
How much does the Nottingham Running Festival 2027 cost?
Half Marathon: £26. 10K: £24. 5K: £23. Junior Race: £10.
What is the Nottingham Running Festival elevation gain?
40 m (131 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +10 m (33 ft). Relatively flat course.
What is the Nottingham Running Festival course like?
It passes Nottingham Racecourse, Colwick Country Park lakes and River Trent floodplain.
What is the weather like at the Nottingham Running Festival?
Race-day temperatures are usually 11–20 °C (52–68 °F). Feels warm.
How many runners does the Nottingham Running Festival have?
3,000 participants. Medium-sized race.
Prepare for This Race
Running this race?
MarathonOS puts your race countdown on your Lock Screen and keeps every race-week checklist on your phone. Checklists and your race report are free for your first race.
Scan to download
Community
Community Reviews
Learn from fellow runners and share insights that will help the next person toe the line.