Warrington Running Festival
The Lowdown
The Warrington Running Festival, presented by New York Bakery Co., is an annual road running event through Warrington town centre in Cheshire, England, organized by RunThrough. Now in its fifth year, the 2026 edition takes place on Sunday, September 20, with a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Fun Run all starting and finishing near the Golden Gates at Warrington Town Hall, with an event village based at Bank Park. The flat, closed-road courses loop through the town centre, making the routes fast and beginner-friendly. More than 6,000 runners are expected across all distances, continuing growth since the festival launched in 2023 as the world's first free-to-enter running festival. Half Marathon entrants must be at least 17 on race day, and 10K entrants must be at least 15. The event runs from 9:00am to 12:30pm and is held in support of St. Rocco's Hospice, with sponsors including New York Bakery Co., KIA, MG, Watsons Solicitors, SportsShoes, and Brooks. Entry costs £40 for the Half Marathon, £38 for the 10K, £31 for the 5K, and £17 for the Fun Run.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Large field
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Moderate spectator support
Golden Gates
Warrington Town Hall
Bank Park
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom
GB
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Minimum age 17 on race day for the Half Marathon
- Minimum age 15 on race day for the 10K
Required Documents
- No special ID required to run; confirmation email/race number used for entry and bib collection
Entry Methods
- Online entry via the official RunThrough registration platform
- Charity places available through St. Rocco's Hospice and other partner charities
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Entry fees are non-refundable if you withdraw, per standard RunThrough event terms
Presented by New York Bakery Co.; sponsors include KIA, MG, Watsons Solicitors, SportsShoes, and Brooks
Held in support of St. Rocco's Hospice
Launched in 2023 as the world's first free-to-enter running festival; the 2026 edition is its fifth year
More than 6,000 runners expected across all distances in 2026
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