Derby Running Festival 2024

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  • Date Sun 24th August 2025
  • Location Derby, Derbyshire
  • Price £26.00 - £142.00
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon

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Get ready for an unforgettable day of running at the Derby Running Festival 2024, organized by RunThrough Events! Taking place on Sunday, August 24th, 2025, at the stunning Elvaston Castle Country Park in Derby, Derbyshire, this event promises excitement and camaraderie for runners of all abilities. Participants can choose from three exhilarating race distances: a 5k, 10k, or the challenging Half Marathon, all set against the beautiful backdrop of the castle's grade II listed grounds.

The course features a flat multi-terrain route that combines trails, tarmac, and footpaths, allowing runners to enjoy the picturesque landscape as they pass the iconic hall and the magnificent Golden Gates. With chip-timed results, free parking, post-race refreshments, and the chance to capture the day with official event photos, the Derby Running Festival is designed to ensure a fantastic experience for everyone. Don’t miss out on the brand new themed medal to be revealed! Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!

Derby Running Festival 2024

Sun 24th August 2025

Two women participate in a race through a park. The woman in the foreground smiles brightly and poses with her hands under her chin. Both wear athletic attire and race bibs. The background is a sunlit path with trees and other people.

Organiser's Description

Come and join us at the Derby Running Festival at Elvaston Castle Country Park!

We’d love you to join us for our third year of the 5k, 10k and Half Marathon Running Festival around the grounds of Elvaston Castle Country Park.

The course follows a flat multi-terrain route on a mixture of trail, tarmac and footpaths, going through the castle’s grade II listed grounds, past the iconic hall and the famous Golden Gates.

This Run Britain/UKA licensed, officially measured race is open to runners of all abilities.


Entry includes:

Chip timed results

Free parking

Post race refreshments

Free official event photos

NEW THEMED MEDAL TO BE REVEALED

START TIMES:
9:00 – HM
9:30 – 10k
9:45 – 5k
ROUTES:
The course follows a 5k loop:

5k-1 lap

10k-2 laps

HM- 4 laps (+out and back)

Races

  • 5k

    £26.00

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  • 10k

    £28.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Half Marathon

    £30.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Group Booking

    £142.00

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3 reviews

Sergio avatar
Sergio

·a month ago

This was my first race in the UK and it was absolutely amazing; excellent organisation, all the members of the staff are very friendly and resourceful. The place is beautiful and the weather is perfect for a nice run.
Riki avatar
Riki

·a year ago

My first race and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Everything went smoothly and the volunteers were amazing! I've now got the bug!
Esme avatar
Esme

·a year ago

first race ever! fantastic atmosphere and very good set up

Location

Elvaston Castle, Derby, DE72 3, United Kingdom

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