Draycote Water Running Festival

From RunThrough Events

4.7 · 5 reviews

Saturday 17th July 2027

10:00

Rugby

£30.00–£34.00 · 3 races

5km, 10km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the highly anticipated Draycote Water Running Festival, hosted by RunThrough Events! On Saturday, July 17th, 2027, join us in the picturesque setting of Rugby, Warwickshire, for a day filled with excitement, community, and a celebration of health. This festival returns to the Midlands running calendar, providing an unforgettable experience at the stunning 240-hectare Draycote Water reservoir and country park.

Participants can choose from three exhilarating race distances: the Half Marathon starting at 10:00 AM, the 10K at 10:45 AM, or the 5K at 10:55 AM. Each route offers scenic views and a friendly atmosphere, perfect for runners of all abilities. Enjoy unique themed medals, free race photos, and delicious post-race goodies, all while being supported by our enthusiastic marshals. Mark your calendars and prepare for a fantastic day of running and camaraderie at the Draycote Water Running Festival – we can't wait to see you at the start line!

Races

5k

10:55

£30.00

0
10k

10:45

£32.00

0
Half Marathon

10:00

£34.00

0

A £2.00 service charge is added per booking

Organiser's description

Join us for the Draycote Water Running Festival on Saturday 17th July 2027!

The Draycote Water Running Festival returns to the calendar for 2027, giving runners the chance to enjoy this much-loved waterside event after a break while venue building works took place. We're excited to bring this event back to the Midlands running calendar.

Set at a 240-hectare reservoir and country park near Rugby, this summer race day offers open views, scenic paths and a welcoming atmosphere for runners of all abilities. The route takes you alongside the water, creating a memorable setting for every mile.

Race Distance & Start Times
10:00 - Half Marathon
10:45 - 10k
10:55 - 5k

Included in the entry
Unique themed medal
Free race photos
Chip-timed results
Post-race goodies

Each kilometre is accurately marked with distance signage, and our friendly marshals will guide and cheer you all the way to the finish. We cannot wait to welcome you to the Draycote Water Running Festival.

With RunThrough, you can expect a friendly team of marshals to help guide you around the course and cheer you on to the finish, a lively and well-serviced event village with plenty of food and drink options, including free goodies from our partners at the finish line after your hard effort.

Come and enjoy the day with us. Once you enter, you will receive a confirmation email. More information will be sent closer to the event. We can't wait to see you on the start line.

Reviews

4.7

5 reviews

Christopher Burrows

Took part in the 2024 edition · 1 year ago

Great race, PB course (if you get the weather), marshalls are good although could have reminded the 5k'ers to keep right more as you do cross paths with the 5/10k and half runners. Event free Parking was the only small negative as the weather had made the grass car park undriveable we all had to use the pay and display which meant everyone waiting for the same machines caused a slight panic. Overall a well run event for a 1000ish runners.

Andrew Crouch

Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago

Really good event

Jay Bird

Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago

Very well organised event.
Would recommend.

Emily Marsh

Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago

Fantastic event.
Excellent organisation.

Robert Lihou

Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago

As this was my first race I have no other experience to compare this with.
I need not have worried about process and facilities. Everything went smoothly and was easy to find. There were so many more staff and volunteers than I had expected. Would recommend it to anyone.