Northstowe Festival of Running 2026

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  • Date Sat 29th August 2026
  • Time 09:30
  • Location Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
  • Price £19.00 - £35.00
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km

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A group of runners, including a woman in a pink cap and bib number 1344 raising her hands, are participating in a race. They are on a grassy field, with a red "START" arch and spectators in the background. Other runners wear various athletic clothing and bib numbers.

Northstowe Festival of Running 2026

Sat 29th August 2026

5.0 · 4 reviews
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Get ready for the Northstowe Festival of Running 2026, taking place on Saturday, August 29th, in the beautiful city of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire! Organized by Northstowe Running Festival Events, this vibrant festival is set to be a day full of running, fun, and community spirit. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a day out, there's something for everyone. Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including the Northstowe Half Marathon, Northstowe 10K, Northstowe 5K, and the family-friendly Northstowe Family Mile.

But that’s not all! The festival isn’t just about racing; it's a celebration of the entire community, featuring a fantastic street food market, local craft stalls, live music, and a range of outdoor activities for all ages. Join us to experience the joy of running and the camaraderie of the community, making it a perfect outing for friends and families alike. Don’t miss out on this exciting event that promises to uplift your spirits and promote wellness—mark your calendars for August 29th!

Northstowe Festival of Running 2026

Sat 29th August 2026

A group of runners, including a woman in a pink cap and bib number 1344 raising her hands, are participating in a race. They are on a grassy field, with a red "START" arch and spectators in the background. Other runners wear various athletic clothing and bib numbers. A smiling child wearing a yellow shirt and green shorts runs on grass with a race bib numbered 3027, closely followed by a smiling adult in athletic gear with a race bib numbered 3027. Orange safety netting lines the path, and other racers and onlookers are in the background. A group of runners, wearing athletic gear and numbered bibs, are starting a race on a grassy field. A large red inflatable arch with the word "START" in white letters is visible in the background. Spectators and banners line the course. Trees are in the distance. Three runners wearing race bibs numbered 283, 281, and 282, pass by a hydration station during a road race. Two volunteers in yellow vests offer them water. The backdrop includes trees and a table with refreshments. A colorful logo is visible in the bottom right corner. A man and a young boy wearing green, both standing on a grassy field, share a high five at a running event. Other participants and some event banners can be seen in the background, and the boy looks thrilled. The man wears a gray shirt, gray shorts, and rainbow socks. A smiling woman wearing a race bib, sunglasses, and patterned leggings is running with her arms raised. Several children, also with race bibs, are running alongside her. Behind them, a man is pushing a stroller on a grassy field. Trees and a banner are in the background. A runner, wearing a black outfit and numbered bib 1384, joyfully crosses the finish line with both arms raised. The finish line banner is red with white letters. Other runners, race flags, and blurred spectators are visible in the background. Route map for the Northstowe Half Marathon on 30th August 2025, showing a purple race route through Northstowe and Oakington, with icons marking refreshments, first aid, toilets, and sponsor logos. Route map for the Northstowe 10K on 30th August 2025, showing the race path, kilometer markers, marshal points, refreshments, toilets, and event sponsors' logos on a white and blue background. Route map for the Northstowe 5K on 30th August 2025, showing a marked race route through town streets and around lakes, with locations for refreshments, first aid, kilometre markers, and event sponsors.

Organiser's Description

📅 29th August
A day full of running and fun 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🤸‍♀️💃🍔🍦

Running; it’s at the heart of the festival. It’s physical. It can improve not only your fitness but also your mental health. It can boost your self-esteem. It can give you solitary headspace or a whole new running family community. You can work at it or use it to relax. You can run fast or slow, short intervals or a very long way. Anyone can get involved – and this is what also makes it a festival – it’s for everyone.

Our festival is not just a celebration of running; we’re celebrating the whole community – all the residents, visitors, local groups, businesses and charities that make it possible for us to all come together and enjoy the event, whether you run it or not!

Multiple attractions will be waiting for you at the festival venue, including the hugely popular street food market with a great selection of food and drinks, local craft stalls, displays, outdoor activities and plenty of entertainment and live music on the Northstowe Festival of Running stage.

A day full of running and fun!

🏃‍♀️ Northstowe Half Marathon
🏃‍♂️ Northstowe 10K
🏃‍♀️ Northstowe 5K
👨‍👨‍👦‍👦 Northstowe Family Mile

All ages and abilities are welcome!

Street Food Market | Live Music | Sports Activities | Active Fun

Races

  • Northstowe Half Marathon

    Sat 29th August 2026 (09:30)

    £35.00

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  • Northstowe 10K

    Sat 29th August 2026 (09:30)

    £29.00

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  • Northstowe 5K

    Sat 29th August 2026 (14:30)

    £19.00

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  • Northstowe Half Marathon

    Sat 29th August 2026 (09:30)

    £35.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

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  • Northstowe 10K

    Sat 29th August 2026 (09:30)

    £29.00

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  • Northstowe 5K

    Sat 29th August 2026 (14:30)

    £19.00

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Course Details

Half Marathon
This very flat multi-terrain course will take you from the new developments of modern Northstowe Town, via peaceful paths around the Bug Hunter Waters lake and out past some of neighbouring Longstanton’s historic landmarks into the surrounding countryside with its open skies and expansive natural vistas before coming back to the finish line at Western Park and the runners’ village packed with free entertainment and a delicious street food market.

10K
Join us on this very flat multi-terrain course that will take you from the new developments of modern Northstowe Town, down peaceful paths and out past some of neighbouring Longstanton’s historic landmarks into the surrounding countryside with its open skies and expansive natural vistas before coming back to the finish line at Western Park and the runners’ village packed with free entertainment and a delicious street food market.

5K
Join us on a route along the greenways and around scenic Bug Hunter Waters lake before coming back to the finish line at Western Park and the runners’ village packed with free entertainment and a delicious street food market.

See images for route maps

What's Included

Chip timing
Multi-terrain, single-lap flat course
Marshalled course
Profesional medical cover
Water stations, refreshments
Toilets, bag drop, parking
Free massage
Finisher’s medal
Goodies
Finisher’s T-shirt (available to purchase)
Under UKA Rules
Great atmosphere 🥳

Prizes:
Male 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Ladies 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Age groups

  • Picturesque and flat route, bespoke finisher's medal, goody bag, great atmosphere, runners' village packed with entertainment

Location

Northstowe Western Park Playing Field, Kingfisher Close, Northstowe, UK

FAQs

  • CAN I WITHDRAW AND GET A REFUND?

    You can withdraw up to 5 weeks before the event to receive a partial refund. You will receive your entry fee, minus a £10 cancellation fee. After this date, there can be no refunds. If you need to withdraw, please email info@northstowerunfest.co.uk as all withdrawals must be made in writing. All participants will have an opportunity to purchase, during the registration process, an additional protection policy to get a full refund if they’re not able to attend the event due to unforeseen circumstances.

  • CAN I TRANSFER MY PLACE TO SOMEONE ELSE?

    You can transfer your place to someone else until the 16th of August. Any such transfer will be made by us re-registering the entry in the name of the alternative runner, who will be required to accept the terms and conditions of entry before the transfer is completed. Transfers are not possible unless we receive your written request before 5 pm on the 16th of August 2026. Please email the request to info@northstowerunfest.co.uk You must not under any circumstances give your race number to anyone else. Amongst other potential problems, doing so may cause problems of identification for the event medical services in the case of an accident or injury. Any attempt to do so will result in immediate disqualification of the individual(s) concerned and ejection from future events.

  • CAN I RUN WITH MY CHILD IN A BUGGY?

    You can run with the buggy in the Family Mile run. Running with the buggy is not permitted in the half-marathon, 10K and 5K races. Bikes, stilts, roller skates, skateboards, etc., are not allowed in any race.

  • CAN I RUN WITH A DOG?

    Animals will not be permitted on the Northstowe Festival of Running courses. We are unable to allow guide dogs on the course, but we can offer a free place to guide runners. We can also assist in finding a guide runner if required. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at info@northstowerunfest.co.uk if you have any questions or require further assistance.

  • CAN I TAKE PART AS A WHEELCHAIR ATHLETE?

    Non-racing wheelchair users are welcome to take part in the Northstowe 5K, 10K and Little Bundles Family Mile. We do not recommend taking part in the Northstowe Half Marathon due to the nature of the course. If you wish to enter in a non-racing wheelchair, you will start at the rear of the wave for carefully considered health & safety reasons associated with the course terrain and density of runners in sections of the race. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at info@northstowerunfest.co.uk if you have any questions or require further assistance.

on the day

Race numbers will be available to pick up on the day of the race from our registration point.

The races are scheduled to start at the following time
Northstowe Half Marathon – 09.30
Northstowe 10K – 09.30
Northstowe 5K – 14.30
Little Bundles Family Mile – 15.30

The only use of bone-conduction headphones is permitted. For safety reasons, you must be aware of your surroundings and be able to hear safety instructions given by course marshals or emergency services.

The minimum age for each event on or before the race day is as follows:
17 years old for the Northstowe Half Marathon
15 years old for the Northstowe 10K
11 years old for the Northstowe 5K
No age limits for Little Bundles Family Mile

Children under 9 years old must be accompanied on the course by an adult.
All entries for under-18s need to be completed by an adult on their behalf.

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4 reviews

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Christopher

·9 months ago

What a fab day! The whole event was so well organised and the numerous stewards/marshals fantastic. As someone towards the back of the half marathon the marshals still provided wonderful encouragement. Pre-race information covered any queries I might have had. Recommend it to anyone
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Claire

·a year ago

Lovely course, really well organised event. I will definitely be back next year.
EA
Edvins

·2 years ago

I enjoyed it!
LT
Lucie

·2 years ago

Lovely course, lovely marshals, had a great time.

Location

CB24 1BZ, Cambridge, United Kingdom

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