Run Leicester Festival

Victoria Park, Leicester, Leicestershire

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The Run Leicester Festival is Leicester's biggest running event taking place every October around the streets of Leicester. The Festival comprises our flagship Run Leicester Half Marathon, with the Run Leicester 10k running alongside it at the same time. The race is expected to sell out in 2026 with around 5, 000 competitors.

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Taking place Sunday 11th October 2026 at Victoria Park, Leicester, Leicestershire, Run Leicester Festival is one of several Road Running fixtures tracked here across the UK. If you're weighing this up against other options nearby, the full events calendar covers everything from parkruns to marathons with dates and locations kept current.