GREAT EASTERN RUN 2026
SUNDAY 11TH OCTOBER 2026
Race begins 10:30am
Entry limit – 8,000
ENTRY OPTIONS - EARLYBIRD
UKA affiliated club runners – From £38.00*
All other runners – From £40.00*
*Prices subject to processing fee
EACH RUNNER WILL RECEIVE
Awesome Medal
Finisher goodies
Chip Timing
5 Water Stations
Pre Race Warm Up Stage
Race Pacing from 1:30 to 2:45
Medical Support
Awesome Event Village
Post Race Refreshments
Fast Flat Course on Closed Roads
Free training sessions and training plan
and much more
Options to purchase T Shirt & iTab upgrades (design of 2026 t shirt to be revealed soon)
HALF MARATHON ROUTE
This year's Great Eastern Run route has been improved following feedback from runners and key organising partners. This route gives spectators better views as well as runners a chance to improve on their previous personal best times and ensures that 100% of the route is based on roads / tarmac.
The route takes runners through a section of the city centre, one of the unique aspects of the course, along with passing through the grounds of Peterborough Cathedral, featuring in the race route for the first time ever in 2023.
Please note that we are operating a cutoff of 3 hours 30 minutes to ensure we can reopen all roads on time.
Water Station Locations
There are five water stations in total - at the following approximate mileage:
1 – 2 Miles
2 – 4.5 Miles
3 – 6 Miles
4 – 9 Miles
5 – 11.5 Miles
Elevation Profile
Total climb = 65 metres - average of 3 metres per KM
PACERS, sponsored by Savills
Our awesome team of pacers are available within the event to pace you to your desired time, and hopefully your new PB!
The Pacers team is made up entirely of local runners - and will be available to pace for the times listed below - be sure to look out for the backpacks within the start pens!
1:30, 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20, 2:30 and 2:45
ELITE ENTRIES
We have elite spaces available - please e-mail info@goodrunningevents.co.uk with a link to your Power of 10 page for further details.
These places are available to:
Men who have a recent sub 70 minutes Half Marathon time
Women who have a recent sub 80 minutes Half Marathon time
2026 permit information:
The Half Marathon event is organised by UKA rules
UKA Permit Reference - TBC
Course Measurement Reference 24-464
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RACE INFORMATION
Your 2025 Race Guide is available to download here
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OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE
Official Race T Shirts are now available to purchase
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