AEPG Great Eastern Run 2026

11 Oct 2026 · 09:00

Peterborough Embankment, Embankment Road, PETERBOROUGH, East of England

Good Running Events looks forward to welcoming thousands of runners of all abilities and ages back to the streets of Peterborough City Centre, for the return of the AEPG Great Eastern Run – which will host a Half Marathon, and the 5K Fun Run - and will aim to raise many thousands of pounds for good causes. Taking place on Sunday 11th October 2026 and organised by Good Running Events, the AEPG Great Eastern Run is a major event in the UK running calendar. With a start and finish at the Embankment, the event boasts a super flat and fast route around the streets of Peterborough City Centre. Don't miss it! Registration Open: 7.30am 5K Fun Run Start: 9.00am Half Marathon Start: 10.30am Age limits 4 years or older for 5K Fun Run (with all children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult). 17+ for the Half Marathon. UKA Permit Reference - TBC Course Measurement Reference 24/464 The 5K Fun Run will begin first at 9.00am, with the Half Marathon runners beginning at 10.30am. A bespoke medal, and goodie bag will be available to all runners. Chip Timing is in operation on the Half Marathon, and 5K distances. Trophies are awarded to the top three male and female runners, and category winners. The main race will start and finish at the Embankment as per previous years – and take in the usual route around Peterborough City Centre. The Event Village will be open from 7:30am. Further details regarding race packs will be made available nearer the event. Runners MUST write their name, any medical condition, emergency contact name and contact number on reverse of their race number where requested. The course features a route with FULLY CLOSED roads. Please follow all signage and Marshal’s directions at all times and keep to the left unless instructed otherwise. Medical teams will be present onsite - if you feel pain, experience dizziness or any other symptoms immediately stop running and seek help from a marshal, who can radio through for medical assistance. There will be five