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Abington Festival of Running

Great Abington, East Midlands, United Kingdom

calendar_today 04 Oct, 2026

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sell £5.00 – £23.00

About the Event

Runners and fitness enthusiasts are invited to experience the scenic beauty of Granta Park in Cambridge during this exciting race series. The park's flat terrain makes it an ideal setting for achieving personal bests, with officially measured UKA 10k and 5k courses designed for competitive racing. For those looking for a shorter distance, there’s also a family-friendly 2k Fun Run that offers the perfect introduction to running.
Participants can enjoy the lush greenery and tranquil surroundings of Granta Park while challenging themselves on these meticulously laid-out tracks. Whether you’re aiming for glory in the timed events or joining the fun run with friends and family, this event promises an engaging atmosphere filled with support and encouragement from fellow runners and spectators alike.

Races Offered

10k

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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09:30

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£23.00

2k Fun Run

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 2K

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Type — Running

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09:45

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£5.00

5k

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:45

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£18.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Great Abington.

thermostat Temperature

9.0° / 15.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

5.9° / 12.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

5h 51m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

15.3 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.8)

humidity_mid Humidity

82.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:26

nightlight Sunset

18:03

About Great Abington

Learn more about the host city, Great Abington.

The Abingtons are a community in South Cambridgeshire consisting of two small villages: Little Abington and Great Abington, about 7 miles (11 km) south east of Cambridge.