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Great Eastern Run

calendar_today 11 Oct, 2026

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Great Eastern Run

About the Event

The Great Eastern Run returns this year with an improved route designed to cater to both runners and spectators. Based on valuable feedback from participants and key organizing partners, the updated path ensures that competitors have better opportunities for setting personal best times while providing enthusiastic supporters with prime vantage points along the way.
Runners will experience a 100% road/tarmac course, which is ideal for achieving faster speeds due to its smooth surface. A notable highlight of this year's event is the passage through the heart of Peterborough’s city centre and past the historic grounds of Peterborough Cathedral. This segment was added in 2023, offering participants a unique blend of urban energy and architectural splendor.
The route weaves through vibrant streets lined with cheering crowds and iconic landmarks, creating an immersive experience that celebrates both athletic achievement and local heritage. As runners navigate this scenic course, they will enjoy the dynamic atmosphere while challenging themselves against their previous bests in this meticulously crafted setting.
Runners can look forward to a memorable journey filled with inspiring vistas and supportive community spirit as they push towards the finish line, leaving them with lasting memories of this prestigious event.

Races Offered

5K Fun Run

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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98 days remaining

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£19.84

Half-marathon (UKA affiliated)

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Running

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98 days remaining

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£38.81

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature
9.1° / 15.5°
wb_sunny Feels like
5.9° / 12.6°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
5h 42m
water_drop Avg rainfall
2.6 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
14.6 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
82.7%
wb_twilight Sunrise
07:28
nightlight Sunset
18:03

About Peterborough

Learn more about the host city, Peterborough.

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Peterborough is a city in Cambridgeshire in East Anglia, with a population of 202,259 in 2019. It's industrial and ringed by bland "New Town" residential districts, yet has an attractive historic centre around its cathedral, where two British monarchs were buried.

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