Love Luton RunFest - 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
Love Luton is delighted to host the 13th running event for the town. This year's Runfest will take place on 11th October 2026, bringing back the 5k, 10k, and half marathon. For those who took part in the event in 2025, the courses will be the same. Following participant feedback, Hatterts Way will be closed, ensuring our half marathon runners will remain safe whilst running along the busway. We have made some slight changes to the start times. You can view and download our brand new half marathon course HERE.
The event will start and finish in the town centre, and the courses will take you through award-winning parks and on our traffic-free, closed roads, ensuring a safe and enjoyable running experience.
All participants will receive a souvenir medal, and there will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for males and females in all races. The Danny McCormack Memorial Young Person’s trophy will also return in 2026.
Beds County Half Marathon Championships Prizes
- First overall male
- First overall female
- First mv40-44
- First mv45-mv49
- First mv50-mv54
- Etc up to mv75+
- First fv35-fv39
- First fv40-fv44
- First fv45-fv49
- Etc up to fv75+
We are proud to announce our three local charity partners for this year's event: Keech Hospice Care, Luton & Dunstable Hospital Charity & Tuff2Talk CIC. Each of these organisations plays a vital role in our community. By coming together as a community, we can help these charities continue their life-changing work. When you book your place, you’ll have the option to make a donation at checkout. Purchase your 2026 event T-Shirt HERE and collect it from registration on event day.