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This festival of running is ideal for participants who want to explore beautiful natural surroundings. With a variety of out-and-back courses ranging from 10k - 66k, there's plenty of choice. Make sure to attend in order to bag an awesome custom event medal too.10k, Marathon , Half Marathon , and 1 more
View detailsSun, Oct 18, 2026
View logisticsEly, United Kingdom
View locationWhere and when
LocationPalace Green, Palace Green, Ely CB7 4EW, UKStart times10k: 10:30 AMMarathon : 9:00 AMHalf Marathon : 10:00 AMUltra Marathon: 8:00 AMEvent summary
10k: £21.90 - £23.90
Marathon: £36.90 - £38.90
Half Marathon: £31.90 - £33.90
Ultra Marathon: £41.90 - £43.90
Route information
10kThe 10k route takes participants out of Ely and towards Barway where they will drift initially through a downhill section. Next, participants will follow the River Great Ouse and snake their way back towards the starting line, tackling a sharp hill at the 9.2k mark.
Half MarathonThe Half Marathon course sends participants into Little Thetford and Barway as they weave through the countryside and alongside the Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve. There's a turnaround point at the 10.5k mark where runners will retrace their steps back towards the finishing line.
MarathonThe Marathon course sends participants out of Ely, through Barway and Wicken on the way to Swaffham Prior. There is a turnaround point at 21.1k where runners will then retrace their steps back to the starting area.
Ultra MarathonThe Ultra course sends runners out of Ely, through Barway, Wicken Fen, towards Lode, across to Waterbeach and along the river Cam all the way to the half way point in Cambridge, where support and fuel will be waiting. Please note the turn point (33km) needs to be hit by 12 Noon, there are then further cut off times and checkpoints for the return leg. The race needs to be completed by 4:30pm. Please see detailed cut off time info below.
What's included
- Custom event medal
- Timed results
- Way-marked route
- Prizes
- ETC Race Merchandise
How to get there
Palace Green, Palace Green, Ely CB7 4EW, UKGet full directionsBy CarTake the A10 into Ely and continue to follow signs for Ely Cathedral, located just off the High Street.
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08:00 Ultra Marathon starts09:00 Marathon starts
10:00 Half Marathon starts
10:30 10k starts
Age Requirements
You must be 20 years old to enter the Ultra, 18 years old to enter the Marathon and 16 years old to enter the 10k or Half Marathon.
Cut-off timesUltra Marathon
There is a 12 Noon cut-off time for the halfway stage of the Ultra. The following cut-off times for the return leg must also be met:
Runners must hit the Marathon turn point by 13:15, the Half Marathon turn point by 14:30, and the 10k turn point by 15:45. The finish cut-off is at 16:30. These cut off times will be checked by a tail bike marshal that will follow the last runner.
There are no cut-off times for the other distances.
The event is sanctioned by and run under the UK Athletics and Trail Running Association rules.
Aid StationsThere will be aid stations located on the courses.