Sunday 7th July 2019

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What is the Festival of Running?

A Sunday of family entertainment based around three races/ runs around some fantastic parkland trails (“hidden” on the doorstep of Northwich Town Centre).

A 10k and 5k trail race and 2k family fun run, with medals and chip timing.

This year, proceeds of our runs shall be going to the local charity The Joshua Tree, supporting families across the North West living with the life-changing experience of childhood cancer. Read more here: www.thejoshuatree.org.uk.

Check out the Event on Facebook to keep up to date with more details, competitions and pictures from behind the scenes!

Location:

The race shall start at Northwich’s Carey Park.

Both routes shall start in Carey Park, and continue up around the back of Marbury, back to the start.

A map of both routes can be seen below.

Start time:

2k: 9:00 am

5k: 09:45 am

10k: 11:00 am

Entry Fee (UKA Discounts Apply)
2k Fun Run – £3.00
5k: £15
10k: £18

Minimum age of entry (per distance):

2k: all ages

5k: 11 yrs on the day of the race

10k: 15 yrs on the day of the race

Car Parking & Event Access

There is plenty of car parking in and around Northwich town centre.

Fun Run

There will be a 2k Fun Run aimed at all ages and abilities. For anyone under 16, accompanying parents and grandparents are welcome and encouraged.

Routes

View online map HERE

The 5k takes you into Northwich woodlands to enjoy pretty trail paths. The route heads out on Marbury Lane and around the tranquil Dairy House Meadows, crossing back to pass Lesley’s Leap and Haydn’s Pool before re-joining the lane and heading to the finish.

Check out the 10k Route

View online map HERE

The 10k leads you around Northwich woodlands on pretty trail paths. The route will pass through Dairy House Meadows and into Marshall’s Wood and Anderton before crossing the Trent and Mersey Canal to take in the peaceful countryside setting of Marbury Park. From here you will re-join Marbury Lane to the finish.