Run Leicester Half Marathon & 10K

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The Run Leicester Festival brings together half marathon and 10K road races through the heart of Leicester, with both distances starting and finishing at Victoria Park. The routes explore the city centre and its surrounding parks and streets, creating a lively urban running experience for a broad range of abilities.

The half marathon provides the longer challenge, taking runners on a varied route through Leicester with a rolling profile, while the 10K provides a more accessible alternative within the same event. Both courses combine city streets with greener sections and are well suited to runners looking to experience Leicester on a fully organised road race.

Run Leicester places a strong emphasis on community involvement, with spectators and volunteers contributing to the atmosphere around the routes and at the event village. The festival also supports LOROS Hospice, with proceeds from the event helping to fund the charity's work across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

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