Great Eastern Run
Location:
Peterborough
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England
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Europe
Fast, flat course through historic city streets, perfect for personal bests.
Race Details
PB Potential Ranking
Great
2.19
Race Distance
Half Marathon
21.098km
13.1ml
Race Official Name
Great Eastern Run
Race Month
October
Race Type
Road
Website
About the Great Eastern Run
The Great Eastern Run showcases historic Peterborough with East Anglian efficiency. Runners navigate through the city center, past the magnificent cathedral, and into surrounding villages that showcase this region's flat, fertile landscape. October's crisp autumn creates ideal racing conditions as participants follow a notably fast, flat course through this historic market city. The route balances urban exploration with rural sections, providing continuous interest despite the famously flat East Anglian terrain. Local spectators create an atmosphere of genuine encouragement without overwhelming enthusiasm. This increasingly popular race captures Peterborough's distinctive character—historically significant yet practically minded—offering both serious time potential and a glimpse into an English cathedral city that balances ancient heritage with modern development in the agriculturally rich fenlands of eastern England.
Course & Elevation
Participants
Average Number of Participants
2,500
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