The Warrington Running Festival 2026 is a community-focused road running event in Warrington town centre that offers a variety of distances for runners of all abilities. With flat, closed-road courses, friendly support and an energetic event village, it’s designed to deliver both a personal best opportunity and a fun day out for participants and spectators alike.

Key Details

• Date & Time: Sunday, 20 September 2026 — races start from 09:00 AM (Half Marathon & 10K) with a fun run later in the morning.

• Location: Warrington Town Centre, starting and finishing at the Town Hall’s iconic Golden Gates.

• Event Types:

  • Half Marathon (~21.1 km)

  • 10K (10 km)

  • 5K / Fun Run distance (family and less competitive options)

  • Junior race (children’s participation)

• Organiser: RunThrough Events (with support from local partners and charity campaigns including St. Rocco’s Hospice in some editions).

Race Description

The Warrington Running Festival features flat, fast road courses that loop around Warrington’s town centre streets and are fully marshalled with accurate kilometre markers. Closed roads provide a safe environment suitable for runners chasing PBs as well as those enjoying a fitness challenge. The festival atmosphere includes an event village with entertainment, food and drink, post-race goodies and official race photos.

What’s Included

• Chip-timed results and official race timing.

• Unique themed finisher’s medal for each distance. 

• Marshalled, signed route with kilometre markers.

• Free official race photos and post-race goodies.

• Event village with refreshments, food vendors and family-friendly activities.

Additional Information

• The event supports local charities such as St. Rocco’s Hospice and other fundraising initiatives, offering charity places with fundraising targets.

• The festival embraces runners from beginners to seasoned athletes, with distances suitable for all ages and goals.

• The flat, road-closed course is ideal for personal best attempts, community running, and corporate or team entries