The Wilmslow Running Festival is a long‑established community road running event in Wilmslow, Cheshire, featuring a Half Marathon, 10 K and a 2.5 km Fun Run on closed country roads with supportive crowds, scenic countryside and a lively festival village at the finish. The festival has raised over £1 million for charity over its history and is known for its fast, PB‑friendly courses and great spectator support.

Key Details

Date & Time
Sunday, 22 March 2026 — Half Marathon & 10 K start at 09:30 AM; Fun Run around 09:45 AM.

Location
Wilmslow Rugby Union Football Club (Memorial Ground), Kings Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5PZ, England — start/finish and race base.

Event Type
Road running — Half Marathon (13.1 mi / ~21.1 km), 10 K and 2.5 km Fun Run (chip‑timed, road‑closed).

Organiser
Wilmslow Running Festival charity event team (run by volunteers, supported by sponsors including ASICS for the main races).

Race Description
The Half Marathon and 10 K start together from Wilmslow Rugby Club and take runners out on closed country lanes through picturesque Cheshire countryside. The courses are known for being flat and fast, suitable for personal best attempts, with distance signs, marshal support and water stations. The 2.5 km Fun Run is a traffic‑free introductory distance ideal for families and newcomers. The festival village at the finish offers free race photos, refreshments, goody bags and community atmosphere.

What’s Included

• Chip‑timed results for Half Marathon, 10 K and Fun Run.

• Bespoke finisher’s medals for participants.

• Event village with food, drink and partner stands.

• Free race photos courtesy of official event photographers.

• Marshals, distance markers and water stations on course.

• Fun Run suitable for all ages and abilities.

Additional Information

• The Half Marathon and 10 K are typically sold out early each year due to high demand.

• Charity: The 2026 festival supports The David Lewis Cheshire charity.

• The event has a festival atmosphere with live support from local volunteers and spectators.

• Start numbers are collected near the race — number posting out is not offered for 2026 entries.

• Facilities include bag drop, toilets and refreshments at the Rugby Club HQ.