Welcome to the Abington Festival of Running
Thank you to all of the runners. We had a fantastic day with over 500 entrants. Results can be viewed here.
The 2025 Festival will take place on Sunday 5th October 2025.
First race at 10.30am. Bookings will open soon.
About the Festival
The Abington Festival of Running is a yearly running event organised by Great Abington Primary School PTFA to raise funds for Great Abington Primary School.
We pride ourselves in creating a Festival that offers something for every runner. Whether you're looking for a PB on one of the fastest courses in the county or would like to challenge yourself to complete a run cheered on by a supportive crowd, the Abington Festival of Running is for you.
The 5k and 10k are offical UKA Road Races. Licence number: 2023-44967.
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A 10k, 5k and 2k fun run
We are happy to announce we have adjusted the popular 10K course and added a new 5K course that is now in its 3rd year. All races finish in front of the iconic TWI plane in Granta Park.
They are both official UKA road race courses as measured by our official course measurer, Tim Cook.
Please refer to the documents in the Information section for full details of the Event. The race day rules can be found here.
Registered Charity Number: 1136090
2023 Festival
The 2022 Festival was a brilliant day with 100s of runners from across the County enjoying a fast course for those looking for PB and a supportive atmosphere for those challenging themselves to complete a 2k, 5k or 10k run.
Results can be found here: https://results.racetimingsolutions.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=16269&RId=1720
Well done to all our runners. Hope to see you next year!
Results
2022 Race Results:
Race Timing Solutions Abington Festival of Running times
2021 Race Results:
RaceTiming Solutions Link for your race time
Course records
Women's 10km record
Charlotte East: 37.56 (2022)
Men's 10km record
Ben Smith: 32:22 (2023)
Women's 5km record
Clare Thurgood: 17.52 (2023)
Men's 5km record
Kieran Brady: 16.29 (2022)
Huge thanks to our sponsors for the 2023 event:
10km information
The 10k route is a fast, mainly flat race course around the picturesque villages of Little and Great Abington. The courses have been officially measured and both the 5K and 10K are registered as road races and will count towards your UKA times.
Features
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Measured, marshalled course |
Chip timing |
Water stations |
Officially classified as a Road Race |
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Age 15+ |
Team competition |
Free post race massages |
Sustainable medals for every runner |
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First aid |
Cake stall and tea and Coffee |
Bag storage facility |
Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male- & Female Mugs for all category winners |
10k Map (A is the start and B is the Finnish)
5K Details
The 5K route is a fast road race that takes place within the grounds of Granta Park. It consists of of 2 laps.
Features
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Measured, marshalled course |
Chip timing |
Water stations |
Officially classified as a Road Race |
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Age 11+ |
Team competition |
Free post race massages |
Sustainable medals for every runner |
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First aid |
Cake stall and tea and Coffee |
Bag storage facility |
Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male- & Female Mugs for all category winners |
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5K Map (A is the start and B is the finish - 2 Laps of the course required)
Fun Run Details
The Fun Run is approximately 2km, entirely within the grounds of Granta Park, totally traffic free! All competitors will recieve a medal.
Features
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Measured, marshalled course |
Chip timing |
Water stations |
Medals for all runners |
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Age 2+ |
Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each age category. Mugs for category winners |
First aid |
Cake stall and tea and coffee |
Race categories and prizes
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Men 5K 1st, 2nd & 3rd overall winner - trophies and mugs 1st Veteran 40+ - mugs 1st Veterans 50+ - mugs 1st Veterans 60+ - mugs 1st Veterans 70+ - mugs 1st Veterans 80+ -mugs 1st Abington/Hildersham Resident - mugs 1st Granta Park Championship - mugs |
Women 5K 1st, 2nd & 3rd overall winner - trophies and mugs 1st Veteran 35+ - mugs 1st Veterans 45+ - mugs 1st Veterans 55+ - mugs 1st Veterans 65+ - mugs 1st Veterans 75+ - mugs 1st Abington/Hildersham Resident - mugs 1st Granta Park Championship- mugs |
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Men 10K 1st, 2nd & 3rd overall winner - trophies and mugs 1st Veteran 40+ - mugs 1st Veterans 50+ - mugs 1st Veterans 60+ - mugs 1st Veterans 70+ - mugs 1st Veterans 80+ - mugs 1st Abington/Hildersham Resident - mugs 1st Granta Park Championship- mugs Team competition male - 1st combined time of first three runners Team competition female - 1st combined time of first three runners |
Women 10K 1st, 2nd & 3rd overall winner - trophies and mugs 1st Veteran 30+. - mugs 1st Veterans 40+ - mugs 1st Veterans 50+ - mugs 1st Veterans 60+ - mugs 1st Veterans 70+ - mugs 1st Abington/Hildersham Resident - mugs 1st Granta Park Championship- mugs Team competition male - 1st combined time of first three runners Team competition female - 1st combined time of first three runners |
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Boys Fun Run All Great Abington School Year Groups 1st / 2nd /3rd – Certificates and medals Male 1st / 2nd /3rd - Trophies and Mugs
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Girls Fun Run All Great Abington School Year Groups 1st / 2nd /3rd – Certificates and medals Female 1st / 2nd /3rd - Trophies and Mugs
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