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The AEPG Great Eastern Run, Half Marathon
Closed roads in Peterborough
11 October 2026
Enter here: https://totalracetiming.co.uk/race/648

The 2022 Great Eastern Run will take place in Peterborough on Sunday 16th October 2022, comprising of a Half Marathon, Wheelchair Half Marathon, and Anna's Hope 5K Fun Run. www.greateasternrun.co.uk
Volunteers are also needed every year to help with marshalling and water stations etc.... so everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there.

12/09/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this week’s Get Fit for the Great Eastern Run session! 🙌

It was fantastic to see so many of you getting out, putting the miles in and continuing your preparations for race day. 💪

And there’s still time to join us — we have two sessions left!

📅 Wednesday 23 September
📅 Wednesday 7 October

Everyone is welcome at the sessions no matter if you’re a first-time runner, working towards a new personal best or simply looking to build your confidence ahead of the Great Eastern Run.

10/09/2026

🏃 GREAT EASTERN RUN BIB COLLECTION 🏃

The AEPG Great Eastern Run is getting closer! 🎉 If you're taking part, make sure you know when and where to collect your race bib.

📍 Saturday 3 October
Ferry Meadows parkrun

📍 Friday 9 October & Saturday 10 October
Embankment, Peterborough

⚠️ Please note: bib collection will NOT be available on race day. Make sure you collect your bib during one of the collection sessions above.

📮 Want your bib posted to you?
Keep an eye on your emails for information about opting in to bib number postage if you didn't select this option when you registered.

Once you've got your bib, you're all set for race day! 🙌

Who's getting ready to take on the Great Eastern Run? 💙🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

08/09/2026

🏃‍♀️ GET FIT FOR THE GREAT EASTERN – THIS WEDNESDAY! 🏃‍♂️

Ready to get moving towards this year’s AEPG Great Eastern Run? Our next Get Fit For the Great Eastern training session takes place this Wednesday evening!

📅 Wednesday 9th September
⏰ 7:00PM
📍 Bushfield Sports Centre, Peterborough

If you’re training for your first Great Eastern Run, looking to improve your fitness, or simply want to run with a friendly group, these sessions are FREE and open to everyone.

Come along, meet fellow runners and get a great midweek workout in! 💪

👟 No need to be a Great Eastern Run entrant – everyone is welcome.

See you Wednesday! 🙌

26/08/2026

🏃‍♀️ Session 4 is tonight! 🏃‍♂️

We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone to the fourth Session of our Get Fit For the Great Eastern Run training sessions this evening! 🙌

It’s the next chance to get training miles in the bank and train alongside fellow runners as we work towards this years race.

📍 Bushfield Sports Centre
⏰ 7:00PM
💷 Free to attend

See you this evening!

24/08/2026

WE NEED YOU!

The AEPG Great Eastern Run is one of the biggest events in the region – and we need an amazing team of volunteers to help make this year’s event the best one yet! If you’re a runner’s biggest supporter, part of a local club or community group, or simply want to be part of an incredible day, we’d love to have you on the team.

We have a range of volunteer roles available, including:

Route Marshals – cheer on runners, provide encouragement and help keep the route safe
Start & Finish Team – support runners as they begin and complete their challenge
Race Village & Registration – help with runner enquiries, race packs and the event village
Water Station Teams – keep runners hydrated and motivated around the course
Event setup & Goody Bag Packing - assisting with setting up / packing down the event, and helping to pack the thousands of race goody bags!
General Event Support – help us deliver a fantastic experience for everyone taking part

No previous experience is needed – just enthusiasm, a friendly smile and a willingness to get involved!
Join hundreds of other volunteers and be part of the Great Eastern Run experience.

Sign up today: https://ow.ly/pBlU50ZEQXv

23/08/2026

7 Weeks To Go! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Just seven weeks until you’re lining up, soaking up the atmosphere and taking on the streets of Peterborough!

The AEPG Great Eastern Run is getting closer, training is ticking along and we can’t wait to see you out there!

Whether you’re taking on the Half Marathon or 5K, there’s still time to get ready for race day.

🚨 Limited places remaining! If you haven’t secured your place yet, now’s the time!

7 weeks. One city. One unforgettable day.

15/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us this week! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the latest Get Fit For the Great Eastern Run training session! It was another fantastic evening of running, with plenty of hard work, smiles and great energy from everyone who took part.

And we think it’s fair to say this was our most unique session yet… with the solar eclipse appearing in the sky just as our runners set off! 🌒 What a way to start a training run!

📅 Our next Get Fit For session is Wednesday 26th August @ 7PM

We’d love to see even more of you there as we continue building towards race day. Bring your trainers, bring your friends and get ready for another great session!

12/08/2026

🏃‍♀️ Session 3 is tonight! 🏃‍♂️

We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone to Session 3 of our Get Fit For the Great Eastern Run training sessions this evening! 🙌

It’s another great opportunity to get some miles in, build your confidence and train alongside fellow runners as we work towards the AEPG Great Eastern Run. 💪

📍 Bushfield Sports Centre
⏰ 7:00PM
💷 Free to attend

Whether you’re training for your first half marathon or looking to improve your fitness, come along and get involved!

See you tonight!

28/07/2026

🏃 Get Fit for the Great Eastern Run – Session 2 is Tomorrow!

Our Get Fit for the Great Eastern training series continues tomorrow evening, and we'd love to see you there!

Whether you're training for the AEPG Great Eastern Run, building towards your first 5K, or simply looking to enjoy a friendly group run, everyone is welcome.

📍 Bushfield Sports Centre, Peterborough
🕖 7.00pm start
💷 Completely FREE to attend

Our experienced run leaders will be on hand to support runners of all abilities, with paced groups to help you train in a fun and encouraging environment.

Bring a friend, lace up your trainers, and join us for another great evening of running!

15/07/2026

🏃‍♀️ Get Fit for the Great Eastern starts TONIGHT! 🏃‍♂️

If you’re thinking of taking on the Great Eastern Run this year, come and join us this evening for the first session of the Get Fit for the Great Eastern training sessions.

📅 Starts: Wednesday 15 July
🕕 Time: 7:00pm
📍 Location: Bushfield Sports Centre

Everyone is welcome for the free sessions and no need to register - just arrive ready to run!

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The Embankment
Peterborough
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Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5pm
Friday	9:30am - 5pm

Website

http://www.greateasternrun.co.uk/

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