AEPG Great Eastern Run
2027 at a glance
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- Race day
- Oct 10, 2027 Sunday
- Distance
- 13.1 mi Half marathon · 21.1 km
- Entry
- Open
- Latest results
- 2026
Quick facts
- Flat course with about 65 metres of climb
- Fully closed roads around the city centre
- Pacers from 1:30 to 2:45
- Three-and-a-half-hour cutoff
- Elite places for sub-70 men and sub-80 women
Course
The route starts and finishes on the Embankment and runs entirely on closed, tarmac roads, taking in part of the city centre and the grounds of Peterborough Cathedral. Total climb is about 65 metres, there are five water stations, and pacers cover 1:30 to 2:45.
Race-day weather
Mid-October in the Fens is usually cool and suitable for fast running, though the flat, open landscape means wind can play a part. Light rain is common.
About the race
The AEPG Great Eastern Run is Peterborough's long-running autumn half marathon, with course records dating back to 1988 and a men's record of 1:01:40 set in 2015. Good Running Events organises it with a 5K fun run on the same morning.
Dates and results by year
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FAQ
When is the AEPG Great Eastern Run?
The 2027 AEPG Great Eastern Run is on Sunday, October 10, 2027.
Is registration open for the 2027 AEPG Great Eastern Run?
Entry for the 2027 AEPG Great Eastern Run is open, as of Nov 14, 2026. Entry details: totalracetiming.co.uk.
Where can I find the AEPG Great Eastern Run results?
The 2026 results and earlier years are on the results page.
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