Great Eastern Run 2026

A young badger in the top left, looks back to camera. In the foreground is grass and the Wilder Future Fund Logo is displayed.

Credit: Badger in Brampton Wood, Oliver Andrews

Take part in the Great Eastern Run for a Wilder Future

Join Team Wildlife Trust BCN and take on a half marathon through the City of Peterborough - a paved, flat route that's perfect for beginners or getting a new PB!

About the event

The Great Eastern Half Marathon features 13.1 miles around the closed roads of Peterborough. The race starts and ends at The Embankment, winding its way through Peterborough's city centre and passes through the grounds of Peterborough Cathedral. 

Date: Sunday 11th October

Time: Race starts at 10:30am

Location: Peterborough

Fundraising: Aim to raise at least £150

Book your place now

A mans hands are shown lacing up a running trainer in a woodland trail

Credit: Freepik

By joining Team Wildlife Trust BCN, this race can mean even more...

Every penny raised for the Wildlife Trust BCN will go into our Wilder Future Fund to support your local wildlife in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. By choosing to support the Wildlife Trust BCN, your run can make a big difference to nature and your local wild spaces.

Wilder Future Fund

England is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. Over the last 50 years, development and agricultural intensification, together with a changing climate, has driven dramatic declines in once common species. But we have a plan to bring nature back and you can make it happen.
£251,050 of £500,000 Year 1 goal