- Sun 12 Oct 2025
5K
09:15
Age 11 & over
£17-£19
- 5 km road running + 173 ft ascent
Event overview
For those who have previously taken part, there will be some tweaks to the courses to support the growth in numbers and the slightly refreshed courses will be shared next year. In addition, a new half marathon course may be launched too. Unfortunately, the Luton Hoo course cannot be used as the estate is undergoing an extensive refurbishment programme.
Rest assured, the races will start and finish in the town centre, and the courses will take you through award-winning parks and on a traffic-free, closed roads, ensuring a safe and enjoyable running experience.
All participants will receive a souvenir medal, and there will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for males and females in all races. The Danny McCormack Memorial Young Person’s trophy will also return next time.
New for this year is a brand new Love Luton Runfest event t-shirt!
With the overwhelming demand in 2024, you are urged to secure your spot at the Runfest as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this exciting event.
This event is part of Love Luton RunFest.
Event photos
Event details
- All fitness levels
- Event village
- Families
- Newcomers
- Bar
- Cafe
- Paid parking
- Urban
- Hilly
- Marshals
- No headphones
- Traffic free
- GPX available
- Bring your own cup
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
Here are the ways this event cares for the environment:
Summary
- Recycling bins
- Recycling gets separated from general waste
- Finish line water bottles made from recycled material
- Refill taps are provided so participants can bring their own bottle and fill up during the event
- The choice of paper cups at water stations
- Signage including course marking attached with reusable garden wire instead of plastic cable ties
- 'Dynamic bib assignment’ removes the need for envelopes, sticker labels and excess waste
- Bike racking is provided to promote cycling to the events
- Technical t-shirt
Optional extra
- Love Luton Runfest Event T-Shirt £12.00
- Age 11 & over
- Entries open
- Enter online
- Event merch available
Entry fees
Entry fee (Affiliated)
£17.00
Entry fee (Unaffiliated)
£19.00
Well organised and great to start and finish in town centre. Sue M
Loved every moment of this event! The atmosphere was great! Jose M
Great event and beautiful course. A must-do for any serious athlete! Tony C
Had a good experience overall. The course was fun and volunteers were supportive! Philip J
The course was perfectly marked, and the entire event was flawlessly managed. Highly recommended! Tomasz B
Was nervous at first as it was my first time taking part! But when I got there and saw the atmosphere, I was excited! The amount of people all up for the same thing, the stage announcements, music, free drinks and snacks and the organisation of it was amazing with signage and barriers in the right places. It all ran smoothly. Marshals were brilliant in keeping us safe and on the right route and encouraging us throughout. Loved it!! Can't wait to do more!! Jasminara C
Superb event, with a great atmosphere. Sandra R
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10K
09:10
Age 15 & over
£22-£24
- 10 km road running + 214 ft ascent