Great Eastern Run | |
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Date | October (Annually) |
Location | Peterborough, United Kingdom |
Event type | Road |
Distance | Half marathon |
Course records | 1:01:40 (men) 1:11:52 (women) |
The Perkins Great Eastern Run is a running event that takes place every year in Peterborough, United Kingdom, generally in mid-October. The event returned in 2006 after a 10-year absence and is rapidly gaining popularity. Currently, there are three races in the whole event:
Half Marathon – A 21.0975-kilometre (13.1094 mi) race which winds its way through the city's streets.
Fun run – A 5 km run which starts and finishes at the same place as the half marathon.
Wheelchair Race – This follows the same route as the half marathon.
Despite its name, the Great Eastern Run is not a part of the Great Run series of events, which includes the Great North Run.