Silverstone Run Fest returns with half marathon, 10k and 5k events

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Most people have only experienced Silverstone, if they're lucky, from the grandstands. But if you want to get a little closer to where the action takes place, late this year the circuit is giving you the opportunity to run it.

Run Fest Silverstone returns this year, officially confirmed for 22 November at the historic Silverstone Circuit. The course will take runners through Copse Corner, Vale, and down the legendary Hangar Straight - the very same stretches of asphalt which have moulded world championships and hosted some of the greatest driving ever to be seen in motorsport.

The fact that you'll be doing it at running pace and not 180-odd mph is beside the point.

There are four distances on offer from the circuit management: a half marathon, a 10k, a 5k and a family mile for those who maybe haven't quite worn in their running shoes.

Entry prices are tiered depending on which distance you choose and whether you hold a UK Athletics affiliation. The half marathon reaches £52, the 10k costs £46, the 5k costs £38 and the family mile costs £18. If you're an affiliate, you can take £2 off those prices (apart from the family mile, which is fixed).

It's worth noting that prices will rise on 30 June, so if you fancy this, you'll want to act fast. It's also worth noting that the track itself offers a great chance to beat your personal best, with it being a nice flat circuit for runners looking to chase their fastest times.

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And while you’re pushing on, you can enjoy not only the views that your favourite drivers look at while sitting behind the steering wheel, but also take in Maggotts, Becketts and Chapel - some of motorsport's greatest hits.

With it being late autumn, it won't exactly be hot, but it should be comfortable enough for a strong run while leaving enough time to prepare for a new challenge before the year closes.

Each entry comes with an individual timing chip, a race number, a finisher's medal, baggage drop and access to water stations across the whole route. Those running the family mile - open to runners four years and older - won't receive the timing chip, but will enjoy everything else.

Silverstone hosted the very first world championship grand prix in 1950 and has been the centre of British motorsport since then. Running it won't add you to the history books alongside the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Jim Clark, or Nigel Mansell, but it could be as close as you'll ever get. That's worth the entry fee on its own.

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