Northstowe Festival of Running Half Marathon

Northstowe Festival of Running Half Marathon 2025 Course Analysis

Northstowe Festival of Running Half Marathon is a half marathon held in Cambridge, United Kingdom, scheduled for Saturday 30 August 2025. The course is run on mixed surface with 36m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 21m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Northstowe Festival of Running Half Marathon website.

Elevation Profile

This is a very flat course with only 36m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 5m to 21m above sea level — a 16m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.

Expected Race Day Weather

Based on historical weather data for August, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 12°C and 19°C are expected. While comfortable for most runners, those targeting fast times should pay attention to hydration, as these temperatures can impact performance over the full distance. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.

Surface Type: Mixed

Northstowe Festival of Running Half Marathon features a mixed-surface course, combining sections of road with unpaved terrain such as gravel paths, parkland, or boardwalks. Mixed courses add variety but also introduce some unpredictability in footing. Runners should expect slightly slower times compared to a pure road marathon, and road-trail hybrid shoes may be the best footwear option.

How Difficult Is Northstowe Festival of Running Half Marathon?

Our difficulty rating for Northstowe Festival of Running Half Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.

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