Jack Gardener and Max Hope from headline sponsor Phillips Law, and head of marketing Katy Gardener, received the first shirts for the event, which has already surpassed last year’s total number of entries. The running festival will take place on Sunday, October 5 and will include a half marathon, 10k, children’s race, and a new addition of a 5k race, all starting and finishing in the Race Village in War Memorial Park. Jack Gardener, left, Max Hope, and Katy Gardener with the 2025 Destination Basingstoke Phillips Law race shirts. Jonathan Pender, chair of event organiser Destination Basingstoke, said: "The Race Village will be inclusive and family-friendly, and we hope lots of people will come along to support the runners and enjoy the atmosphere." To enter one of the races, visit the Destination Basingstoke website.