New for 2025
We have moved!

The Running Conference has a new home! Burleigh Court at Loughborough University. This award-winning venue offers everything on one site: hotel accommodation, modern conference spaces, dining, and social areas – all within easy reach. With upgraded facilities and a seamless attendee experience, Burleigh Court sets the perfect stage for TRC25 and beyond.

Burleigh Court
Off Ashby Road (A512)
Loughborough University (West Park)
Loughborough, Leicestershire
LE11 3GR

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📍 Getting to Loughborough and Burleigh Court

Burleigh Court
Off Ashby Road (A512)
Loughborough University (West Park)
Loughborough, Leicestershire
LE11 3GR

This is part of the Loughborough University Campus, located in the heart of England — where north meets south. Just 1 mile from J23 M1, 8 miles from East Midlands Airport, and 90 minutes from London St Pancras 🚉.

🚗 By Car

Loughborough’s nearest motorway link is the M1 – the campus is just 2 miles from Junction 23. The university is clearly signposted from all main routes into Loughborough.

✅ Free parking is available onsite and included with all accommodation bookings for The Running Conference 2025.

🚌 By Coach or Bus

National Express and local bus services operate to/from central Loughborough. You can connect from there with local buses to the university campus.

🚆 By Train

Regular intercity trains serve Loughborough Station, including daily services to/from London St Pancras International (approx. 1h 15m).
🚖 The station is just 10 mins from campus – with frequent buses during term time or taxis available (ask for Holywell Park Conference Centre).

✈️ By Air

East Midlands Airport – just 7 miles away, with domestic and international routes.
Birmingham Airport – approx. 1 hour by car. Train to Loughborough involves 2 changes (via Birmingham New Street and Leicester) and takes ~1h 35m.

🌍 For International TRC25 Attendees

  • East Midlands Airport ✈️ – Closest airport (7 miles)
    👉 Check destinations served: EMA Flights A–Z (subject to change)

  • Birmingham International Airport ✈️ – Around 1 hour by car
    🚆 Note: No direct train – journey requires 2 changes (New Street & Leicester)

  • London Airports:

    • Luton (LTN) – 83 miles away, and well connected by train (Luton Airport Parkway).

    • Heathrow (LHR) – Take the underground to St Pancras, then a direct train

    • Gatwick (LGW) – Take the Thameslink train to St Pancras, then connect to Loughborough

🚄 London St Pancras International → Loughborough

Direct trains take from 1h 15m
👉 Book via East Midlands Railway
👉 Or check times/prices at The Trainline