Newbury Racecourse Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
From RunThrough Events
- Date Sat 14th August 2027
- Time 09:30
- Location Newbury, Berkshire
- Price £30.00 - £36.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Newbury Racecourse Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K on Saturday, 14th August 2027! Organized by the renowned RunThrough Events, this exciting race day promises a vibrant atmosphere at the scenic Newbury Racecourse in Berkshire. Participants can choose from three distances: the 5K, which features a single lap, the 10K with two laps, or the challenging Half Marathon that covers four laps plus an additional shorter section. Perfect for runners of all levels, this event offers a flat and fast course, making it an ideal opportunity to chase down your personal best. With clearly marked kilometre signposts and a dedicated team of marshals cheering you on, you're sure to feel supported every step of the way. Don’t miss out on this fantastic running experience!
Newbury Racecourse Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
Sat 14th August 2027
Organiser's Description
Join us for the Newbury Racecourse 5K, 10K & Half Marathon on Saturday 14th August 2027.
This popular RunThrough event returns in 2027, offering a flat and fast course at Newbury Racecourse with excellent potential for a personal best.
Choose from the 5K, 10K or Half Marathon and take on an accurately measured looped route around the racecourse. The 5K completes one lap, the 10K takes on two laps, while the Half Marathon covers four laps plus a shorter additional section.
Each kilometre is clearly marked with signposts, and our friendly team of marshals and event staff will be there to support and encourage you all the way to the finish line.
This popular RunThrough event returns in 2027, offering a flat and fast course at Newbury Racecourse with excellent potential for a personal best.
Choose from the 5K, 10K or Half Marathon and take on an accurately measured looped route around the racecourse. The 5K completes one lap, the 10K takes on two laps, while the Half Marathon covers four laps plus a shorter additional section.
Each kilometre is clearly marked with signposts, and our friendly team of marshals and event staff will be there to support and encourage you all the way to the finish line.
Races
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Half Marathon
Sat 14th August 2027 (09:30)
£36.00
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10k
Sat 14th August 2027 (10:30)
£32.00
Booking for more than 1? -
5k
Sat 14th August 2027 (10:30)
£30.00
Booking for more than 1?
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8 reviews
A very organised event. Great vibes prior to, during and after the race. Everything was well sign-posted and all volunteers I spoke to were very helpful. The course itself is very flat but mixed terrain (tarmac, gravel, rubber and grass/mud). It would have been good to have 1-2 extra food/drink stands for post race as there was only one and the queue was quite long afterwards. Will definitely be doing races with them again though! All in all excellent.
John
·6 years ago
Good late-notice amendments to the plan. A week out from the start, Storm Ciara was forecast and it was clear that running - and even travelling - conditions would be pretty awful. My initial thought was that the race should have been postponed, with money returned for those who could not make it, and I was in two minds as to whether it would even be safe to drive to the event.
The organisers decided to go ahead however and, once I had concurred my initial suspicions that they were putting financial gain ahead of runner safety, I decided to give it a go. I am glad I did.
The conditions were truly awful and among the worst I have encountered in 35 years of running. That said, the organisers had done everything they possibly could to deliver the event. They moved registration into the Racecourse Buildings, to offer shelter (and because the normal inflatable tents would have blown away), and came up with some sensible alternatives such as holding the briefs indoors and limiting the time spent outside for the warm-up).
What really made the race was the positive approach of the marshals and race coordinators. As the conditions worsened to storm-force winds, biting rain and lightning, the enthusiasm of the marshals seemed to grow in inverse proportion to the awfulness of the weather. For their support alone, this race deserves a 5-star review!
The goody-bag was the usual high quality, with a themed medal, delicious flap-jacks and drinks to replenish stocks, the parking was plentiful and free, and the toilets were well-placed and acceptable... even for an emergency stop during the race!
All in all, I am glad the organisers went ahead... as I now have a new "That's nothing... one time, at Newbury Racecourse..." story to bore all more fellow runners with!
Well organised despite the storm. This was my first 10k event. They did explain that there was less infrastructure during this event due to the extraneous weather conditions which didn’t take anything away from the event itself. The team and staff were extremely well organised even though storm Ciara was causing fall sorts of havoc!
The Marshals were bright and encouraging!
Thank you!!
Rachel
·6 years ago
Well Organised Event. Considering this was my first race, I think this was a great starting point. The marshal’s were very positive and helpful, the location was great for spectators and there was enough space for everyone without feeling cramped. It was a very windy and rainy day but everything still seemed to run smoothly from my perspective. Would recommend!
Anna
·6 years ago
Very well organised event for my first race. Every thing was very well organised, everything went smooth and nicely, no waiting, no frustration, great atmosphere just great first race expiereniece !
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RG14 7PN, Newbury, United Kingdom
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