Newbury Racecourse 5k, 10k & Half Marathon
Newbury, Berkshire
Racecourse Road, Newbury, RG14 7, United KingdomSat 31st August 2024
Starting at 10:00
4 races
£27.00 - £152.00
Organiser's Description
NEWBURY RACECOURSE 5K, 10K & HALF MARATHON
Join us for this epic event at Newbury Racecourse and choose to run a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon at one of Britain’s leading horseracing venues!
Each Mile will be accurately marked out and we have plenty of helpers to keep you quite literally on track and encourage you on your way to that finish line. Come and join us for a unique race you will not forget!
The race involves laps around the circuit, the course is flat and quick. There will be 1 lap for the 5k, 2 laps for the 10k and 4 laps for the Half Marathon.
Included in your entry:
Unique themed medal (Previous design pictured)
Chip timed results
Free official event photographs
Water
Post-race snacks
Join us for this epic event at Newbury Racecourse and choose to run a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon at one of Britain’s leading horseracing venues!
Each Mile will be accurately marked out and we have plenty of helpers to keep you quite literally on track and encourage you on your way to that finish line. Come and join us for a unique race you will not forget!
The race involves laps around the circuit, the course is flat and quick. There will be 1 lap for the 5k, 2 laps for the 10k and 4 laps for the Half Marathon.
Included in your entry:
Unique themed medal (Previous design pictured)
Chip timed results
Free official event photographs
Water
Post-race snacks
Races
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5k
£27.00
Booking for more than 1? -
10k
£30.00
Booking for more than 1? -
Half Marathon
£34.00
Booking for more than 1? -
Group Booking (6 People)
£152.00
Booking for more than 1?
Book
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5k
£27.00
Booking for more than 1? -
10k
£30.00
Booking for more than 1? -
Half Marathon
£34.00
Booking for more than 1? -
Group Booking (6 People)
£152.00
Booking for more than 1?
Course Details
There will be marshals all around the course as well as km signs and arrows. The race involves laps around the course – it is flat and quick.
There will be 1 lap for the 5k, 2 laps for the 10k and 4 laps for the Half Marathon.
Spectators
Spectators are more than welcome to come along and watch from the event village.
What's Included
Unique themed medal
Chip timed results
Free official event photographs
Water
Post-race snacks
ON THE DAY
Start Times:
10.00am – Half Marathon
11.00am – 5k & 10k
Reviews
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6 reviews
John
·4 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
·4 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
·4 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 !