Newport Pagnell Carnival 5K

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  • Date Sat 4th July 2026
  • Time 12:00
  • Location Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
  • Price £8.00 - £22.00
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Join us for the Newport Pagnell Carnival 5K on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, in the vibrant town of Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. Organised by BCS Events, this exhilarating road race promises a unique experience as it takes participants on a scenic single-lap course through the town’s picturesque streets. Runners will finish at Riverside Meadow, right in the midst of the carnival festivities, creating an unforgettable race atmosphere filled with cheers from thousands of spectators.

Whether you're a seasoned club runner aiming for a personal best on this fast, flat UKA-affiliated course or a family looking to enjoy the day together, the Newport Pagnell Carnival 5K has something for everyone. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the town’s biggest celebration of the year, with Family Fun Run options available to make it a memorable day for all. Lace up your running shoes and get ready for a fantastic day of community spirit and athletic achievement!

Newport Pagnell Carnival 5K

Sat 4th July 2026

Three women in green running shirts, smiling and waving, run uphill during a race with other participants and onlookers in the background. Each wears a race bib, and the atmosphere is lively and cheerful. A young boy wearing a Barcelona football kit and race bib number 437 runs on a road alongside an adult in blue sportswear, with other runners visible in the background. Three runners participate in a race on a road. One wears a fish costume with bib number 4070, while the others wear athletic clothes with bib numbers 146 and 296. Trees and a black metal fence are in the background. A group of runners with race bibs participate in a road race, running on a bridge. Trees and spectators are visible in the background. The weather appears cloudy. Two women running on a road during a race, both smiling with arms raised in celebration. They wear athletic clothes and numbered bibs, with a third runner and greenery visible in the background. A boy in an orange shirt and green shorts, wearing race bib 450, makes a playful face and pose while running in a road race. Other runners are visible in the background on a city street and bridge. A man in a pink shirt and black shorts runs a race on a road, smiling and making a hand gesture. Other runners follow behind him. Trees and a metal bridge line the route under a cloudy sky. A smiling runner in a green shirt and sunglasses gives thumbs up while running on a road, surrounded by other runners and spectators near a black iron fence and greenery. Five male runners participate in a road race, wearing numbered bibs and athletic gear, running on a street with trees and a few spectators in the background. Two male runners compete in a road race, running on a bridge with black railings. Both wear race bibs; one in a colorful tank top and the other in black. A person on the right side holds a drink. Trees and a building are visible in the background. A woman wearing a green and yellow tank top, black shorts, and race bib 4013 runs on a road during a race, smiling. Other runners and spectators, including a person walking a dog, are visible in the background.

Organiser's Description

Get ready for the Newport Pagnell Carnival 5K, a high-energy road race set in the historic market town of Newport Pagnell. This one-of-a-kind 5K event takes runners on a single-lap, fully closed-road course, winding through the town’s charming streets and finishing in style at Riverside Meadow, right at the heart of the day’s carnival celebrations.

Timed perfectly to take place just before the iconic Carnival Parade, you’ll be cheered on by thousands of spectators, creating an electric race-day atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else.

Whether you’re a club runner chasing a personal best on this fast, flat UKA-affiliated course, or simply soaking in the sights and sounds of carnival day, this race offers something for everyone.

Family Fun Run options are also available, the perfect way to enjoy the experience with your children and be part of the town’s biggest day of the year.

Races

  • The 'Serious' 5K

    £22.00

    Scottish Athletics (SA) save £2.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

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  • Family Fun Run 5K (Age 12+)

    £20.00

    Scottish Athletics (SA) save £2.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

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  • Family Fun Run (Age 11 and Under)

    Children Under 11 Must Run With an Adult

    £8.00

    Scottish Athletics (SA) save £2.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

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