Thames 5km, 10km & 2.5km at Beale Park

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  • Date Thu 4th July 2019
  • Time 18:30
  • Location Reading, West Berkshire
  • Price £5.57 - £20.31
  • Races 3 races

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting evening of running at the Thames 5km, 10km & 2.5km event, organized by Barnes Fitness! This fantastic race will take place on Thursday, July 4, 2019, at the picturesque Beale Park in Reading, West Berkshire. With stunning multi-terrain routes that meander near the Thames and through serene woodlands, this event promises an unforgettable experience for participants of all ages.

Runners can choose from three distances: the 2.5km race starting at 6:30 PM, followed by the 5km and 10km races at 7:30 PM. The course is clearly marked and supported by plenty of enthusiastic marshals, ensuring a smooth and safe experience for everyone. Participants can look forward to chip timing, awesome prizes—including a commemorative medal and a banana for all finishers—and the opportunity to compete for top spots in various age categories. With ample free parking available, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Register online by midday on July 3, or take advantage of on-the-day entries (cash only). Join us for a memorable evening of fitness and fun!

Thames 5km, 10km & 2.5km at Beale Park

Thu 4th July 2019

A group of runners is participating in a race on a grassy trail. The event details are displayed: "Thames 5KM/10KM & 2.5KM," taking place on Thursday, July 4th at Beale Park, Pangbourne, RG8 9NW. Start times are 6:30 PM for 2.5KM and 7:30 PM for 5KM/10KM. A group of runners participates in a race on a grassy path. A man in a gray shirt, bib number 605, leads, followed by others wearing various athletic attire. Event details: Thames 5KM/10KM & 2.5KM, Thursday 4 July, 6:30PM and 7:30PM starts at Beale Park, Pangbourne, RG8 9NW.

Organiser's Description

After our inagurual year last year, we are pleased to have this event firmly back on the calendar with headline sponsors, Macbeths Insurance supporting us and you every step of the way.

Beale Park and the surrounding area really is a stunning location for an evening run - with parts of the course near the Thames and others through the woods. One not to miss.

DATE:

Thursday 4 July 2019

​TIME:

6.30pm - 2.5km
7.30pm - 5km/10km

COURSE:

Clearly-marked multi-terrain routes (1 lap 5km/2 laps 10km) with plenty of marshals, a lead cyclist and tail marker.

Plenty of water stations too, should it be during an epic heatwave as it was in 2018!

RULES OF PARTICIPATION:

Minimum competitor age:

5km/10km - 15 as of race day

2.5km - 5 - 14 as of race day

(Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult who is required to register for the event too. The adult must be within an arm’s distance at all times)

No headphones to be worn at any time during the event — this is for your own safety and the safety of other competitors. We will disqualify any competitor we find wearing headphones.

RESULTS:

Chip timed by Rogue Racer

PRIZES:

Commemorative medal and banana for all finishers

1st/2nd/3rd Male & Female

1st V40/50/60/70 Male/Female

PARKING:

Ample free parking onsite

COST:

5km
£13 (UKA Member)
£15 (non UKA Member)

10km
£17 (UKA Member)
£19 (non UKA Member)

2.5km
£5

Online registration will close at midday on Wednesday 3 July. On the day entries available, subject to race limit - additional £3 to advertised fees, cash only.

Races

  • 2.5km

    Thu 4th July 2019 (18:30)

    £5.57

    CLOSED
  • 10km

    Thu 4th July 2019 (19:30)

    £20.31

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED
  • 5Km

    Thu 4th July 2019 (19:30)

    £16.07

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

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Location

Beale Park, Reading RG8 9NX, UK

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