runShrewsbury 5k Festival

The Shrewsbury 5k Festival is a series of graded fast 5k races at the cycle circuit at Shrewsbury Sports Village Sundorne Road Shrewsbury.

Due to the ‘pop-up’ nature if this type of race we can stage them at short notice. For more information click the link below to see when our next one is.

Just over 5 laps of this flat, sheltered and well maintained traffic free course which will produce quick results.

There will be three races depending on predicted finish times. You will be allocated your slot in race instructions which will be emailed a week before the race. Race numbers to be collected on the night

Cash prizes for the top 3 men and women.

Race staged under UK Athletics rules with minimum age of 11 on race day.

NOT SURE?FAQS

Each runner will be issued with a race number with a disposable timing chip on race day.

This system is user friendly. The disposable system allows runners to have more flexibility at the finish line, since the removal of the chip is not required.

If you are using the single use chip, please ensure the following to receive an accurate time:

Race bib is clearly visible on the front of the torso
Race bib is unaltered and unmodified
Race bib is pinned in all four corners
Race bib is not covered (jackets, runner belts, water bottles, etc.)

Please note: The race number allocated to you is for use by you only. Please do not pass on the race number unless you have completed the online transfer. The transfer entry closing date is on your confirmation email.

Unfortunately, not. This is the first staging of this race so we are being overcautious. It is something we plan to look at for future races.

No. The race is a UK Athletics affiliated race and therefore dogs are not permitted.

Refunds are not available for the race but participants are able to transfer their space to someone else up until the closing date specified on the conformation email. We do not allow deferrals to another race or to the same race the following year.

There is plenty of very low cost parking in Northwich just a short walk from Race HQ.

Toilets will be available on race day at Race HQ.

There are not.

Yes. A bag drop area can be found at Race HQ.

Yes. The race is affiliated to UK Athletics and as the course is fully closed to traffic it is permitted however please ensure the volume is low enough for you to hear instructions from marshals.

We are unable to accept wheelchair athletes at this stage due to the terrain.

We are always looking to improve the standard of our races. Elite runners are invited to contact us at admin@runcheshire.com to check eligibility.