Type of Event: 5k

Set in Oxfordshire’s beautiful Cherwell Valley, this deserted Cold War airbase opens its gates for a challenging weekend of running and cycling.

Enter the duathlon on Saturday 19th June and run, bike, run your way to the finish line over a Standard, Sprint or Super Sprint distance.

On Sunday 20th June the Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Family Mile will see you flying around the airfield like the buzzards that now rule the idle landing strips.

With over 100 years of history this formidable site will capture your imagination – watch out for props from Hollywood blockbuster World War Z which was filmed at the base, although an encounter with an escaped zombie is sure to get you a PB!

Pancake-flat, traffic-free and with the wind at your back, you’ll bomb along the runway and taxiways of one of the oldest airfields in the world at the Heyford Airbase Duathlon and Runway Races.

Date and Time: On Saturday June 19, 2021 at 8:00 am (ends Sunday June 20, 2021 at 1:00 pm)

Category: Sports / Leisure | Running

Prices:
Duathlon – Super Sprint: GBP 50.0,
Duathlon – Sprint: GBP 55.0,
Duathlon – Standard: GBP 60.0,
Family Mile: GBP 10.0,
5K: GBP 20.0,
10K: GBP 25.0,
Half Marathon: GBP 35.0

The Inflatable 5k is heading to St. Albans on the Saturday 19th June 2021.

The UK’s biggest and best Inflatable 5k obstacle course has just gotten even BIGGER, Bouncier and Better – Now with 28 humongous obstacles*!

NEW FOR 2020 – The Foam Zone

Run through our massive foam zone, powered by the worlds largest foam cannon. This is going to be fun!

Our NEW two x 2.5k lap course means, LESS Running and MORE Obstacles! You will now tackle 28 gigantic obstacles*.

Warning: These events may cause participants a great deal of fun, excitement and even in most cases laughter! *15 unique gigantic obstacles.

10K, 5K or Children’s Mini Mile in the beautiful parkland of the Borde Hill estate, near Haywards Heath, raising money for children and young people with complex neurodisabilities at Chailey Heritage Foundation.
A safe and secure COVID compliant event
A well-marked cross-country course through park and woodland with a couple of steep hills
Chip timing

An event for all the family – 5km, 10km and 2km Kids Fun Run.

We have received approval from Wokingham Borough Council and Thames Valley Police for this event to take place with our planned social distance measures in place.

A friendly well-established event welcoming runners of ALL abilities.

The course is a lovely off-road, traffic-free route around Dinton Pastures Country Park, near Reading, to clock up 5km, or go round twice for 10km. Either way, it’s pancake flat and if you enter more than one race you’ve a great chance of seeing that PB come down month by month!

The Inflatable 5k is heading to Haywards Heath on Saturday 10th July 2021.

The UK’s biggest and best Inflatable 5k obstacle course has just gotten even BIGGER, Bouncier and Better – Now with 28 humongous obstacles*!

NEW FOR 2020 – The Foam Zone

Run through our massive foam zone, powered by the worlds largest foam cannon. This is going to be fun!

Our NEW two x 2.5k lap course means, LESS Running & MORE Obstacles! You will now tackle 28 gigantic obstacles*.

Warning: These events may cause participants a great deal of fun, excitement and even in most cases laughter! *15 unique gigantic obstacles.

Prices:
Adult Entry: GBP 29.95
Child Entry: GBP 19.95

Time: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

New for 2021 the Monster Colour Run gives you a chance to try out some of our amazing obstacles whilst replacing the mud with a whole lot of colour! Take on our special 5km course filled with up to 10 obstacles and 4 colour zones, leaving you looking like a colour monster by the time you cross the finish line. With so much included from free Monster Colour Run t-shirt, finishers medal, personal colour pack and much more. Open to adults and kids aged 6 and over.

Come and experience our multi-award-winning midweek trail run series, which we’re told is best celebrated with a sunset drink from the Horsebox Bar!

A popular choice for those who like to squeeze an extra run in after work, this sell-out event offers challenging 5K and 10K trail runs, with an additional 15K and 2K run for the kids at the June event.

Prices:
10K: GBP 25.00,
5K: GBP 22.00

Time: 17:00 to 21:00

Category: Sports / Leisure | Running

This stunning venue will inspire you to greatness at this well organised, beginner friendly triathlon event.

Choose from either the sprint or standard distance:

Sprint distance: 750m swim; 20km cycle; 5K run

Olympic distance: 1500m swim; 40km cycle; 10km run

Every finisher will receive:
Unique commemorative medal.
Prizes.
Post-race snacks and drinks from our sponsors to refuel.
Accurate chip time.

With fuel and water stations and chip-timed results, we make it as easy as possible to get your pacing right, so that you can focus on your race and get the best possible time.

A fast course, perfect for beginners or intermediates. Subject to minimum age requirements, all competitors are welcome.

THE JON WARD VIRTUAL HEREFORD 5K

The Jon Ward Hereford 5K 2021 Virtual Only Option

CLICK HERE TO ENTER

8th August to 15th August 2021

£11 Bespoke Medal | Money Raised from the race will go to Mind.

The Couriers are pleased to announce the return of the Jon Ward 5k race, and here’s your chance to sign up and compete virtually from wherever you are in the world.

This race is held in memory of ex-Hereford Courier Jon Ward who sadly passed away in June 2020. All profits from the race will be donated to Charity.

Jon was a decorated runner, competing across every distance from 5k to Ultra Running. He was a proud member of the 100 Marathon Club and many locally knew him well, Jon was a Courier from 2010 – 2017.

We’ve tried to make it as simple as possible for runners to submit your activity so we have 2 options is to follow Hereford Couriers on Strava along with tagging us on the activity or you can send us a screenshot/ copy of your activity to Herefordcouriersrunningclub@hotmail.com, please see the T&C’s below for information about elevation, race days and cut off’s etc.

Full race results will be published on our club website and we’ve even got a bespoke series medal for all finishers, which will be posted to your home address.

Everyone is welcome.

Race Date: 9th August to 15th August 2021
Starting Time: whatever suits you
Entries: Entry Fees: £11, Race Limit 100, Minimum age 10.
Venue: Anywhere you like
Distance/ Terrain: 5k & Any terrain you want
Medals: We have a bespoke medal for all runners who complete the 5k.
Submitting your run: We have made 2 easy ways for you to submit your time, you can either follow ’Hereford Couriers’ on strava and tag us in the comment part or you can send us a screenshot or link to your strava/ garmin and email it to hereforcouriersrunningclub@hotmail.com
Terms And Conditions

The entrant must agree to the following terms and conditions.
Social distancing any and all government rules must be adhered to at the time of your race.
Runs must be 5km (3.1miles) in length (reasonable GPS margin of error).
Races must be run between 00:00am on Monday and 19:00 on Sunday of the weeks listed above. 1 attempt per person.
Each individual runner must upload their Strava/Garmin performance and either tag Hereford Couriers or email us your result – fallure to do this will mean your result will not be recorded.
Runs should be named as ‘Couriers Virtual 5k (Race 1/2/3) on Strava.
Results will be based on “time elapsed” rather than “moving time” – try not to stop your watch during your run!
Routes with significant negative elevation will not be counted (not all downhill routes)

THE JON WARD HEREFORD 5K

The Jon Ward Hereford 5K 2021

Sunday 15th August 2021

£15 (affiliated) £17 (unattached)

Chip Timed | Bespoke Medal | Fast & Flat Course

ENTRIES NOW OPEN

The Couriers are pleased to announce the return of the Jon Ward 5k race, come join us on our super-quick 2 lap course, the race will be chip timed & suitable for runners of all abilities, the route will be fully marked out and marshalled & we’ve even got a medal for all finishers.

This race is held in memory of ex-Hereford Courier Jon Ward who sadly passed away in June 2020. All profits from the race will be donated to Charity.

Jon was a decorated runner, competing across every distance from 5k to Ultra Running. He was a proud member of the 100 Marathon Club and many locally knew him well, Jon was a Courier from 2010 – 2017.

Everyone is welcome.

Race Date: Sunday 15th August 2021
Start Time: TBC
Entries: Entry Fees: £15.00 – Affiliated / £17.00 – Unattached, with all profits from the race going to charity.
Venue: Hereford Racecourse, Roman Road, Hereford. HR4 9QU.
Facilities/ Parking: Hereford Racecourse is race HQ & start & has adequate parking
Distance/ Terrain: 5k – Road with short gravel track.
Course Details: The route is on open roads – albeit through a quiet housing estate, the route is very flat and fast (Ideal for that PB), the course is suitable for runners of all abilities. Full UK Athletics race licence, Licence number to follow.
Prizes: Presentations at Hereford Racecourse post race.
Medals: We have a medal for all finishers
Results: Will be uploaded to http://www.herefordcouriers.com post race & visit https://herefordcouriers.com/club-races/5k-series-2020/ for more details & course route elevation.
Terms And Conditions

The entrant must agree to the following terms and conditions.
This event is to be held under UK Athletics rules. Race Licence applied for. The entrant agrees to abide by the rules of the event and that the officials’ decision is final.
The entrant confirms that they have no medical disability that would endanger themselves or others by taking part (and will not run if unfit to do so on the day).
The entrant understands that the organisers will not be liable for any loss, damage, injury or illness howsoever caused as a result of entering the race. The entrant agrees that during the race they will obey marshals’ instructions. No dogs will be allowed on the course.
If for any reason beyond our control the race has to be cancelled on the day (“Act of god” Flooding, Accidents, incidents etc) we cannot guarantee a full refund or that the race will be rescheduled. We will however do everything possible to resolve any unfortunate situation.

Supporting BE FREE YC, this event will give opportunities to runners at all levels of experience and lend support to a local charity.

The courses will be clearly marked with plenty of marshalls for encouragement and water stations will be available subject to Covid-19 restrictions at the time of the event.

A friendly well-established event welcoming runners of ALL abilities.

The course is a lovely off-road, traffic-free route around Dinton Pastures Country Park, near Reading, to clock up 5km, or go round twice for 10km. Either way, it’s pancake flat and if you enter more than one race you’ve a great chance of seeing that PB come down month by month!

This is one of the most scenic events in the country with a fantastic course around the Chiltern Valley and the banks of the River Thames.

The Swim takes place in the River Thames and navigates the world-famous Henley Royal Regatta and Temple Island Meadows.

The Cycle is a lapped course with one large climb per lap. Any time lost going up will certainly be made coming back down through the Stonor Valley, which stretches for nearly 5 miles directly into Henley.

The Run course will be an undulating climb overlooking breath-taking views and landscapes in the final section of the event.

Prices:
Half Marathon: GBP 35.00,
10K: GBP 25.00,
5K: GBP 20.00

Time: 7:30 am to 12:30 pm

The legendary Eton Dorney, as Dorney Lake was called by London 2012, held 30 events throughout the Olympics, with Team GB taking a total of 12 medals. Soak up the atmosphere and invoke their heroics to inspire you to a new PB!

The Dorney Lake course is nestled amongst 450 acres of glorious parkland which includes an Arboretum and Nature Conservation area whilst being just a few miles from Windsor and a short drive from Heathrow airport and west London.

Category: Sports / Leisure | Running

Prices:
35K: GBP 35.00,
30K: GBP 35.00,
25K: GBP 35.00,
Half Marathon: GBP 35.00,
15K: GBP 30.00,
10K: GBP 25.00,
5K: GBP 20.00

Time: 07:00 to 13:30

Our new Mud Monsters Family Fun Run is giving you a chance to take on our legendary mud-tastic obstacle course as a family or if you haven’t taken part in a muddy obstacle run before and want a fun and relaxed atmosphere to give one a try this is the perfect event to give one a go and you’ll even earn a finishers medal. We will have a 3km and 6km course full of family friendly obstacles and it is open to anyone aged 4 years and over.

The Inflatable 5k is heading to Nottingham on the Saturday 11th September 2021.

The UK’s biggest and best Inflatable 5k obstacle course has just gotten even BIGGER, Bouncier and Better – Now with 28 humongous obstacles*!

NEW FOR 2020 – The Foam Zone

Run through our massive foam zone, powered by the worlds largest foam cannon. This is going to be fun!

Our NEW two x 2.5k lap course means, LESS Running and MORE Obstacles! You will now tackle 28 gigantic obstacles*.

Warning: These events may cause participants a great deal of fun, excitement and even in most cases laughter! *15 unique gigantic obstacles.

The Fyield Footpath 5K is back, alongside the first Fyfield 10K. Taking place in the beautiful Essex countryside, this event is not to be missed.
visit fyfield5k.com to find out more and enter.

Join the 10K, 5K or Family Mile Duxford Dash challenge on 17 October at IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire. Whatever your goal, our inclusive and friendly flat-course race with chip-timing will motivate you to go the extra mile. New for 2021! Become a ‘family dasher’ with our 1-mile race course and set the pace for a great family day out.

You’ll be in good company. Conquer the track, run past aircraft lined up on the flight line and collect your exclusive race medal at the finish. Your last mission? Take your winners selfie in front of a spectacular Spitfire and share your moment in history. #DuxfordDash

Created in partnership with The Race Organiser, Duxford Dash has all you need for a low-stress and high-impact event. From bag drops to warmups, an event PA and race photography, we are here for runners of all abilities and motivations. We’ll take care of you until race time, then it’s over to you – whether you set your own history-making PB or relax and meet new people along the way!

Bring friends or family to cheer you on to the finish line or join you in the big event. We’d love to see children join in the fun this year – let off steam and tear around our 1-mile course in pilot overalls or your aviation googles!

Then enjoy a full-day out at IWM Duxford as part of your ticket price, to learn why we are home to the biggest, fastest, most jaw-dropping, wow-inducing, history making runners…oops…aircraft collection… in Europe.

Whatever your motivation – we can’t wait to welcome you to Duxford Dash!

Prices:
10K: GBP 26.00,
5K: GBP 26.00,
Family Mile: GBP 13.00

Time: 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

The Inflatable 5k is heading to Cheltenham on Sat 25th Sept 2021.

The UK’s biggest and best Inflatable 5k obstacle course has just gotten even BIGGER, Bouncier and Better – Now with 28 humongous obstacles*!

NEW FOR 2020 – The Foam Zone

Run through our massive foam zone, powered by the worlds largest foam cannon. This is going to be fun!

Our NEW two x 2.5k lap course means, LESS Running and MORE Obstacles! You will now tackle 28 gigantic obstacles*.

Warning: These events may cause participants a great deal of fun, excitement and even in most cases laughter! *15 unique gigantic obstacles.

The Surrey Hills Challenge is one of the biggest sporting challenges in Surrey. A series of running and walking events in the beautiful landscape of the Surrey Hills along the Greensand Way it takes place on Sunday 26th September.

We have six challenges, which will you pick?

• The Ultra, 60km and starts in Haslemere at 07:00
• The Full, 42km and starts in Witley at 09:30
• The Half, 21km and starts in Denbies at 09:00
• The Ten & Five, 10km or 5km and start at Denbies, Dorking at 10:00
• The One, 1km and starts at Denbies, Dorking at 12:00
• ALL challenges will finish at Denbies, Dorking

Participants will receive:
• Finishing medals different for each challenge
• Professional chip timing
• Themed aid stations
• Prizes for the winner of each challenge and category
• Finishers village with refreshments, shopping and entertainment

Enter on our website or call 01483 542221

Our Thruxton Race Circuit 5km and 10km Run is back! Based at the famous Thruxton Race Circuit near Andover, Hampshire. The course is fast, flat and completely traffic free. The circuit comprises a of wide, smooth, tarmac circuit making the run suitable for beginners and experienced competitors alike.

So come and zoom round the awesome race track with us! Bespoke medal for all finisher!

Time: 08:00 to 10:00

Category: Sports / Leisure | Running

Price:
General Admission: GBP 25.00

The Baxters River Ness 5K, open to all ages and running abilities, follows a flat, scenic route alongside the picturesque River Ness in Inverness to finish alongside other races at Bught Park.

Why not make a weekend of it and come with family or friends? There’s plenty to entertain runners and spectators over the weekend with a sports expo, runners’ cafe, street food, live music, pipes and drums and family friendly activities..

The Festival of Running also features the iconic award-winning Baxters Loch Ness Marathon, popular River Ness 10K and Wee Nessie kids’ race. Entry for all races open now.

Many runners and spectators, choose to stay longer – a huge attraction of the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running is the area’s natural beauty and wealth of attractions. The area is steeped in history, home to castles, misty mountains and, of course, the Loch Ness Monster. Activities in the Scottish Highlands range from challenging hill walks to kayaking, dolphin spotting boat trips to distillery visits.
With a choice of race distances and festival atmosphere, the Festival of Running has something for everyone.

Price:
Entry from: GBP 12.00

Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Loch Ness is one of the world’s best known destinations, its breath-taking scenery and the centuries-old myth and mystery of the Loch Ness monster have attracted visitors from around the world for years.

The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon follows a spectacular point to point route alongside world famous Loch Ness and is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful marathons in the world. The route begins in an atmospheric moorland setting and continues through stunning scenery along the shores of Loch Ness, across the River Ness to finish in the Highland capital of Inverness.

Why not make a weekend of it and come with family or friends? There’s plenty to entertain runners and spectators over the weekend with a sports expo, runners’ cafe, street food, live music, pipes and drums and family friendly activities..

And if marathons aren’t your thing, there’s also the Baxters River Ness 10K, 5K and Wee Nessie kids’ race. Entry for all races available now.

Many runners and spectators, choose to stay longer – a huge attraction of the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running is the area’s natural beauty and wealth of attractions. The area is steeped in history, home to castles, misty mountains and, of course, the Loch Ness Monster. Activities in the Scottish Highlands range from challenging hill walks to kayaking, dolphin spotting boat trips to distillery visits.

With a choice of race distances and festival atmosphere, the Festival of Running has something for everyone.

Price: Entry fees starts from: GBP 52.00

Time: 10:00 am 5:00 pm

The Baxters River Ness 5K, open to all ages and running abilities, follows a flat, scenic route alongside the picturesque River Ness in Inverness to finish alongside other races at Bught Park.

Why not make a weekend of it and come with family or friends? There’s plenty to entertain runners and spectators over the weekend with a sports expo, runners’ cafe, street food, live music, pipes and drums and family friendly activities..

The Festival of Running also features the iconic award-winning Baxters Loch Ness Marathon, popular River Ness 10K and Wee Nessie kids’ race. Entry for all races open now.

Many runners and spectators, choose to stay longer – a huge attraction of the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running is the area’s natural beauty and wealth of attractions. The area is steeped in history, home to castles, misty mountains and, of course, the Loch Ness Monster. Activities in the Scottish Highlands range from challenging hill walks to kayaking, dolphin spotting boat trips to distillery visits.
With a choice of race distances and festival atmosphere, the Festival of Running has something for everyone.

On Sunday October 03, 2021 at 10:00 am (ends Sunday October 03, 2021 at 4:00 pm)

Price:
Entry from: GBP 12.0

The legendary Eton Dorney, as Dorney Lake was called by London 2012, held 30 events throughout the Olympics, with Team GB taking a total of 12 medals. Soak up the atmosphere and invoke their heroics to inspire you to a new PB!

The Dorney Lake course is nestled amongst 450 acres of glorious parkland which includes an Arboretum and Nature Conservation area whilst being just a few miles from Windsor and a short drive from Heathrow airport and west London.

Prices:
Duathlon – Super Sprint: GBP 50.00,
Duathlon – Sprint: GBP 55.00,
Duathlon – Olympic: GBP 60.00,
5K: GBP 20.00,
10K: GBP 25.00,
15K: GBP 30.00,
Half Marathon: GBP 35.00

Time: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Run Bournemouth is the perfect vision of running as it should be, next to the sea, sun and surf along Bournemouth’s promenade, award winning blue flag beaches and famous piers.

Incredibly flat and fast routes hold the promise of PBs for those taking part in the Bournemouth Half Marathon, Supersonic 10K and 5K races and for our junior runners, get supercharged for the 1.5K and 2K races!

If a more relaxed pace of life is what you’re after, the Kids’ Kilometre is a great introduction to running for the young ones, the Bournemouth Dog Jog is a fantastic new event for those who want to participate with their pooch. The highly popular Supernova 5K night time run where you will hit the promenade and the piers armed with a head torch and your finest fluorescent outfits!

Prices:
Standard Half Marathon Entry: GBP 39.25,
Standard Supersonic 10K Entry : GBP 32.50,
Standard Supernova 5K Entry: GBP 21.75,
Standard Supersonic 5K Entry: GBP 21.75,
Standard Junior Entry: GBP 13.00

Date and Time: 9th October 2021 at 11:00 am to 10th October 2021 at 2:00 pm

Run Bournemouth is the perfect vision of running as it should be, next to the sea, sun and surf along Bournemouth’s promenade, award winning blue flag beaches and famous piers.

Incredibly flat and fast routes hold the promise of PBs for those taking part in the Bournemouth Half Marathon, Supersonic 10K and 5K races and for our junior runners, get supercharged for the 2K and 1.5K races!

The Kids’ Kilometre is a great introduction to running for little ones and the highly popular Supernova 5K is a night time run where you will hit the promenade and the piers armed with a head torch and your finest fluorescent outfits!

Prices:
Standard Half Marathon Entry: GBP 39.25,
Standard Supersonic 10K Entry : GBP 32.50,
Standard Supernova 5K Entry: GBP 21.75,
Standard Supersonic 5K Entry: GBP 21.75,
Standard Junior Entry: GBP 13.00

Date and Time: 9th October 2021 at 11:00 am to 10th October 2021 at 2:00 pm