Alderton 5k Run - Sat 6th September 2025
Now in our 14th year Alderton 5k Run is one of the fastest, friendliest local 5k runs. 100% of all entry fees go to help the survival of Alderton Acorns, our much loved village Pre-School.
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Date and Time
Sat 6th September 2025 11am start, Registration from 9.30am Early bird entry Until 1st June 2025 - - Adults - £10 - Juniors (under 16) - FREE Cost
STANDARD ENTRY - after June 1st 2025 - Adults - £15 - Juniors (under 16) - £5 COUCH TO 5K OR FIRST 5KM RUN - FREE (message us!) Under 16's, dogs, pushchairs and escorted runners are all welcome. Location Alderton Playing Field, Alderton, GL20 8NL where you collect your race number Refunds We offer a no-questions asked refund policy. |
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Enter online
You can choose Eventbrite or Entry Central to register. Eventbrite costs a little more but if you've used it before it may be more convenient. Both provide the early bird option. We pass the fees onto you so that we can donate more to Alderton Acorns.
Fast, flat and super-friendly
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We pride ourselves on the friendliness of our run and everyone is welcome, whether you're a complete beginner entering your first race, an occasional jogger or a more serious runner. Finish times range from the low 16 minutes to 45 minutes.
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We've raised over £20,000 for:
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Thanks to the generosity of the Alderton community and our sponsors 100% of all entry fees goes to Alderton Acorns. Registered Charity No 1052664.
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Can we enter on the day?
If you really must, you can enter on the day. Please note though that as we grow this becomes a significant headache for us. We know you live busy lives and forgot to enter but please make this a genuinely last resort as it makes everything harder for us. Booking online in advance doesn't cost you anything and we have a no questions ask refund policy. Thanks!
Kindly supported by:
Up & Running, Cheltenham
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The community of Alderton
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Parking
Parking is next to Alderton playing Fields. Follow postcode GL20 8NL and parking is signposted. Please follow the directions of our marshalls if requested to do so.
The Course
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The race is an out-and-back course run on closed roads on picturesque, quiet country lanes from Alderton, past the hamlet of Great Washbourne where it turns just before the A46 at Beckford.
The course is fairly flat and is ideal for clocking a good 5k time. To view a full map including elevation or to download a GPX file please go to www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1195513756
Our Race Guide includes more information on the course:
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Post-race massage
Provided by Rebecca Stone Sports Therapy in exchange for donations to Alderton Acorns a post-race sports massage will help you to recover from the race, flush out the lactic acid build-up, reduce post-exercise soreness and improve blood flow to tight muscles.
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Family fun, while you run
Alderton Acorns' friendly staff provide outdoor games, activities and fun for the little ones before, during and after the run. Alderton's Playing Feild also has a range of play equipment for our small friends!
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Coffee & cake
A full range of refreshments including coffees and soft drinks are available to keep your supporters refreshed while you run. You can also concentrate on your run without worrying that there won't be enough cake left at the end for you - because there will!
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Kindly supported by
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Up & Running has been an integral part in runners training plans nationwide for over 21 years and we're still here to keep you motivated and achieving.
We never stop thinking about your running needs. On hand either in our store in Cheltenham, online or over the phone we are here to offer you expert advice and to help you choose the gear that's right for you. |
Reviews
Don't just take our word for it, check out the reviews from our runners:
Overall score: 96% How many would do it again?: 100% |
"Best 5k I've ever done, won't miss it for years to come!"
Olly Chanot 93 "Super run, nice and friendly. Good for beginners and faster runners alike." Robert Smith-Graham "Lovely gentle route, nice atmosphere, good 4 kids" miko johnson |
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More information
For more information or if you have any questions please email Race Director Mark Watts-Jones on [email protected]
