Alderton 5k Run

Alderton 5k Run 2021 - Sat 28th August

Fast, flat and super-friendly 5k Run in glorious Gloucestershire with family fun while you run!

Now in our tenth year the Alderton 5k is a fast, flat and friendly charity run with 100% of the proceeds going to help the survival of Alderton Acorns, our much loved village Pre-School and Toddler group

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100% of the proceeds goes to Alderton Acorns our much loved village PreSchool. Registered Charity No 1052664.

Date and Time

Sat 28th August 2021
11am start, Registration from 9.30am

Location
Alderton Playing Field, Alderton, GL20 8NL where you collect your race number

Cost
£10 per person, £5 Under 18’s
Under 16's, dogs, pushchair and escorted runners are all welcome

COVID-19 and refund policy
We will of course follow all Government and Sport England advice in our event. We offer a no-questions asked refund policy and if you cannot run or the run must be cancelled or delayed we will offer a full refund.

Race Guide

Our Race Guide and FAQs to find out everything that you need to know.

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We're back!

For a long time I wasn't sure that I'd be writing this but I'm very pleased to confirm that the Alderton 5k 2021 will be held on Saturday August 28th 2021. We'll of course follow the latest guidance from the Government and Sport England in delivering as safe an event as we can and are limiting entries to 200 to make things a little more manageable. We also offer a no-questions asked refund policy and if you can't run or we need to cancel or delay we'll offer a full refund.

As you know the Alderton 5k Run exists to raise money for Alderton Acorns our village Pre-School and Toddler group. We'd like to thank everyone who donated their 2020 entry fees. If you selected to rollover your entry to 2021 then I'll be in touch to confirm your entry. If you don't hear from me then drop me a line and we'll get it sorted.

I'd like to thank everyone for your support and look forward to seeing you in 2021. Best of luck with your running and keep safe.

Mark, Race Director

Alderton 5k - it's fast, flat and super-friendly

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 17.25 to over 50 minutes!

Flat, fast course - ideal for all levels of runners
Medals for  all finishers
Age Category winner prizes - prosecco and sweets!
Family friendly – kids activities and games while you run
Post-race massage
Under 16's, dogs, pushchairs and escorted runners are all welcome!

We're also famous for our delicious tea and cake stall.

Enter online

You can, if you really want to, enter on the day, but we prefer you to book online as it helps us understand how many people are coming and reduces queues on the day!

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

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:

read Race Guide

Post-race massage

Provided by Becky from www.glos-sportstherapy.co.uk 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. Sounds good to us!

Family entertainment

The Alderton 5k is family friendly with Alderton Acorns' friendly, qualified staff providing outdoor games, activities and fun for the little ones before, during and after the run. And if that's not enough new for 2018 Alderton Playing Field also has a nice shiny new playground!

Tea & Cake

A full range of refreshments including teas, 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 be!

Results and photos

Find out more about Alderton Acorns

100% of proceeds go to Alderton Acorns Preschool and Toddler Group

To find out more about Alderton Acorns please visit www.aldertonacorns.org.uk or email aldertonacornspreschool@hotmail.co.uk

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Runners World 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