Beat the Sunset 5k

Beat The Sunset 5K Road Race is a fast, closed-road 5K held in Desborough, Northamptonshire. The one-lap course starts on Back Lane, with runners meeting at Targetcraft Archery West Lodge Rural Centre, Desborough NN14 2SH. The route runs through the Northamptonshire countryside, finishing with a fast downhill 700m section on Brampton Wood Lane, and an elevation profile of roughly +67 ft and -101 ft.

It’s a social Sunday-evening event that attracts club runners and unaffiliated participants—2025 saw competitors from 26 clubs and about 130 unaffiliated runners. The race uses a timing chip on the number, has on-site toilets, and offers prizes for top finishers. Bottled water is provided at the finish, with a recycling note. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.