Capel 5
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Capel 5 and 1 mile fun run
The Capel 5 and 1 mile fun run take place in Capel St. Mary at the sports pavilion, Friars, Capel St Mary IP9 2XS. The 2026 event is scheduled for October 11th 2026 and acknowledges its 2026 race sponsors.
Distances
- 5 miles
- 1 mile fun run
The Capel 5 is a UK Athletics licensed road race (UKA licence 30512) and is included in the Suffolk Grand Prix. Affiliated runners are automatically included in the series scores. There are 300 places available. Entry fees are £16 for affiliated runners and £18 for non affiliated. Entrants must be 15 or over. The race is run under UK Athletics rules. There are no on the day registrations and no refunds. The five mile course is an undulating out and back route through and out of the village of Capel St. Mary with a short 400 metre section along a footpath through fields. The race is held on open roads and the wearing of any headphones or earpods including bone conducting earphones is not permitted; anyone wearing them will be disqualified. Prizes are awarded after the race for 1st Male, 1st Female, 1st local resident and category winners including FO, FV40, FV50, FV60, FV70, MO, MV40, MV50, MV60 and MV70.
The Capel 1 mile children’s fun run is for under 15s with online registration only and a limit of 125 places. Entry is £4 per runner and adults may accompany young children. The fun run is held entirely within the playing fields and is chip timed. Medals are given to all finishers and prizes are awarded for age categories: 1st boy under 8, 1st girl under 8, 1st boy under 11, 1st girl under 11, 1st boy under 15 and 1st girl under 15. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
