Guy Fawkes 5
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Guy Fawkes 5 2025
The Guy Fawkes 5 is a 5 mile chip-timed road race held on 02 November 2025 in Tewkesbury, United Kingdom. The event is currently full and operating a waiting list. Race headquarters and registration are at Tewkesbury Sports Hall, Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury GL20 8DF. Race numbers and timing chips are issued from the sports hall, and medals and results presentations are also located there. The event supports the charity Move More (registered charity number 1175899).
Course, facilities and rules
The course is a flat country-lane route described as a "frying pan" shape run anti-clockwise, with a short stretch along a wide footpath through the Walton Cardiff housing development and three marshalled road crossings with bollards. The route crosses the M5 motorway twice; these are the only notable inclines. Marshals and signage including mile markers will be in place. The course is not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies. Earphones are prohibited on the public roads and runners wearing them will be disqualified. Facilities at Race HQ include supervised baggage drop, changing rooms, toilets, first aid cover, bottled water after the finish, a local caterer offering hot food and drinks, and complimentary cakes with an optional charity donation. Prize presentation includes trophies for overall male and female winners, 1st to 3rd male and female, 5-year age-category prizes, and a team prize scored from three males plus two females. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.