Highworth 5 Mile Road Race
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Event overview
The Highworth 5 mile road race takes place on 22 March 2026 and returns for its 39th edition. The race is a 5 mile loop run mainly on open, country roads, with a steep section at the 4 mile marker. The event starts and finishes at Warneford School, Shrivenham Road, Highworth, SN6 7BZ, which makes it spectator friendly. The course is certified accurate by the Association of UK Course Measurers. Recorded course times include a men's record of 24:44 (2000) and a women's record of 27:03 (2006).
Logistics, entries and awards
Entry is limited to 400 runners. Standard entry fees are £18 for affiliated runners and £20 for unaffiliated runners; on-the-day entries are accepted for an extra £2 if the limit is not reached. The race is timed with individual chips. Entrants must be aged 15 or over on the race date. Completion medals are provided to all finishers. Trophies are awarded to the first three male and first three female finishers, with additional age-category awards. A team award is given to the first three runners home (male or female); team members must wear a club vest or top to qualify. Tea, coffee, water and cake are available at race headquarters. There is no bag drop; runners are asked to leave personal belongings in their car. The route is not suitable for wheelchairs and dogs are not allowed. Free parking is available at Warneford School, with overflow at Southfields Junior School and public car parks in Brewery Street. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
