Last Friday of the Month 5k
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Last Friday of the Month 5k
The Last Friday of the Month 5k is a monthly running race staged on a two lap course in Hyde Park. It is organised by volunteers from Serpentine Running and Triathlon Club and is open to everyone. The start and finish are at the Boathouse on the northern side of the Serpentine lake.
Entry is by online registration only; Royal Parks rules prevent entries on the day. Races usually sell out about one week before race day. The entry fee is £7.00 for runners who are members of any athletics or running club registered with England Athletics, and £9.00 if unaffiliated. Refunds are not given except in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the Club’s Committee.
The event is held under UK Athletics rules (England Athletics Licence number 29177). Certificate of Course Accuracy number 16/201 applies. The minimum age is 11 years. There is a cut off time of 35 minutes; after this the course will not be marshalled and no results will be recorded. For safety, runners should not wear headphones and must be able to hear marshal instructions. Runners are asked to complete medical and emergency contact details on the back of their race number.
There are no changing or shower facilities. Public toilets near the Bandstand are about 500 m from the start and accept card only (20p). Personal belongings may be left near the start at the owner’s risk; a waterproof bag and clear labelling are recommended. Refreshments can be purchased nearby; the organisers do not provide water at the race. Results are published on the Serpentine website, and a yearlong league uses age graded results with the best six performances eligible for the trophy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
