Newport Pagnell Carnival 5k
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Event details
Newport Pagnell Carnival 5K takes place on Saturday 4 July 2026 in Milton Keynes. The event starts at Tanners Drive, Blakelands, and finishes at Riverside Meadow at the town carnival. The course is a single-lap, fully closed-road route through the town streets and is scheduled to run immediately before the town Carnival Parade. The Serious 5K is UKA affiliated.
Entry, distances and event services
Distances:
- 5 km Serious 5K (age 11+)
- 5 km Family Fun 5K (age 12+ and a separate option for children 11 and under)
Entry fees vary by category and booking date, with child entries from £8 and senior entries up to £22 depending on timing. There are no entries available on the day and online registration closes on 2 July 2026.
The event provides chip timing and online results, a water station on course, medical support, marshals, fully marked routes, professional photography and a medal. A secure bag drop is available (bags should be no larger than 45 x 36 x 20 cm). Dogs are not permitted. Push buggies are allowed only in the Family Fun 5K. The Serious 5K bans in-ear or over-ear headphones under UKA rules; bone-conducting headphones are allowed and medically prescribed in-ear hearing aids must be declared to organisers. Race packs can be collected in advance or at the venue. Organiser: BCS Events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
