Ultra:5k - Kempston

JUL
12
2026
Tackle varied off road terrain at Ultra:5K on 12 July 2026 near Bedford, choosing 15 km, 25 km or 50 km by running 5K laps on the hour every hour. All finishers get a bespoke medal and can enjoy sports massage and snacks between laps.
Sun 12 Jul 2026
50 kilometers 25 kilometers 15 kilometers

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Event

Ultra:5K 2026 takes place on 12 July 2026 at Box End Road, Kempston MK43 8RQ, near Bedford, Great Britain. The event is an off-road running event on a clearly signposted course that includes hills, flats, twists and turns. All finishers receive a bespoke Ultra:5K medal. Registration closes 5 July 2026.

Format and practical information

  • 50 km : 10 x 5K races, cumulative time
  • 25 km : 5 x 5K races, cumulative time
  • 15 km : 3 x 5K races, cumulative time

Each race option requires competitors to run a 5K on the hour, every hour, for the chosen number of hours. The fastest cumulative time across the 10, 5 or 3 races determines the winner in each category. Trophies are awarded to the top three overall and top three female in each category. Personalised certificates for the top three in age-group categories are issued after the event.

Entry includes access to sports massage between laps, and a selection of sweet and savoury snacks, energy gels, bars and energy drinks. Event clothing such as tech t-shirts, cotton t-shirts, hoodies and caps are available for purchase. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.