Wakefield Hospice 5K 2025
Join our first Wakefield Hospice 5k run, a run supporting Wakefield's Hospice!
For the first time ever, we will be introducing a 5k run to our award winning 10k event. Register today and whether running for a loved one, for a personal best or just to be a part of an amazing event, show your support to Wakefield Hospice. The 5k run starts and finishes at the same point as the 10k turning around the 2.8k mark. If your a starter, looking to build to that 10k or a keen 5k'er, this is the perfect event to join. This event is great for runners of all ages, abilities and is the perfect day to bring the family. This event is generously sponsored by the Card Factory Foundation. Minimum age to take part - 11
Organiser
Wakefield Hospice
Course
- Distance:
- 5 Kilometres
- Type:
- Road
- Profile:
- Flat
- Laps:
- 1
- Entry limit:
- 500
- Remaining places:
- 468
- Race licence:
- License applied for
- Not suitable for wheelchairs
Facilities
- Water stations
- Distance markers
- Toilets
- Changing facilities
- Baggage store
- No showers
- Race HQ:
- Thornes Park, Horbury Road, Wakefield WF2 8TY
Parking 1. Trinity Cathedral Academy, Thornes Rd, Wakefield WF2 8QF 2. Penny Appeal, Campus Thornes Park, Wakefield WF2 8QZ (please note for this, you must enter from Thornes lane) 3. Westgate Retail & Leisure Westgate Retail & Leisure Park, Colinsway, Wakefield WF2 9SH Available on the day; Food & drink, Water, Physio, Commentary, Prize giving, Property tent, Toilets, Medical services, Pacer, Finishers t-shirt.
The Wakefield 5K is organised by Wakefield Hospice to raise funds for patient care at Wakefield Hospice. I confirm that I am taking part in this event entirely at my own risk and that I am fit to do so. I will inform the organisers of any medical condition which may affect participation in this event and agree that my medical information will be passed to medical services on the day and included on the back of my race number. I agree to abide by the Terms and Conditions of this event and the Laws of UKA. I understand and agree that the organiser shall not be liable for death, personal injury or loss or damage as a consequence of participation, except with regard to personal injury arising as a result of the organiser’s negligence. I understand that the organisers reserve the right to alter the arrangements and conditions, including the event route and start time should circumstances require. I agree that, should the event be cancelled and a suitable alternative date cannot be arranged, my entrance fee shall be donated to Wakefield Hospice. We have professional photographers at the event. By participating in the 5k Road Race and/or 1k Mini Run you are giving Wakefield Hospice your consent to use your photograph for marketing, publicity and any future advertising of the event. All entrants shall be deemed to have made him/herself/themselves familiar with and agreed to be bound by the UKA Anti-Doping Rules and to submit to the authority of UK Anti-Doping in the application and enforcement of the Anti-Doping Rules. The UKA Anti-Doping Rules apply to entrants participating in the sport of Athletics, for 12 months from the date of entry, whether or not the entrant is a citizen of, or resident in, the UK.
Entry Fees
The prices below include race fees, card charges and admin; there are no hidden extras.
Early Bird Unaffiliated | £14.00 |
Early bird Affiliated | £12.00 |
Assuming this event does not sell out, entry on the day will be available for an additional £5.00.
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Latest Entries
Look who just entered:
- Molly Cartwright
- Emily Goodwin
- Isobel Hook
- Sarah Longfield, Ackworth Road Runners
- Alex Costan