5 Mile
Sun 29 Jun 2025 Wigton, Cumbria, UK

Sport in Action Festival of Running | 5 Mile

Flat with an excellent chance of a PB on one big loop through Kirkbride, Newton Arlosh then back to The White Heather Hotel.

  • Sun 29 Jun 2025
White Heather Hotel, Wigton

5 Mile

10:00

Age 15 & over

£18

  • 5 miles road running

Event overview

Looking for a new PB? You're in the right place.

The looped routes start and finish at The White Heather Hotel and are on flat, quiet, country roads. The 5-mile course takes you through Kirkbride, Newton Arlosh and back past the start where family and friends can cheer you on and give encouragement.

Highlights

  • Officially measured course
  • Flat, fast; great for a new PB
  • Solway Coast AONB
  • Country roads and villages
  • Chip timed with aid stations
  • Prize presentations

This event is part of Sport in Action Festival of Running.

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Newcomers

Timetable

Marathon

  • 07:15-08:40 | Registration
  • 08:45 | Race briefing
  • 09:00 | Race start

Half marathon

  • 08:00-09:05 | Registration
  • 09:15 | Race briefing
  • 09:30 | Race start

5 Mile

  • 08:30-09:30 | Registration
  • 09:35 | Race day briefing
  • 10:00 | Race start

Wheelchairs

The courses are not suitable for wheelchairs.

  • Bag storage
  • Cafe
  • Free parking
  • Toilets

Event HQ

White Heather Hotel
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 5HW
UK

Parking

Ample parking available at the hotel.

Solway Coast AONB

The Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) was designated in December 1964 in recognition of the quality of its landscape and its significant historic and scientific interest. It stretches from Rockcliffe in the North to Maryport in the South, covering about 115 square kilometers of the Solway Plain. The primary purpose of this designation is to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the area.

Refreshments

Light refreshment such as tea, coffee etc. will also be supplied by the hotel at a small charge. 

  • 1 lap
  • Distance markers
  • First aid
  • Flat
  • Marshals
  • No headphones
  • PB
  • Single start
  • Water stations

Overview

The route is 1 big loop. Heading through Kirkbride and Newton Arlosh finishing at The White Heather Hotel. The route is flat and will give runners an excellent chance of a PB. Athletes are requested to follow the race director’s instructions and be aware of the dangers of cars and cyclists.

  • Chip timing
  • Medal

Prizes

1st, 2nd & 3rd Male & Female. Age Groups – These prizes will be awarded as follows Male or Female age groups with 1 to 17 competitors 1st Place only, Male or Female age groups with 18 to 27 competitors 1st & 2nd place and Male or Female age groups with 28 or competitors 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes will be awarded.

Any age grouper that finishes in an overall prize position (1st, 2nd or 3rd Male or Female) will receive the overall prize. That age group prize will then roll down to the next person in that age category. The third place prize will not be less than the age group winner.

  • Age 15 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter on day
  • Enter online

Entry fees

Entry fee

£18.00

Other races at event

  • Sun 29 Jun 2025
  • #1 of 3
White Heather Hotel, Wigton

Marathon

09:00

Age 18 & over

£42

  • 26.2 miles road running + 79 m ascent
  • Sun 29 Jun 2025
  • #2 of 3
White Heather Hotel, Wigton

Half marathon

09:30

Age 17 & over

£36

  • 13.1 miles road running + 73 m ascent