Gordon Whelbourn Running Week

?‍♂️ 39th Gordon Whelbourn Running Week
? Week of 1 June 2026 | ? Newark, UK | ⏱ 7:15 PM Start Nightly
Join us for a unique, flexible community running event. Run as few or as many races as you wish! Registration closes at 7:00 PM each night. Please bring a completed entry form to register.
? Senior Running Schedule (5K Races)
* Cost: £5 per race.
* Perk: Souvenir for all finishers who complete 5 races.
* Monday 1 June: Tom Mann Pavilion, Devon and Sconce Park
* Tuesday 2 June: Newark Academy School
* Wednesday 3 June: Farndon Riverside (Park at Memorial Hall)
* Thursday 4 June: Tom Mann Pavilion, Devon and Sconce Park
* Friday 5 June: Farndon Riverside (Park at Memorial Hall)
? Junior Running Schedule (2.5K Races)
* Eligibility: Under-12 to Under-16 runners (School Year 5 and upwards).
* Cost: £5 total entry fee for both races
* Perk: Souvenir for all finishers who complete both races.
* Tuesday 2 June: Newark Academy School
* Thursday 4 June: Tom Mann Pavilion, Devon and Sconce Park
? Important Participant Information
* Arrival: Arrive and sign up before 7:00 PM for all events.
* Forms: Download and complete your entry form in advance to speed up registration https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pZmGthDhQXLuLLWd-j8o8yUC5kkVFwIb/view?usp=drivesdk
* Cash or Cheque only
* Inclusivity: All runners and abilities are welcome.