Fri 5 Jul 2024 Colchester, Essex, UK

GBRC Friday 5

Friday 5 series supported by JM Finn has returned for 2024.

3 races

  • Fri 5 Jul 2024
  • #1 of 3
Village Hall, Colchester

Junior Run 1K

18:40

Age up to 8

£5

  • 1 km trail running
  • Fri 5 Jul 2024
  • #2 of 3
Village Hall, Colchester

Junior Run 2K

18:40

Age 9 & over

£5

  • 2 km trail running
  • Fri 5 Jul 2024
  • #3 of 3
Village Hall, Colchester

5 Mile

19:30

Age 15 & over

£14-£16

  • 5 miles road running

Event overview

The Friday 5 Series is a popular series of 6 open races each of approximately 5 miles in length, all held during the summer on Friday evenings. These races are always family friendly and are a great way to spend a summer’s evening. Prizes are awarded to individuals and teams at each race, and also for the series as a whole (based on a points system). We offer 2 junior races which will start together. School year’s 4 and below – 1 km, School year’s 5 and above – 2 km. All off road – one road is crossed for 2km race but road will be closed. Held on Great Bentley Village Green (close to parking area)

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Venue accessible

Location

  • Free parking
  • Secure bag storage

Races at event

  • Fri 5 Jul 2024
  • #1 of 3
Village Hall, Colchester
Junior Run 1K

18:40

Age up to 8

£5

  • 1 km trail running
  • Fri 5 Jul 2024
  • #2 of 3
Village Hall, Colchester
Junior Run 2K

18:40

Age 9 & over

£5

  • 2 km trail running
  • Fri 5 Jul 2024
  • #3 of 3
Village Hall, Colchester
5 Mile

19:30

Age 15 & over

£14-£16

  • 5 miles road running

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