Supernova Run Kelpies 5K | Friday
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses on Friday night.
- Fri 12 Mar 2027
20:00
All ages
£24.25-£35.25
- 5 km road running + 18 m ascent
Event overview
Take a beautiful and iconic venue, wait until dusk, get the family together (that's everyone – grandparents, uncles, aunties, parents, kids, friends!), dig out the fluorescent clothing and grab everything and anything that glows or flashes. Then set off on a Supernova 5K!
Fun for all the family - no stress, no time limits - just friends and family spending an evening together doing something a little different but a lot of fun! Fancy dress is strongly encouraged - come and light up this iconic venue and make it look even more spectacular than it already does!
You decide your own speed – whether you’re an experienced runner or you just want to stroll around with the family, taking everything in as you do so – this event is for you.
Highlights
Experience The Kelpies at night
Starting in Helix Park recreational green space and visitor attraction.
Glowing, flashing and fluorescent fancy dress
Come and light up the iconic venue and make it look even more spectacular than it already does!
No stress, no time limits, just fun
Get the family together for an evening of something a little different.
This event is part of Supernova Run Kelpies 5K.
Event photos
Event video
Event community
Event details
- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Buggy friendly
- Families
- Fancy dress
- Free venue entry
- Venue accessible
- Bone conducting headphones only
- Cut off time
- Distance markers
- First aid
- Flat
- Marshals
- Navigation not required
- Traffic free
- Way markers
- GPX available
GPX route
The route is displayed on the map above.
Overview
Starting and finishing within Helix Park, this beautiful route allows runners the rare opportunity to run alongside the iconic Kelpie sculptures, which are lit up and change colour at dusk to create a beautiful spectacle for participants and spectators alike. The Kelpies are mythical creatures who love to play at dusk, each one weighs over 300 tonnes. Come and immerse yourself in a light journey with them.
Map
Cut off
1 hour 15 minutes.
You are welcome to complete the course at your own pace, however, there is a maximum time limit of 1 hour 15 minutes. This is very inclusive as even completing the route at a relatively slow walking pace will see you finish within 1 hour. If you plan to walk the whole distance please allow runners to start in front of you.
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
- Urban
Event HQ
The Helix: Home of The Kelpies
Falkirk
Grangemouth
Falkirk
FK2 7ZT
UK
By bus
First Bus offers services to the bus stop on Falkirk Road next to the Falkirk Football Stadium, this bus stop is a short walk from the Start/Finish area.
These bus routes run from Falkirk Bus Station which is in the town centre and a short walk from Grahamston Train Station.
By rail
The nearest train station to the Start/Finish is Falkirk Grahamston, which is around 1.5 miles from Helix Park.
Parking
Car parks within Helix Park will be closed on event day. Do not park in Helix car park or the Kelpies car park.
Do not park on the pavements within Falkirk Stadium car park.
Car parking is available at Falkirk Stadium, FK2 9EE, a short walk from the Start/Finish area. If you are an electric car user, charge points are available in this car park.
Some limited on-street parking may be available nearby, please plan your journey accordingly to give yourself enough time to reach the Start/Finish area.
- Certificate
- Chip timing
- Goody bag
- Medal
Included
- Supernova buff for keeping you warm on colder days
- LED head torch
- Finisher's medal
- Finisher's drawstring bag
- Personalised event number with accurate timing chip
- Event baggage facilities
- Hydration at the finish
- Results posted in your account within 48 hours
- Fantastic running experience
Supernova run shop
- Supernova Training Plan
- Supernova 5K medal insert £8.50
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- Official jacket £48
- Intraining wicking t-shirt On Target £11.99
- Public transport links
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
Sustainability policy
This event is committed to minimising the impact on the local environment, implemented in the following ways:
- Online entries rather than paper forms
- Marketing material online rather than flyers and posters
- Runner information online rather than printed
- Public transport encouraged
- Communication with residents and business regarding road closures, to reduce traffic congestion
- Reduce noise pollution
- All waste collected and recycled/repurposed wherever possible
- Unused food donated to food bank
Do it for charity
Looking to do this event for charity? Do it for one of the charities below or see the full list of charities on the Supernova Run Kelpies 5K | Friday charity places page.
- All ages
- Entries open
- Charity places
- Enter online
- Event merch available
- Race pack by post
Age
Children under the age of 11 must be accompanied (within arm's reach) of a parent, guardian or designated adult of the parents' choice at all times.
Teams
The group entry system allows up to 10 people per 1 group entry. If you have more than 10 people in your group, you would be required to process further group entries to cover the remaining people in your group.
Carers/guides
A carer, guide or any other runner in a support role is eligible for an entry at no cost.
Entry fees
Junior entry fee
£24.25
Valid 30/03/2026 - 22/02/2027
Entry fee
£26.50
Valid 30/03/2026 - 22/02/2027
Junior entry fee
£32.75
Valid from 23/02/2027
Entry fee
£35.25
Valid from 23/02/2027
Other races at event
- Sat 13 Mar 2027
- #2 of 2
20:00
All ages
£24.25-£35.25
- 5 km road running + 18 m ascent