5K
Sun 2 Aug 2026 Shrewsbury, Shropshire

The Rocky Horror Picture Show | 5K

It's just a jump to the left... come and join one of the funniest days out in Shropshire: fast 5K times, fancy dress, and a lot of laughs and support.

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  • Sun 2 Aug 2026
Shrewsbury Sports Village, Shrewsbury
5K

10:00

Age 15 & over

£26

  • 5 km road running

Event overview

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Tribute run is taking Shropshire by storm!

Come and join this fast PB course in the heart of Shropshire. Runners will run multiple laps around Shrewsbury’s purpose-built cycle track.

There will be music and fancy dress for this very social event. Last year, over 75% of the field achieved personal best times. The race is limited to 100 runners only, so come and join a run with a difference.

There is access to cafes, changing and showers within the sports village. 

Highlights

  • Fast, PB-friendly course with over 75% achieving personal bests previously 
  • Flat, multi-lap route on a purpose-built cycle track in Shrewsbury 
  • Fun, social atmosphere with music, fancy dress and plenty of support 
  • Unique themed event delivering a light-hearted, entertaining race-day experience 
  • Small field size (100 runners) for a friendly, inclusive feel 
  • Great on-site facilities including café, changing rooms and showers 
  • Free parking available at the venue

This event is part of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Event video

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Fancy dress

Route

  • 1 lap
  • Circular route
  • PB
  • Way markers
  • GPX available

  • Cafe
  • Changing facilities
  • Free parking
  • Music
  • Showers

Event HQ

Shrewsbury Sports Village
Sundorne Road
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY1 4RQ
UK

Great fun, great people, so much fun! This is the second time I have run this Rocky Horror race, it certainly won’t be my last! Fantastic run, great atmosphere, nice facilities, brilliantly organised, fancy dress Rocky Horror fun, it’s a winner! Abbe S

Joyful. Good atmosphere. David E

Smaller turnout this year but lovely supportive event catering for all distances and a well stocked aid station every km. Ruth B

  • Age 15 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available

Entry fees

Entry fee

£26.00

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