Saturday, November 28, 2026
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A five mile race over a flat, fast course that normally runs as two laps around the north and south lakes at Willen Lake. The whole route stays on the traffic free redways, so there is no traffic to interrupt racing. Entry is open to affiliated and unattached runners, with chip timing used throughout.
Two laps around Willen Lake's north and south lakes
Fully traffic free redways
Flat and fast five mile course
Start and finish on the Events Field beside the water sports cafe
Start / Finish
Events Field at Willen Lake, between the splash park and the water sports cafe, Milton Keynes
Events Field at Willen Lake, between the splash park and the water sports cafe, Milton Keynes
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Route
Race Day
What you get
Finisher t-shirt
Commemorative T-shirt for all entries
Prizes mailed to winners after the race
Prize money of £100 for the first man under 23:00 and the first woman under 26:20
On the day
Marshals on course
Other questions
The race takes place on Saturday 28 November 2026. It is traditionally run on the last Saturday in November and has been held every year since 1965.
On-the-day entries at £20 are listed as possibly available. Because spaces cannot be guaranteed, check with the organiser before travelling and enter online where you can.
Yes. The route is described as fast and flat and runs entirely on traffic free redways around the lakes, which makes it a good course for chasing a personal best.
Yes. The course uses the redway paths around Willen Lake and does not run on open roads, so runners do not have to deal with traffic.
The Wolverton 5 is held under England Athletics rules, which means standard competition rules apply, including rules on pacing and assistance during the race.
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Saturday, November 28, 2026
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