Friday, November 13, 2026
· In 2 weeks
Distance
Start Time
Terrain
Difficulty
Max Runners
The Super Sprint race starts at 20:00 and is limited to male runners with a predicted time of 17 minutes or under and female runners with a predicted time of 19 minutes or under. Runners who are eligible may still choose to enter the Open race instead.
Five-lap flat cycle circuit at the University of York Sport Village
Billed as the flattest, fastest 5K race in Yorkshire
Traffic-free tarmac surface ideal for a 5K personal best
Monthly race series from February to November
Start / Finish
University of York Sport Village Cycle Circuit, Heslington East, Lakeside Way, York YO10 5FG
University of York Sport Village Cycle Circuit, Heslington East, Lakeside Way, York YO10 5FG
Terrain
Route
Getting There
Race Day
What to bring
Race number with embedded timing chip (RED 5K number)
What you get
Reusable race number with embedded timing chip, valid at both York and Leeds 5K
Finish time sent by text as soon as you cross the line
Kilometre splits published the next day
England Athletics licensed race, so results appear on Power of 10
Water available on site
Distance markers on the circuit
Toilets at race HQ
On the day
Toilets
Marshals on course
Before you enter
Other questions
The Super Sprint race is open to male runners with a predicted time of 17 minutes or under and to female runners with a predicted time of 19 minutes or under. If you are eligible you may still choose to enter the Open race instead.
No. Entry on the day is not available, so you must enter in advance to guarantee your place.
The published prices include the race fee, card charges and admin. There are no hidden extras beyond the £10 affiliated or £12 unaffiliated entry price.
When you enter for the first time you are assigned a race number with an embedded timing chip, which can be used at both the York and Leeds 5K races. You collect it from Registration the first time you race.
Yes. If you have a previously issued RED 5K race number, for example from 2020 to 2025, you can use it again in 2026 as long as you record the number on your entry form.
York, United Kingdom
Friday, November 13, 2026
More races like this one
€11
entry fee