2k & 5k events
As part of the Doncaster City Half Marathon were really excited to be bringing you more great running events.
We're making full use of the fantastic cycle track venue on June the 25th from our family fun run to our open and super fast Mallard 5k.
Read on for more !
2k & 5k events on the day
The Mallard 5k
Our fast racing 5k event!
Taking place on the cycle track straight after the Half Marathon event has finished!
The event is 5 x 1k laps of this super smooth, super flat course on the enclosed Doncaster cycle track in front of spectators.
- Entries limited to ensure everyone gets a great race on the track.
- The womens event starts at 13:00 with the mens at around 13:25 (this is after the Doncaster City Half Marathon)
- Men's entry criteria is sub 18:00. Women's entry criteria is sub 20:30.
- Results are chip timed and the event is UK athletics licensed.
nb: Based on expected finish times and number of qualifying athletes we may combine the male & female waves for better racing!
The event is named after the Mallard, the record breaking steam locomotive built in Doncaster, attaining its world speed record of 126 mph on 3 July 1938!
Foundation 2k
Working with club doncaster Foundation the 2k event is open to all ages and abilities.
It takes place during the half marathon event at around 09:30
Family members can also join their junior runners around the track on this two lap course.
We're wanting to give our future runners a real running experience, to hopefully inspire our future athletes. So expect ...
- Finish under the gantry
- Music and shout outs
- Finish line photos
- Mass start
- Race numbers
- Same great medal as the half marathon but with a unique 2k ribbon
- We even chip time the juniors with results uploaded live!
- Sweets at the finish :)
- Friendly and fun environment, you can walk jog, run or wheel (please get in touch for information on wheelchair, rollator, adapted bikes etc - contact@curlysathletes.co.uk)
Perfect for spectators or those visiting the event or exhibition.
Foundation 5k
Working with Club doncaster Foundation we're really please to be also bringing our open 5k event :)
This event is for all abilities aged 11 and above.
We encourage first time runners or those looking for a unique friendly, fun running experience.... with maybe a cheeky PB (it's a very quick course!)
Taking place on the cycle track straight after the Mallard 5k event has finished at 14:00.
Make a day of it!
Watch the 2k and 5k events on the track, cheer in the half marathon runners and pay a visit to the running exhibition in the dome :)
Entries are very limited to just 150, we have also reserved a number of spaces for our Club Doncaster Foundation team to support their local activity groups.
- Great start, finish and route atmosphere (it's amazing for spectators)
- Music and shout outs
- Event photos
- Friendly and fun environment, you can walk jog, run or wheel (please get in touch for information on wheelchair, rollator, adapted bikes etc - contact@curlysathletes.co.uk)
- Race numbers with chip timing
- Same great medal as the half marathon but with a unique 5k ribbon
- Cake for every finisher :)
The event is 5 x 1k laps of this super smooth, super flat course on the enclosed Doncaster cycle track in front of spectators.