Castle Bytham 5K Trail Run
Castle Bytham Midsummer Festival
Online entry is now open -- secure your spot today!
About the Run
Join us for a beautiful 5K through the open Lincolnshire countryside surrounding Castle Bytham. The course winds along grassy trails and rustic farm tracks, with friendly marshals stationed throughout to keep you on course and cheer you on.
Parts of the route pass through private land, made possible by our generous local landowners. We're grateful for their support in making this event possible.
Course & Accessibility
Please note the following before you register:
- The route is off-road and across uneven terrain. It is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.
- Some sections are only accessible during the event, thanks to our landowners' permission.
- If you have any accessibility questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We're happy to help.
Bringing Your Dog?
Well-behaved dogs are very welcome on the course! To keep everyone safe and comfortable, please:
- Keep your dog on a short, non-retractable lead throughout the event.
- Be mindful of other runners, particularly at the start and on narrower sections.
Questions about running with a dog? Feel free to contact us in advance.
Young Runners Welcome
We love having junior runners take part! Children under 11 are welcome, with the following requirements:
- A parent or guardian must grant permission for the child to participate.
- An accompanying adult (parent, guardian, or designated adult) must register and run alongside the child for the full race.
To register a junior runner:
- The accompanying adult registers on Entry Central.
- Add the young runner to the adult's profile.
- Enter the adult's contact details when registering the junior runner.
We'll check the adult's registration and confirm the junior's place promptly. Any short delay is just to make sure everything is in order.
Race Day Information
Registration
On-the-day registration is open from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM.
We strongly recommend signing up online in advance to avoid queues on the day.
Collect your race number (and safety pins if needed) at the registration tent.
Schedule
- 9:00 AM: On-the-day registration opens
- 9:45 AM: Race briefing and warm-up
- 10:00 AM: Race starts
On the Day
- Bag drop is available at registration. Please note contents are left at your own risk.
- Toilets are available in the lower field and at the Village Hall.
- Parking is on Station Road, Castle Bytham. Follow the signs to the registration tent.
More Information
For full festival details, visit the main Castle Bytham Midsummer Festival event page. For the latest run news and updates, follow our Facebook page.
Privacy Notice
We take your privacy seriously. When you register, we collect your name, date of birth, email, postal address, and gender solely to manage your participation, including race entry, timing, and results.
Your data is kept secure and will not be shared with third parties, except where necessary to publish event results (name, gender, time/position) or as required by law.
We may photograph the event for use in promotional materials including our website, social media, and future event advertising. You will be asked to consent to use of your image separately.