Newport Pagnell Carnival 5K 2026
Saturday 4th July 2026 - 12:00 Start
Get ready for the Newport Pagnell Carnival 5K, a high-energy road race set in the historic market town of Newport Pagnell. This one-of-a-kind 5K event takes runners on a single-lap, fully closed-road course, winding through the town’s charming streets and finishing in style at Riverside Meadow, right at the heart of the day’s carnival celebrations.
Timed perfectly to take place just before the iconic Carnival Parade, you’ll be cheered on by thousands of spectators, creating an electric race-day atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else.Whether you’re a club runner chasing a personal best on this fast, flat UKA-affiliated course, or simply soaking in the sights and sounds of carnival day, this race offers something for everyone.Family Fun Run options are also available, the perfect way to enjoy the experience with your children and be part of the town’s biggest day of the year.
WHAT MAKES THIS 5K RACE SPECIAL?
- Fully Closed Roads – Race through the charming streets of Newport Pagnell with no traffic to worry about. It’s a rare chance to run on roads normally open to cars!
- Carnival Crowds – Thousands of spectators line the course in anticipation of the parade, giving you an adrenaline-boosting cheer squad like no other.
- Fast & Flat UKA-Affiliated Route – A well-measured, single-lap 5K course that’s ideal for beginners and PB-chasers alike.
- Riverside Finish Line – Cross the line at Riverside Meadow, the buzzing centre of Carnival Day, and soak up the celebration.
- Family-Friendly Option – Take part in the Fun Run and make unforgettable memories running with your kids.
Whether you’re an experienced club runner or joining your first-ever race, the Newport Pagnell Carnival 5K promises a lively, unforgettable running experience in one of Buckinghamshire’s most historic towns.
THE SERIOUS ONE
UKA AFFILIATED RACE
AGE 11+
12PM Start
CLOSED ROAD EVENT
THE FAMILY FUN ONE
FUN RUN
Ages 12+
12:02PM Start
CLOSED ROAD EVENT
THE FAMILY FUN ONE
Ages 0 - 11
CHILDREN UNDER 11 MUST RUN WITH AN ADULT
CLOSED ROAD EVENT
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE NEWPORT PAGNELL CARNIVAL 5K?
- AWESOME MEDAL
- WATER STATION ON COURSE
- FULLY MARKED ROUTES
- FRIENDLY MARSHAL SUPPORT
- MEDICAL SUPPORT ON COURSE
- CHIP TIMING
- ONLINE RESULTS
- PRO PHOTOGRAPHY
- FAMILY FUN RUN
- 1-LAP ROUTE
- BUZZING ATMOSPHERE