Rushmoor Wellesley 5k
The Rushmoor Wellesley 5k is a community organised race taking place on Sunday 11th October 2026 near the historic military town of Aldershot. The event is run by Blackwater Valley Runners in partnership with the Greater Rushmoor Nepali Community.
The route is very flat and runs mostly across the Polo Fields and along the Basingstoke Canal towpath. The race starts on the Polo Fields opposite the Athletics Stadium, the same location used by Rushmoor parkrun, and finishes inside the Athletics Stadium. The course is fully marked and chip timed.
Facilities include toilets and free parking. There are many marshals on the route. All finishers receive a bespoke medal, with a different Aldershot landmark shown on the back each year. A race t shirt is available to buy at a subsidised price until four weeks before the event.
Entry categories and prices listed by the organiser are: 5k entry with t shirt £20.00, 5k entry with t shirt eligible for ARC or England Athletics discount £18.00, 5k entry £16.00, and 5k entry eligible for ARC or England Athletics discount £14.00. Affiliated members of England Athletics or the Association of Running Clubs receive a £2 discount. Editing details and transferring entries closes on 6th October 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.