Ram 5 Mile 2026
This is an event for runners of all ages and abilities, providing an even greater boost for charities and a fun and friendly way to inspire more people to get active. The 5-mile distance features the same start and finish as Ramathon and will set off from Silk Mill Park close to Derby. It will take runners on the same route as the half marathon distance, running through the city centre for the first 2 miles. Shortly after 2 miles, runners will then make their way towards Derby County’s Pride Park Stadium and head back towards the city centre, finishing where the journey began at Silk Mill Park, close to Derby Cathedral.
Entry
Entrants must be 15 years or older on event day. Run For All encourages people of all abilities to take part in the RAM 5 Mile event. Please get in touch if you require any further assistance on event day or have any specific requirements.
Event details and schedule
Start Time : 09:30
Start Line : Silk Mill Park / Cathedral Green
Event Village
To satisfy your pre and post-run fuel needs, a selection of tasty food and drink choices will be available to purchase. There are also several bars and cafés in the area that will be sure to welcome spectators and participants and are often bursting with atmosphere after the event. Our wonderful partner charities will also be located in the Event Village, so make sure you go say hi!
Baggage
Please leave enough time pre-event to drop off your bag in the designated Baggage Store. Please use the tear-off strip attached to your race number and simply tie it around the handle of your bag before checking it into the Baggage Store. After the race. you are advised to make your way to the Baggage Store to reclaim your property before meeting up with your loved ones. Please collect your bags as soon as possible so that you can avoid the queues.
Fuel & Hydration
We will have water stations on course, where you will be able to pick up a 330ml bottle of water. To see the exact locations of water stations, please refer to the route map. Please make use of the bins provided post water stations.
Pacers
We’ll have friendly pacers on the course, sponsored by Arla Protein who can help you stick to your intended finish time. They’ll have flags attached to them with finish times so you can choose the best pace to suit you.
Toilets
Please only use the allocated toilets for this event located around the stadium. There will be plenty of toilets which you will be able to use pre or post-race. Run For All operates a zero-tolerance policy and any runners seen urinating anywhere other than the facilities provided will be disqualified.
Medical
Should you find you require medical assistance, personnel will be on hand to help at regular intervals on the course with fixed first aid stations located near the water stations. In addition, there will be a first aid unit and recovery area located near the start and finish line. There will also be roaming first aiders around the Event Village.
Clothing
It is important to note that all clothing discarded at the start of the race will be collected and donated. Unfortunately, we are unable to keep any clothing that has been left in the starting area, unless dropped in the baggage store prior to the race.
Photos
Smile! The MarathonPhotos team will be on course throughout the event to snap your picture. Photographs can be purchased at marathonphotoslive.com
Results
All results will be available in the results section of the website soon after the end of the event. However, keep in mind that it’s not all about times – you should be proud of yourself just for getting out there and getting active!
Massage
Please see here if massage will be provided.
