Accrington 5km Road Race & 2k Junior Race

Name: Accrington 5km Road Race & 2k Junior Race
Start: 2026-09-03
End: 2026-09-03
Location: Lancashire

Lancashire, North West, United Kingdom

calendar_today 03 Sep, 2026

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sell £2.69 – £8.44

About the Event

The Accrington 5KM Road Race invites runners to experience an evening race through the vibrant streets of Altham Industrial Estate. Scheduled for Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 at 7:00 PM, this event offers a unique urban running challenge that winds around two laps of meticulously measured terrain.
Competitors will traverse well-lit paths and bustling areas within the industrial estate, creating an engaging mix of pavement and occasional grassy stretches. The route has been carefully mapped to ensure accuracy over its full 5km length, providing runners with reliable performance metrics for their efforts.
Race day registration is available on-site should you wish to join at the last minute, ensuring accessibility for all interested participants. For further inquiries or assistance, contact event organizers via phone: 07519 500106.
The starting and finishing line are located near Coach House along Metcalf Drive in Altham, BB5 5TU, offering easy access to the race venue from various parts of Accrington. This road race promises a lively atmosphere with enthusiastic support from locals and fellow runners alike.
Join us for an evening that blends athletic competition with community spirit as you navigate through this scenic yet challenging course in Altham Industrial Estate.

Races Offered

Accrington 2k Junior Race

Sep 03, 2026

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Distance — 2K

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Type — Running

timer

18:30

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£2.69

Accrington 5km Road Race

Sep 03, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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19:00

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£8.44

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Lancashire.

thermostat Temperature

10.1° / 16.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

7.3° / 13.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 25m

water_drop Avg rainfall

6.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

14.8 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (3.5)

humidity_mid Humidity

85.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:44

nightlight Sunset

19:25

About Lancashire

Learn more about the host city, Lancashire.

A visit to Lancashire, a county in North West England, can take you from the glitz and excitement of Blackpool's piers and pleasure beach, to pensive walls through silent moors, to explore the rich industrial heritage of its mills and working museums, or along the trail of England’s most-famous witches across Lancaster and Pendle.