SHOOT FOR THE STARS ON OUR RAPID ROCKET RUN!
Sunday, 3 May 2026 @ 09:00
Join us on a fast, rocket-fueled 5K with an “out of this world” bling. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the buzz of the marathon weekend without the extra mileage! This event occurs the day before the MK Marathon and welcomes all paces from super-fast to those just starting!
This will be a fast, flat, point-to-point race from central Milton Keynes to Stadium MK!
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RACE DETAILS
- Race Day: Sunday, 3 May 2026
- Start Time: 09:00
- Event Village: Weatherspoon Pub, 201 Midsummer Blvd, Milton Keynes, MK9 1EA
- Course Time Limit: 45 minutes
- Age: Must be at least 11 years old on race day
- FAQ’s: Click Here
- EA Licence Permit: 27933
- UK Athletics: Certificate of Course Accuracy
START
The start will be on Midsummer Boulevard outside the Wetherspoons Pub @ 09:00 prompt.
RACE HQ
Wetherspoon Pub, 201 Midsummer Blvd, Milton Keynes, MK9 1EA
ROUTE
Route subject to change
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TOILETS
You can use the pub toilets or portable toilets located outside.
BAGGAGE
No baggage facilities will be available for this event, and runners should be ready to run.
WATER
Water will be available at the finish
PARKING
We suggest runners car share, leave a car at the stadium area, and then drive to the CMK start. There is plenty of parking at the stadium area and CMK, but you must pay to park using the RingGo App. If this isn’t possible, you can book a return journey seat on a bus for £7.50.
The return bus will leave outside Fitness First at 10:30 a.m., prompt. Details will be in the race guide.
FINISH
The finish area will be outside StadiumMK on the perimeter road
RACE TIMING
Runner Numbers will incorporate a timing chip on the reverse. Results will be available live when you finish the race. You will also receive a text with your finish time shortly after you finish.
TIME LIMIT
You must complete the 5K in 45 minutes or less because we need to reopen roads to a tight schedule.
FINISH AREA TOILETS
You can use the toilets in Mcdonald’s and KFC
ENTERTAINMENT
There will be music in the finish area.
PRIZES
Awards will be posted after the event mkmarathon.com/prizes
MEDAL
Join us on a fast rocket-fuelled 5K with an “out of this world” bling.
EARN EXTRA MEDALS
One weekend. Two days of running. Three times the bling!
Runners participating in the Sunday Rocket 5K and the Marathon, Half, or Relay on Bank Holiday Monday will receive a third medal – the MK Challenge Medal.
