Rocket 5K is a fun and fast 5K race

The MK Rocket 5k is sponsored by Rightmove

SHOOT FOR THE STARS ON OUR RAPID ROCKET RUN!

Join us on our rocket-fueled 5k to the StadiumMK with “out of this world” bling. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the buzz of marathon weekend without the extra mileage! GREAT PB POTENTIAL! This event takes place on the day before the MK Marathon. Age 13+

NB. Run the MK Rocket 5k and a main event the next day and gain the awesome MK Challenge Medal.

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Date: Saturday 2nd May 2020 (the day before the MK Marathon)
Race starts: 9 am
Entry Fee:

EARLY: £16 EA and £18 non-EA until 31st Dec; 11:59 pm
STANDARD: £18 EA and £20 non-EA until 31st Mar; 11:59 pm
LATE: £20 EA and £22 non-EA until 15th April; 11:59 pm
EXPO: £25 – subject to availability

EA Licence ID: 2020-38408

RACE ROUTE

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Elevation Chart

Rocket 5K fly-by

START

The start will be on Midsummer Boulevard outside Wetherspoons Pub @ 09:00 prompt

RACE HQ

Wetherspoon Pub, 201 Midsummer Blvd, Milton Keynes, MK9 1EA

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 turn up ready to run.

WATER

There will be no water stops en route and 500ml bottled water at the finish

PARKING

We would suggest that runner’s car share and leave a car at the stadium area and then drive to the CMK start. If this isn’t possible then you will be able to book a return journey seat on a bus for £5.
The return bus will leave the stadium at 10:30 am prompt outside DW Fitness. There is plenty of parking in the stadium area and CMK.

FINISH

The finish area will be outside StadiumMK in 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 need to complete the 5K in 45 minutes or less as roads will be reopened to a tight schedule.

ENGLAND ATHLETICS LICENCE

License ID: 2019-35714

FINISH AREA TOILETS

You can use the toilets in McDonalds and KFC

ENTERTAINMENT

There will be music at the finish area.

MEDAL

Our VE Day 75 inspired Rightmove MK Rocket 5K medal! 🏅

“I never worry about action, but only inaction.” – Winston Churchill

One weekend. Two days of running. Three times the bling!

Runners who participate in both the Rocket 5K on Saturday and the Half, Marathon or Relay on Sunday will receive a third medal – the MK Challenge Medal.

Instructions on how to claim your MK Challenge Medal will be in the Race Guide.

AWARDS

Bespoke Medals for ALL finishers
The presentation of the race awards will take place at 10:00 at the finish area.
Trophies: First 3 Men and First 3 Ladies

MINIMUM AGE

The minimum age for participants is 13 on race day. Under 18’s must be entered by an adult.

Terms and Conditions of Entry

All runners must be medically fit to compete and enter at their own risk and the organisers will in no way be held responsible for any injury, accident, loss or damage that may arise before, during or after the event as a consequence of my participation in this race. No transfers, deferrals or refunds for the MK Rocket 5K under any circumstances. No dogs or wheels allowed.

Rightmove MK Rocket 5K