SHOOT FOR THE STARS ON OUR RAPID ROCKET RUN!
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 takes place on the day before the MK Marathon and welcomes all paces. from super-fast to those just starting out!
This will be a fast and flat point-to-point race from central Milton Keynes to Stadium:MK!
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RACE DETAILS
- Race Day: Sunday 5 May 2024
- Start Time: 09:00
- Event Village: Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes
- Course Time Limit: 45 minutes
- Age: Must be at least 12 years old on race day
- FAQ’s: Click Here
- EA Licence Number: 2024-47459
- UK Athletics: Certificate of Course Accuracy
ENTRY FEE
- 1 JULY: £18 EA and £20 non-EA
- 20 DEC: £20 EA and £22 non-EA
- 1 MAR: £22 EA and £24 non-EA
- Price includes VAT @ 20%
- Price excludes Active booking fee of 4.68%
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
ROUTE
Route subject to change
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
Water will be available at the finish
PARKING
We would suggest that runners car share and 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 will need to pay for parking using RingGo. 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. 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 need to complete the 5K in 45 minutes or less as roads will be reopened 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. The 2024 medal will be revealed closer to the event.
EARN EXTRA MEDALS
One weekend. Two days of running. Three times the bling!
Runners who participate in both the Sunday Rocket 5K and the Marathon, Half, or Relay on Bank Holiday Monday will receive a third medal – the MK Challenge Medal🏅