Rightmove MK Rocket 5K

Rightmove sponsors the MK Rocket 5KMK Rocket 5K, Milton Keynes,Buckinghamshire

Rightmove Headline Sponsor of the MK Rocket 5k

The MK Rocket 5k is sponsored by Rightmove

Covid-secure event

We are returning next March with contact-free, covid-secure event experience. We know how important races are to every runner and we are doing everything possible to make sure our event will be safe. The benefits of committing to a goal, running with others and that finish line feeling will be all the greater after the challenges we’ve experienced in 2020.

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 the main event the next day (relay, half, or full marathon)and gain the awesome MK Challenge Medal.

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Date: Sunday 2 May 2021 (the day before the MK Marathon)

The race start: Expected to be 9 am with small and scheduled wave starts.

Entry Fee:

  • EARLY: £18 EA and £20 non-EA until 31 December at midnight
  • STANDARD: £20 EA and £22 non-EA until 28 February at midnight
  • LATE: £22 EA and £24 non-EA until 31 March at midnight
  • There will be no entry on the day.
  • Race Packs: Details to follow

EA Licence ID: 2020-38408

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RACE ROUTE

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Elevation Chart

Rocket 5K fly-by

START

The start will be on Midsummer Boulevard outside Wetherspoons Pub

RACE HQ

Wetherspoons provide Race HQ for MK Rocket 5K

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

Runners should bring their own water.

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

Licence ID: 2020-38408

ENTERTAINMENT

There will be music at the finish area.

MEDAL

We will reveal our cool 2021 medals shortly! 🏅

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

Runners who participate in both the Rocket 5K on Sunday and the Half Marathon or Marathon on Bank Holiday Monday 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
Prizes will be posted after the event: mkmarathon.com/prizes

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.

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