The EMGP Banbury 5 Mile Road Race

Tuesday 20th May 2025

This race is part of the East Midlands Grand Prix race series and will be held under England Athletics guidelines which may change at any time.

Race Licence: 28986 Course Measurement Certificate: 21/173.

Race Adjudicator: James Bolton

Organisers: Banbury Harriers AC.

Venue/HQ: Parking at Wykham Park Academy, Ruskin Road, Banbury, OX16 9HY.

Route: One lap on road and pavement on the outskirts of Banbury. Includes three moderate hills. Start at the junction of Browning Road/Longfellow Road, finish on the Bloxham Road opposite ‘The Easington’.

Race Record: Barney O’Connor (Massey Fergusson) 23m35s, 1988

Prizes: At least the first three men and three women, plus first in all male and female veteran categories and junior category. Runners can only win one individual prize. Also, male and female team prizes. Voucher prizes will be distributed shortly after the event, Entries: Online entries via the Run Events: englandathletics.sport80.com

If you have entered the full EMPGP series, use your series number. Otherwise, your number will be available for collection on the day at the Race HQ. Limited entries on the night may be available until the race limit has been reached.

Race Limit: 400 Runners

Entry Fee: £10 attached /£12 unattached. £3 ‘on the day’ supplement for both categories.

Closing date for on-line entries: 13th May 2025.

On the night: Do not race if you have been unwell. Always follow marshals instructions. It is the runner’s responsibility to provide their own water or refreshments during the race. Bottled water is provided at the finish.

Registration: Use series number if appropriate, no need to register. Otherwise collect on-line race numbers from HQ prior to the event.

Start: The race starts at 7.45pm in Browning Road. Allow ten minutes to get to the start from the school.

Facilities: Parking, registration (number collection and late entry), toilets and changing facilities will be provided at the race HQ but please note that we no longer have shower facilities at the venue.

Presentation: As there are no catering facilities on site, we will not hold a prize presentation on the evening. As detailed above, voucher prizes will be distributed after the race.

Results: Results will be posted on the EMGP website soon after the race and on this website within 24 hours.