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Sunset 5k 6.30pm and Beat The Sunset 10k 7.20pm
​Sunday August 14th 2022 

Entries open Friday May 20th via Run Britain
The Sunset 5k will be part of the NRRL Road Race League for 2022
In addition there will be Beat The Sunset 10k which is a non race league race.

Due to the 5k in need to be cleared 1st, BTS 10k must start at 7.20pm. Sunset is predicted at 8.31pm. This will also be a little more challenging and there are no street lights on Back Lane so if you expect to be slower than 60 minutes you may want to bring some form of lighting with you.
If you are 40 minute plus for the 5k you will be asked to keep to your far left side so as not to get in the way of the 10k start.

N.B. It is possible to enter both races. If you do, DO NOT USE THE SAME NUMBER FOR BOTH RACES!
​You will also have to be around 25 minutes or quicker for the 5k to pin a new number and 3-5 minutes to run back up the hill to the start! 
 
N.B. Due to our timing provider having one timing mat anyone finishing 38 minutes for the 5k or slower will be gun timed so we have enough time to return this to the start of the 10k.

N.B. Run Britain is our sole entry system provider.
​They take care of all entry matters till they forward on the entry list 2 days before race day!
Elites
Contact myself for a free entry if you have the following time since January 2020
Men 15:30
​Ladies 17:30

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Prize fund
Sunset 5k 6.30pm Race 
1st/2nd/3rd M/F  Trophy + Cash (6.30pm race only)
1st M/F Junior (6.30pm race only)
1st M/F 40/45/50/55/60/65+ (Possibly 70+ depending on more than 1 entrant. 
1st M/F Team (1st 3)

NRRL prize ceremony separate

Beat The Sunset 10k TBC


Final Results.
Championship 7pm & Sunset 5k 8.15pm starts
championships_results_5k.xlsx
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sunset_5k_results_general.xlsx
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You can view the online race instructions by following the link below
Sunset 5k 2021 Race Instructions update (mailchi.mp)
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We would like you book with confidence. In the unlikely event the race is forced to cancel and an alternative date cannot be found, then we will guarantee 90% of your entry fee less the booking fee. The difference is to cover some of the operating costs that have to paid up front.


Road Closure information
Details will be updated week commencing 12th July

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road_closure_acceptance_letter-_event.pdf
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Prize Structure
1st/2nd/3rd M/F Cash + Trophies
Vet 40/45/50/55/60/65

Course
The course has been re measured from the past 2 years.
This is a one lap flat road course (no paths) on wide roads and uses the former A6 and generally sheltered from trees.
There is a slight undulation at 2.5km with the last 2km flat to downhill
The final 1km has been changed from the drive passing the start line making it one of the fastest courses in the country!
Road Closure notice 2020
road_closure_acceptance_letter-_event.pdf
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Enter Now
beat_the_sunset_5k_entry_form_2019.pdf
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Official Charity Lakelands Hospice, Corby.
Fancy free entry?
Raise just £75 for either our official charity and your entry fee will be refunded. T&Cs apply
Lakelands https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/desboroughraces



Race Information

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​A one lap course on fully closed roads to the North side of Desborough Town with just one sharp right hand bend and 3 rolling bends. The finish is 700mtrs beyond the start line with a fast 200mtr finish. 10mt Garmin Elevation plus a new faster finish for 2019!
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2019 Course Record
Abedom Beyene 15:40 2019
Rebecca Hall 18:47 2019



Results for Beat The Sunset 5k 2018
bts5k_results.pdf
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​Road Closure Information

The following roads will be closed from 7pm to 8.30pm
Back Lane
Stoke Albany Road
Harborough Road
Brampton Valley Road

There will be various spots for spectators to be able to watch from the roundabout at Stoke Road/Harborough Rd., The junction at the Travel Plaza Hotel Harborough Rd./Brampton Valley Road, Brampton Valley Road/Stoke Road Junction, Back Lane into the top of West Lodge Drive and the final 200mtrs into the finish.
We encourage everyone to get behind the runners and add to a spectacular evening!

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  • Events
    • Sunset 5k
    • Northants Virtual 5k Road Race League
    • Kettering 5k Series
    • Rothwell Town Carnival 10k
    • Desborough 10k
    • Desborough 5K & 2k
    • Rothwell Festive 10k
    • Santa Run
  • Results
  • News & Blog
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Contact