Castle 5K Series

The Sheepmount Stadium,

Mayors Drive, Carlisle CA3 8XL

If you plan to do all 5 races in the series you will be allowed to do

one race virtually this is to allow for holidays , race clashes etc.

RACE 1 – Wednesday May 20th, 2026

RACE 2 – Wednesday June 17th, 2026

RACE 3 – Wednesday July 15th, 2026

RACE 4 – Wednesday August 12th, 2026

RACE 5 – Wednesday September 9th, 2026

Race Information – Race numbers etc. will be issued at race registration. If any updates are required to the race information they will appear on this page as well as the Sport in Action home page.

Registration – Opens 17:30

Parking – Please avoid the Sheepmount car park this is required for football parking. The Castle car park close to the start has ample parking spaces available.

Course – The event uses a mixture of park paths, Pavements and quiet roads which are mainly flat. The road surfaces are generally good. The route starts with a loop of Bitts Park heading back too Carlisle Castle, runners complete two laps of the castle before heading back to the Sheepmount Stadium and the finish close to the small grandstand.

Caution should be taken at all turns, paying attention to marshals wherever necessary. The route is an officially measured 5km route. Athletes are requested to follow the race director’s instructions and be aware of the dangers of cars and cyclists.

Risk Assessment – A full course risk assessment will be on display at the event HQ on race day together with maps of the route, the race permit and the measurement certificate in accordance with UKA rules (Permit No TBA).

Race Safety Briefing – The race briefing will take place at 18:45am.

Prize Presentation – 1st, 2nd & 3rd Male & Female straight after the 3rd finishes.

Age Group Prizes – Age groups will receive their prize via BACS payment within 7days Prizes – Overall Male & Female 1st, 2nd & 3rd Male & Female. Age Group Male & Female prizes will be awarded as follows 1 to 17 competitors 1st Place only, 18 to 27 competitors 1st & 2nd place, 28 or more competitors 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes will be awarded.

Any age grouper that finishes in an overall prize position (1st, 2nd or 3rd Male or Female) will receive the overall prize. That age group prize will then roll down to the next person in that age category. The overall 3rd place prize will not be less than the age group winner.

Withdrawals Policy – 1 month prior to race day all withdrawals will be subject to a 50% charge to cover the costs of processing the entry and refunding. After this date, no refunds will be given.

Race Results – Results for all races will be available at – www.timingupnorthresults.co.uk results will be available approx. 10mins after the race start