Gordon Whelbourn Running Week
Week long series of 5K road races in Newark featuring parkland paths, riverside routes and countryside running across multiple venues.
| Date | Monday 1st June, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Distance | 5K |
| Location | Various Locations |
| Town/City | Newark |
| Area | Nottinghamshire |
| Website | Visit website |
The Gordon Whelbourn Running Week is a long established series of evening 5K races held across Newark over five consecutive days. Each race follows a different route, with courses using a mix of parkland paths, riverside sections, quiet roads and countryside surroundings around the town.
The series attracts runners of all abilities, from those racing individual events to participants completing the full week. With varied routes and changing terrain across the five evenings, the event offers a unique multi race running experience and remains a popular fixture in the Nottinghamshire running calendar.
Results
| Results | Verification Status |
|---|---|
| 2019 results | Organiser |
- Verified
- Chip timing company
- Organiser
- Organiser’s website
- Community
- Social/Other
- Pending
- Results pending
