Saxons 5 Mile Race
Five mile mixed terrain race around Saxmundham and Kelsale, with playing fields, footpaths and off road sections followed by a finish at Carlton Park.
| Date | Sunday 4th October, 2026 |
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| Distance | 5M + other events: Junior Races |
| Terrain | Mixed Terrain |
| Location | Carlton Park Sports Pavilion |
| Town/City | Saxmundham |
| Area | Suffolk |
| Start postcode | IP17 1AT |
| Start time | 11:00am |
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The Saxons 5 Mile Race is a mixed terrain running event based at Carlton Park Sports Pavilion in Saxmundham. Starting and finishing on the sports field, the route heads away from Carlton Park towards Brook Farm Road and Kelsale before looping through the surrounding area and returning to the event base.
Runners can expect a varied five mile course incorporating playing fields, footpaths and off road sections, creating regular changes in surface throughout the race. The route is fully marshalled and signposted, while chip timing records performances from a field open to both club runners and recreational participants.
The Saxons 5 Mile Race provides an accessible mixed terrain challenge through and around Saxmundham and Kelsale, with varied surfaces and a friendly local running atmosphere. Junior 1K and 2K Fun Runs take place on the Carlton Park sports field before the main race, giving younger runners their own events and adding to the community feel of the day.
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Results
| Results | Status |
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| 2025 results | Organiser |
| 2024 results | Organiser |
| 2023 results | Verified |
| 2022 results | Verified |
- Verified
- Chip timing company
- Organiser
- Organiser’s website
- Community
- Social/Other
- Pending
- Results pending
