Park Hall 5k - 23 July 2021  - Race Start at 19:30

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Online entry is now closed. There will be entries available on the day. Please bring cash to pay (£12.00 or £10.00 for England/Welsh Athletics registered runners). Registration will open at 17.45. Please don't arrive before then.

If you plan to come and enter on the day, we respectfully ask that you read and observe the guidance set out below:

Ø  Do not travel to the event if you are showing any symptoms of COVID-19. No-one should leave home to participate in sport if they, or someone they live with, has symptoms of COVID-19 currently recognised as any of the following:
- A high temperature
- A new, continuous cough
- A loss of, or change to, their sense of smell or taste

Ø  Should you report or demonstrate any such symptoms, you should follow NHS and PHE guidance on self-isolation.

Ø  Do not attend if you have been asked to self-isolate (through the NHS COVID app or by NHS track & trace)

Ø  Come ready to run so as to minimise your interaction with race staff, volunteers and participants by being as self-sufficient as possible.

Ø  Be respectful to volunteers, participants, spectators and members of the public.

Ø  Observe social distancing wherever possible and consider wearing a mask in any crowded spaces.

Ø  Be self-sufficient - bring your own water and carry it with you during the race and please dispose of rubbish responsibly.

Ø  Be aware of your personal hygiene e.g. avoid spitting and nasal clearance. Be mindful of your surroundings and impact on other participants, spectators, volunteers and the public who may be using pavements and roads on the course.

Ø  If you experience COVID-19 symptoms soon after the event, you should take a test and report this using the NHS COVID-19 App - https://covid19.nhs.uk

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Park Hall 5k is run by Oswestry Olympians Athletic and Triathlon Club

The Park Hall 5km race has been going for over 30 years and is as flat and welcoming to all abilities this year as it has always been. At just over 3 miles on the level roads and pavements around Park Hall, it's ideal as a first race or just for judging your speed over a short distance. Come along and enjoy a summer evening run and maybe your PB time!

Prizes for first 3 Men and Women and first Junior (under 18) Man and Woman, plus 5 year age group prizes starting from 35+ for women and 40+ for Men.

Race HQ at The Venue,  SY11 4AS

Electronic chip timing!

Race entry fees

Early bird (until 8 June 2021): £10 (Less £2 for registered members)

Pre race day (until 21 July 2021): £12 (Less £2 for registered members)

On the day entry may be possible if the race limit has not been reached - no guarantees so best to make sure of a place by entering in advance!

Minimum age on day of the race: 14. If you are under 18 you need parental/guardian/carer permission to enter the race.

By entering the race "You agree that we may publish your Personal Information as part of the results of the Event and may pass such information to the governing body or any affiliated organisation for the purpose of insurance, licences or for publishing results either for the event alone or combined with or compared to other events. Results may include (but not be limited to) name, any club affiliation, race times, occupation and age category."

This race is run under UKA rules. Licence 2021-41807

The course measurement certificate number is 16/396.

COVID-19: If all goes according to the Government and England Athletics roadmaps for coming out of lockdown and returning to competition, the race will be able to be run under largely normal competition conditions with no social distancing requirement.

It is anticipated that some minimal COVID-related measures may still be required at this time and Government and UK Athletics guidance will be followed. Details will be sent to all participants in the final pre-race email.

In the event that the Government and England Athletics roadmaps cannot be adhered to, the event will have to react to any regional or local lockdown conditions and may not be able to go ahead. In this case, full refunds will be given.