The Saxons Five Mile Race
Carlton Park, Saxmundham, Suffolk
Event details
A multi-terrain five mile race run on playing field, footpath and trail. The race is chip-timed. The race start, on the Saxmundham Sports Club playing field, is approximately 5 minutes walk from race HQ. There is free car parking at the sports club. Toilets and showers are available. There is a water station at the half way point of the race. Race competitors are not allowed to wear headphones or earphones during the race - doing so will result in disqualification. All race finishers receive a medal and goody bag. Winners prizes are: 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed open Male and Female; 1st placed Male 40/50/60 and 70+; 1st placed Female 40/50/60 and 70+; Team prize of first 3 men; Team prize of first 3 ladies. Refreshments are available to purchase.
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Taking place Sunday 4th October 2026 at Carlton Park, Saxmundham, Suffolk, The Saxons Five Mile Race is one of several Road Running fixtures tracked here across the UK. If you're weighing this up against other options nearby, the full events calendar covers everything from parkruns to marathons with dates and locations kept current.