No Walk in the Park 5k Nov 2026 – Date & Race Week Tips

Final weeks before the No Walk in the Park 5k

Plans for the No Walk in the Park 5k have closed because race day is less than 4 weeks away. If you have been training, most of the work is done. Use the final weeks to stay steady, then ease off for race day.

5km: your last longer run can be about a week before race day. Then keep race week light.

Race week

Keep your runs short and easy.
Nothing new on race day. Wear shoes and kit you have already run in.
Eat and drink what you are used to.
Check the start time and how to get there on the official race site.
Start at a pace you can hold. The pace calculator shows your km splits.
If you are ill or injured, get advice from a doctor or physio before you race.

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FAQs.

When is the No Walk in the Park 5k?

The next No Walk in the Park 5k is Saturday 7 November 2026. It includes a 5km.

What is the No Walk in the Park 5k?

No walk in the Park 5k is a fully licensed and officially measured race that takes place on the first Saturday of each month on the paved paths around Queen's Park. It's a multi-lap event of undulating nature. There is a memento for completing 6 of the 12 races over the year and also prizes for the Winners and Runners up of each age category. We also offer a cash prize of £100 for any Male or Female breaking the course record. Current records are : Male is 00:14:59 - Sam Gilson - 13/07/2024 Female 00:17:03.

Is it too late to train for the No Walk in the Park 5k?

Dangelo plans for the No Walk in the Park 5k have closed because race day is less than 4 weeks away. If you have been running, keep your runs steady, do your last long run and ease off in race week. If you are new to the distance, pick a later race and start a free plan in the Dangelo app.

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