Tavy 5

Tavistock, Devon, England
Saturday 21 November 2026
5km
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Race day is less than 4 weeks away. See what to do in the final weeks.

The Tavy 5 is a monthly 5k run. It takes place from Tavistock College on safe, tarmac footpaths on the 3rd Saturday of each month, with a start time of 9.15am. The officially measured course is a fast and flat around the college grounds and in The Meadows park, costing just £4 to enter for unaffiliated runners and only £2 for affiliated runners. There is free car parking at the college. Registration starts at 8.45am.

Final weeks before the Tavy 5

Plans for the Tavy 5 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.

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FAQs.

When is the Tavy 5?

The next Tavy 5 is Saturday 21 November 2026. It includes a 5km.

What is the Tavy 5?

The Tavy 5 is a monthly 5k run. It takes place from Tavistock College on safe, tarmac footpaths on the 3rd Saturday of each month, with a start time of 9.15am. The officially measured course is a fast and flat around the college grounds and in The Meadows park, costing just £4 to enter for unaffiliated runners and only £2 for affiliated runners. There is free car parking at the college. Registration starts at 8.45am.

Is it too late to train for the Tavy 5?

Dangelo plans for the Tavy 5 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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