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Running · 5Ks
Coleraine Campus 5K (NI & Ulster Championships) 2027
- Race day
- Friday, 20 August 2027
- Location
- Coleraine, County Londonderry, UK, UK
- Distance
- 3.1 mi / 5.0 km
Coleraine Campus 5K (NI & Ulster Championships): expected 20 August 2027, from Ulster University, Coleraine. Entry, route and a pace chart.
Coleraine Campus 5K (NI & Ulster Championships) Race Timeline
344 days to go
More than 35 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 5K-specific training ramps up.
Coleraine Campus 5K (NI & Ulster Championships): quick answers
When is the next Coleraine Campus 5K (NI & Ulster Championships)?
The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent Coleraine Campus 5K (NI & Ulster Championships) was Friday, 20 August 2027, and the race has usually run around the same point in the year.
Where does Coleraine Campus 5K (NI & Ulster Championships) start?
Coleraine Campus 5K (NI & Ulster Championships) starts at Ulster University, Coleraine. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Coleraine Campus 5K (NI & Ulster Championships)?
Coleraine Campus 5K (NI & Ulster Championships) is 3.1 miles (5km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Friday, 20 August 2027
- Distance
- 3.1 miles / 5.0km
- Location
- Coleraine, County Londonderry, UK, UK
- Start Point
- Ulster University, Coleraine
- Surface
- Road
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, start time, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
Not published for this event — check the official race website.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Springwell Running Club.
Coleraine Campus 5K (NI & Ulster Championships) Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Coleraine Campus 5K (NI & Ulster Championships) Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Ulster University, Coleraine. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Coleraine Campus 5K (NI & Ulster Championships) flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: road.
Coleraine Campus 5K (NI & Ulster Championships) Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Ulster University, Coleraine
Start line.
Where Coleraine Campus 5K (NI & Ulster Championships) starts and finishes
Coleraine Campus 5K (NI & Ulster Championships) starts at Ulster University, Coleraine. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full Coleraine Campus 5K (NI & Ulster Championships) Route Breakdown
Hosts the NI & Ulster 5K Championships; confirmed-permit fixture on Athletics NI's official calendar. No official date has been published for this edition yet; the date above is estimated from the event's usual annual pattern.
Coleraine Campus 5K (NI & Ulster Championships) Pace Calculator & Splits
Coleraine Campus 5K (NI & Ulster Championships) Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
1:17:25
Average pace / km
48:06
Coleraine Campus 5K (NI & Ulster Championships) Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 58:04 | 36:05 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 1:02:54 | 39:05 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 1:07:45 | 42:06 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 1:12:35 | 45:06 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 1:17:25 | 48:06 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 1:22:15 | 51:07 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 1:27:06 | 54:07 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 1:31:56 | 57:08 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 1:36:46 | 1:00:08 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 1:46:27 | 1:06:09 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 1:56:08 | 1:12:10 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 2:05:48 | 1:18:10 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 2:15:29 | 1:24:11 | 7:00:00 |
Coleraine Campus 5K (NI & Ulster Championships) Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Coleraine Campus 5K (NI & Ulster Championships) finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Coleraine Campus 5K (NI & Ulster Championships) finish
24:56
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
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Start Your Verus JourneyColeraine Campus 5K (NI & Ulster Championships) Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Ulster University, Coleraine
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Coleraine Campus 5K (NI & Ulster Championships)
4-8 weeks is enough for a 5K, whether it's your first or you're chasing a PB. Short, sharp interval and tempo sessions matter more here than overall mileage.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Ease off mileage in the final few days, keeping a short, sharp race-pace effort or two to stay sharp. Arrive at Ulster University, Coleraine fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
5K Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
No on-course fuel is needed at this distance for most runners — water stations are the usual provision.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Coleraine Campus 5K (NI & Ulster Championships) Charity Places 2027
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Coleraine Campus 5K (NI & Ulster Championships) for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Coleraine Campus 5K (NI & Ulster Championships) fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusColeraine Campus 5K (NI & Ulster Championships) Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Coleraine Campus 5K (NI & Ulster Championships) site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.