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Eltham Park 5 2027
- Race day
- Sunday, 20 June 2027
- Location
- Eltham, London, UK
- Distance
- 5.1 mi / 8.2 km
Eltham Park 5: 20 June 2027. Entry, the Oxleas Woods parkland course, charity info.
Eltham Park 5 Race Timeline
283 days to go
More than 42 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 5.1-mile-specific training ramps up.
Eltham Park 5 2027: quick answers
When is Eltham Park 5 2027?
Eltham Park 5 2027 takes place on Sunday, 20 June 2027.
What time does Eltham Park 5 start?
The official 2027 start time hasn't been published yet. Next edition date not yet officially announced. The 2026 race ran Sunday 21 June (reported as either a 10:00am or 11:00am start depending on the source); estimated from that pattern, always confirm on the official site.
Where does Eltham Park 5 start and finish?
Eltham Park 5 starts at Eltham Park South, Glenesk Road, Eltham, London SE9 1AG and finishes at Eltham Park South, Glenesk Road, Eltham, London SE9 1AG.
How many miles is Eltham Park 5?
Eltham Park 5 is 5.1 miles (8.2km).
How much does Eltham Park 5 cost to enter?
Entry is first come, first served via Eventbrite. Reported 2026 pricing: around £20 affiliated / £22 unaffiliated (earlybird), with a separate £3 child / £5 adult on-the-day fun-run ticket.
How can I track a runner at Eltham Park 5?
No live tracking app is published.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 20 June 2027
- Distance
- 5.1 miles / 8.2km
- Location
- Eltham, London, UK
- Start Point
- Eltham Park South, Glenesk Road, Eltham, London SE9 1AG
- Finish Point
- Eltham Park South, Glenesk Road, Eltham, London SE9 1AG
- Surface
- Mixed parkland paths and woodland trails through Eltham Park and Oxleas Woods — not a pure road course.
- Cut-off time
- No official cut-off time is published.
- Age requirement
- No confirmed minimum age is published for this race.
- Tracking app
- No live tracking app is published.
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: start time. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
Entry is first come, first served via Eventbrite. Reported 2026 pricing: around £20 affiliated / £22 unaffiliated (earlybird), with a separate £3 child / £5 adult on-the-day fun-run ticket.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is first come, first served via Eventbrite.
Eltham Park 5 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.
Eltham Park 5 Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Eltham Park South, Glenesk Road, Eltham, London SE9 1AG and finishing at Eltham Park South, Glenesk Road, Eltham, London SE9 1AG. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Eltham Park 5 flat?
No — this is a mixed parkland and woodland course with "one or two sharp little inclines" through Oxleas Woods. An independent route estimate puts total gain around 94m, though that figure isn't official.
Eltham Park 5 Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Eltham Park South, Glenesk Road, Eltham, London SE9 1AG
Start line.
Where Eltham Park 5 starts and finishes
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 Eltham Park 5 Route Breakdown
Organized by NEJ Running Club (New Eltham), and a Kent Grand Prix (KCAA) fixture despite being held within the modern boundaries of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, South East London — a reminder that some historic Kent racing club fixtures now sit just across the county's modern boundary. A two-lap route through Eltham Park South, into ancient Oxleas Woods, and back through Eltham Park North, alongside a separate 1-mile family fun run.
Eltham Park 5 Pace Calculator & Splits
Eltham Park 5 Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
47:04
Average pace / km
29:14
Eltham Park 5 Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 35:18 | 21:56 | 1:49:39 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 38:14 | 23:46 | 1:58:48 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 41:11 | 25:35 | 2:07:56 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 44:07 | 27:25 | 2:17:04 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 47:04 | 29:14 | 2:26:12 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 50:00 | 31:04 | 2:35:21 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 52:56 | 32:54 | 2:44:29 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 55:53 | 34:43 | 2:53:37 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 58:49 | 36:33 | 3:02:45 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 1:04:42 | 40:12 | 3:21:02 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 1:10:35 | 43:52 | 3:39:18 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 1:16:28 | 47:31 | 3:57:35 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 1:22:21 | 51:10 | 4:15:52 | 7:00:00 |
Eltham Park 5 Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Eltham Park 5 finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Eltham Park 5 finish
42:17
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.
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Start Your Verus JourneyEltham Park 5 Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached per your registration instructions
- Trail-capable shoes given the parkland/woodland surface
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- Your own gels/fuel, since no on-course brand is confirmed
- A plan to park next to the playground at Eltham Park, or use Blue Badge parking at Eltham station
- A meeting point agreed with family/friends near Eltham Park South for afterwards
Training Strategy for Eltham Park 5
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 5.1-mile race. Combine a weekly long run with threshold work so you can hold pace over the full distance.
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 week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at Eltham Park South, Glenesk Road, Eltham, London SE9 1AG 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.
5.1-Mile Nutrition & Fueling Plan
For a 5-mile race, a light increase in carbohydrate the day before is enough — no need for a multi-day carb-load.
A small, familiar carb-based breakfast 1.5-2 hours before the start works well for most runners.
At this distance most runners don't need on-course fuel.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein afterwards supports recovery.
Eltham Park 5 Charity Places 2027
No formal charity-place fee or fundraising minimum is published — the race supports local charities generally (past beneficiaries include Demelza and Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice) rather than through a structured charity-place scheme.
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 Eltham Park 5 for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Eltham Park 5 fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusWhere to Stay for Eltham Park 5
Eltham / Blackheath
Closest to the start/finish, with good transport links into central London.
Limited hotel choice — mostly a residential area.
Greenwich
A short drive or train ride away, with much wider accommodation choice.
Not walkable — you'll need transport on race morning.
Travel & Logistics
Eltham and Falconwood stations are both nearby.
Free parking is available next to the playground at Eltham Park; Blue Badge parking is available at Eltham station.
Detailed road-closure information isn't published; confirmed by organizers closer to race day.
Spectator & Cheer Guide
No dedicated spectator guide is published.
No official guidance is published on moving between viewing points.
No live tracking app is published.
Eltham Park 5 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 Eltham Park 5 site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.