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Running · 5Ks
Henley 5K 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 18 October 2026
- Location
- Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, UK, UK
- Distance
- 3.1 mi / 5.0 km
Henley 5K: 18 October 2026, from Dry Leas (Henley Rugby Club), Marlow Rd, Henley-on-Thames RG9 2JA. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Henley 5K Race Timeline
38 days to go
More than 35 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 5K-specific training ramps up.
Henley 5K 2026: quick answers
When is Henley 5K 2026?
Henley 5K 2026 takes place on Sunday, 18 October 2026.
Where does Henley 5K start?
Henley 5K starts at Dry Leas (Henley Rugby Club), Marlow Rd, Henley-on-Thames RG9 2JA. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Henley 5K?
Henley 5K is 3.1 miles (5km).
How much does Henley 5K cost to enter?
£20
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 18 October 2026
- Distance
- 3.1 miles / 5.0km
- Location
- Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, UK, UK
- Start Point
- Dry Leas (Henley Rugby Club), Marlow Rd, Henley-on-Thames RG9 2JA
- 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
£20
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Henley Half Marathon.
Henley 5K 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.
Henley 5K Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Dry Leas (Henley Rugby Club), Marlow Rd, Henley-on-Thames RG9 2JA. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Henley 5K flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: road.
Henley 5K Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Dry Leas (Henley Rugby Club), Marlow Rd, Henley-on-Thames RG9 2JA
Start line.
Where Henley 5K starts and finishes
Henley 5K starts at Dry Leas (Henley Rugby Club), Marlow Rd, Henley-on-Thames RG9 2JA. 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 Henley 5K Route Breakdown
A fixture since 1983 (barring 2020), offering a standalone timed 5K alongside its half marathon and 10K, part-run along the Thames towpath.
Henley 5K Pace Calculator & Splits
Henley 5K 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
Henley 5K 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 |
Henley 5K Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Henley 5K finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Henley 5K 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.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
Tag Henley 5K, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyHenley 5K 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 Dry Leas (Henley Rugby Club), Marlow Rd, Henley-on-Thames RG9 2JA
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Henley 5K
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 Dry Leas (Henley Rugby Club), Marlow Rd, Henley-on-Thames RG9 2JA 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.
Henley 5K Charity Places 2026
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 Henley 5K for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Henley 5K fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusHenley 5K 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 Henley 5K site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.