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Run Barns Green 5K 2026

Race day
Sunday, 27 September 2026
Location
Barns Green, near Horsham, West Sussex, UK, UK
Distance
3.1 mi / 5.0 km

Run Barns Green 5K: 27 September 2026, from Barns Green Village Hall, near Horsham. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.

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Run Barns Green 5K Race Timeline

Training Phase Build Phase Taper Race Week Race Day Race Completed

17 days to go

This is where the real training happens — building your long run and getting comfortable with 5K race-pace.

Generated mark — no elevation published for this course

Run Barns Green 5K 2026: quick answers

When is Run Barns Green 5K 2026?

Run Barns Green 5K 2026 takes place on Sunday, 27 September 2026.

Where does Run Barns Green 5K start?

Run Barns Green 5K starts at Barns Green Village Hall, near Horsham. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.

How many miles is Run Barns Green 5K?

Run Barns Green 5K is 3.1 miles (5km).

Key Race Metrics & Overview

Date
Sunday, 27 September 2026
Distance
3.1 miles / 5.0km
Location
Barns Green, near Horsham, West Sussex, UK, UK
Start Point
Barns Green Village Hall, near Horsham
Surface
Road (closed roads)

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 Run Barns Green (volunteer-run, charity partner St Catherine's Hospice).

Run Barns Green 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.

Run Barns Green 5K Route Map & Elevation Profile

Starting at Barns Green Village Hall, near Horsham. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.

Is Run Barns Green 5K flat?

No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: road (closed roads).

Run Barns Green 5K Course Profile

Elevation change not published for this event.

Startmi 1.63.1mi

Tap a point on the course for details.

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Barns Green Village Hall, near Horsham

Start line.

Where Run Barns Green 5K starts and finishes

Run Barns Green 5K starts at Barns Green Village Hall, near Horsham. 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 Run Barns Green 5K Route Breakdown

The 2026 event is the fifth running of the 5K, held alongside the Half Marathon and 10K on the same closed-road course.

Run Barns Green 5K Pace Calculator & Splits

Run Barns Green 5K Pace Calculator

Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.

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target time

Average pace / mile

1:17:25

Average pace / km

48:06

Finish4:00:00

Run Barns Green 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

Run Barns Green 5K Finish Time Estimator

Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Run Barns Green 5K finish time.

Your 5K time

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Estimated Run Barns Green 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.

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Run Barns Green 5K Race Day Checklist

Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.

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  • 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 Barns Green Village Hall, near Horsham
  • A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race

Training Strategy for Run Barns Green 5K

Standard Training Window

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.

Terrain Specificity

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.

The Taper Phase

Ease off mileage in the final few days, keeping a short, sharp race-pace effort or two to stay sharp. Arrive at Barns Green Village Hall, near Horsham fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.

Pacing Execution

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.

Fuel & Hydration Prep

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.

How many weeks do you actually need to train for this 5K?

5K Nutrition & Fueling Plan

2-3 Days Prior

A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.

Race Morning

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.

On-Course Fueling

No on-course fuel is needed at this distance for most runners — water stations are the usual provision.

Post-Race Recovery

A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.

Run Barns Green 5K Charity Places 2026

No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.

Impactful Storytelling

Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.

Social Campaign Milestones

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!

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Run Barns Green 5K Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know for race weekend.

Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Run Barns Green 5K site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.