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Running · 5Ks
Swansea Bay Summer 5K Series 2027
- Race day
- Wednesday, 12 May 2027
- Location
- Swansea, Wales, UK, UK
- Distance
- 3.1 mi / 5.0 km
Swansea Bay Summer 5K Series: expected 12 May 2027, from Secret Beach Bar & Restaurant, Mumbles Road, Swansea. Entry, route and a pace chart.
Swansea Bay Summer 5K Series Race Timeline
244 days to go
More than 35 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 5K-specific training ramps up.
Swansea Bay Summer 5K Series: quick answers
When is the next Swansea Bay Summer 5K Series?
The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent Swansea Bay Summer 5K Series was Wednesday, 12 May 2027, and the race has usually run around the same point in the year.
Where does Swansea Bay Summer 5K Series start?
Swansea Bay Summer 5K Series starts at Secret Beach Bar & Restaurant, Mumbles Road, Swansea. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Swansea Bay Summer 5K Series?
Swansea Bay Summer 5K Series is 3.1 miles (5km).
How much does Swansea Bay Summer 5K Series cost to enter?
Affiliated £39 / Unaffiliated £45 for the 3-race series
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Wednesday, 12 May 2027
- Distance
- 3.1 miles / 5.0km
- Location
- Swansea, Wales, UK, UK
- Start Point
- Secret Beach Bar & Restaurant, Mumbles Road, Swansea
- Surface
- Road (seafront)
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
Affiliated £39 / Unaffiliated £45 for the 3-race series
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Paul Popham Running Club.
Swansea Bay Summer 5K Series 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.
Swansea Bay Summer 5K Series Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Secret Beach Bar & Restaurant, Mumbles Road, Swansea. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Swansea Bay Summer 5K Series flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: road (seafront).
Swansea Bay Summer 5K Series Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Secret Beach Bar & Restaurant, Mumbles Road, Swansea
Start line.
Where Swansea Bay Summer 5K Series starts and finishes
Swansea Bay Summer 5K Series starts at Secret Beach Bar & Restaurant, Mumbles Road, Swansea. 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 Swansea Bay Summer 5K Series Route Breakdown
8th year running in 2026; three-race evening 5K series along Swansea Bay, distinct from parkrun. No official date has been published for this edition yet; the date above is estimated from the event's usual annual pattern.
Swansea Bay Summer 5K Series Pace Calculator & Splits
Swansea Bay Summer 5K Series 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
Swansea Bay Summer 5K Series 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 |
Swansea Bay Summer 5K Series Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Swansea Bay Summer 5K Series finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Swansea Bay Summer 5K Series 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 JourneySwansea Bay Summer 5K Series 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 Secret Beach Bar & Restaurant, Mumbles Road, Swansea
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Swansea Bay Summer 5K Series
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 Secret Beach Bar & Restaurant, Mumbles Road, Swansea 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.
Swansea Bay Summer 5K Series 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 Swansea Bay Summer 5K Series for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Swansea Bay Summer 5K Series fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusSwansea Bay Summer 5K Series 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 Swansea Bay Summer 5K Series site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.