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Running · 5Ks
Wirral Seaside 5K Run Series 2027
- Race day
- Wednesday, 28 April 2027
- Location
- Leasowe, Wirral, Merseyside, UK, UK
- Distance
- 3.1 mi / 5.0 km
Wirral Seaside 5K Run Series: expected 28 April 2027, from Near Leasowe Lighthouse. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Wirral Seaside 5K Run Series Race Timeline
230 days to go
More than 35 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 5K-specific training ramps up.
Wirral Seaside 5K Run Series: quick answers
When is the next Wirral Seaside 5K Run Series?
The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent Wirral Seaside 5K Run Series was Wednesday, 28 April 2027, and the race has usually run around the same point in the year.
Where does Wirral Seaside 5K Run Series start?
Wirral Seaside 5K Run Series starts at Near Leasowe Lighthouse. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Wirral Seaside 5K Run Series?
Wirral Seaside 5K Run Series is 3.1 miles (5km).
How much does Wirral Seaside 5K Run Series cost to enter?
Entered per-race via Nifty Entries
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Wednesday, 28 April 2027
- Distance
- 3.1 miles / 5.0km
- Location
- Leasowe, Wirral, Merseyside, UK, UK
- Start Point
- Near Leasowe Lighthouse
- Surface
- Road (seafront embankment)
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
Entered per-race via Nifty Entries
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Pensby Runners.
Wirral Seaside 5K Run 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.
Wirral Seaside 5K Run Series Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Near Leasowe Lighthouse. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Wirral Seaside 5K Run 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 embankment).
Wirral Seaside 5K Run Series Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Near Leasowe Lighthouse
Start line.
Where Wirral Seaside 5K Run Series starts and finishes
Wirral Seaside 5K Run Series starts at Near Leasowe Lighthouse. 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 Wirral Seaside 5K Run Series Route Breakdown
A monthly 5K series along the Wirral seafront near Leasowe Lighthouse, organised by Pensby Runners and running for more than 30 years as part of the Merseyside Grand Prix. The confirmed 2026 date for one race in the series was 29 April; the date here estimates the equivalent 2027 slot since the full 2027 calendar isn't published yet.
Wirral Seaside 5K Run Series Pace Calculator & Splits
Wirral Seaside 5K Run 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
Wirral Seaside 5K Run 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 |
Wirral Seaside 5K Run Series Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Wirral Seaside 5K Run Series finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Wirral Seaside 5K Run 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.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
Tag Wirral Seaside 5K Run Series, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyWirral Seaside 5K Run 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 Near Leasowe Lighthouse
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Wirral Seaside 5K Run 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 Near Leasowe Lighthouse 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.
Wirral Seaside 5K Run 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 Wirral Seaside 5K Run Series for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Wirral Seaside 5K Run Series fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusWirral Seaside 5K Run 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 Wirral Seaside 5K Run Series site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.