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Running · 5Ks
York 5K (Even Splits series) 2026
- Race day
- Friday, 9 October 2026
- Location
- York, North Yorkshire, UK, UK
- Distance
- 3.1 mi / 5.0 km
York 5K (Even Splits series): 9 October 2026, from University of York Sport Village Cycle Circuit, Heslington East, York. Entry, route and a pace chart.
York 5K (Even Splits series) Race Timeline
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This is where the real training happens — building your long run and getting comfortable with 5K race-pace.
York 5K (Even Splits series) 2026: quick answers
When is York 5K (Even Splits series) 2026?
York 5K (Even Splits series) 2026 takes place on Friday, 9 October 2026.
Where does York 5K (Even Splits series) start?
York 5K (Even Splits series) starts at University of York Sport Village Cycle Circuit, Heslington East, York. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is York 5K (Even Splits series)?
York 5K (Even Splits series) is 3.1 miles (5km).
How much does York 5K (Even Splits series) cost to enter?
£10 affiliated / £12 unaffiliated per race; multi-race passes available
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Friday, 9 October 2026
- Distance
- 3.1 miles / 5.0km
- Location
- York, North Yorkshire, UK, UK
- Start Point
- University of York Sport Village Cycle Circuit, Heslington East, York
- Surface
- Road (flat closed-loop circuit)
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
£10 affiliated / £12 unaffiliated per race; multi-race passes available
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Even Splits.
York 5K (Even Splits 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.
York 5K (Even Splits series) Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at University of York Sport Village Cycle Circuit, Heslington East, York. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is York 5K (Even Splits series) flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: road (flat closed-loop circuit).
York 5K (Even Splits series) Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
University of York Sport Village Cycle Circuit, Heslington East, York
Start line.
Where York 5K (Even Splits series) starts and finishes
York 5K (Even Splits series) starts at University of York Sport Village Cycle Circuit, Heslington East, York. 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 York 5K (Even Splits series) Route Breakdown
Sister race to the Leeds 5K series; chip-timed, EA-licensed, run monthly Feb-Nov, distinct from parkrun (paid, evening, chip-timed).
York 5K (Even Splits series) Pace Calculator & Splits
York 5K (Even Splits 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
York 5K (Even Splits 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 |
York 5K (Even Splits series) Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your York 5K (Even Splits series) finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated York 5K (Even Splits 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 JourneyYork 5K (Even Splits 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 University of York Sport Village Cycle Circuit, Heslington East, York
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for York 5K (Even Splits 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 University of York Sport Village Cycle Circuit, Heslington East, York 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.
York 5K (Even Splits series) 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 York 5K (Even Splits series) for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other York 5K (Even Splits series) fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusYork 5K (Even Splits 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 York 5K (Even Splits series) site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.