Sun, 26 Jul 2026
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OpenBeat The Sunset 5K Road Race Entry, Date & Race Guide
Targetcraft Archery West Lodge Rural Centre, Kettering, East Midlands, UK
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Next race
Sunday, 26 July 2026
Location
Targetcraft Archery West Lodge Rural Centre, Kettering, East Midlands
Distance
5K
Surface
Road
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Entries for the 2026 Beat The Sunset 5K Road Race are currently open.
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About Beat The Sunset 5K Road Race
Beat The Sunset 5K is a fast summer evening road race held in Northamptonshire, taking runners along closed rural roads through the countryside surrounding Desborough. Known for its quick course and relaxed atmosphere, the event attracts both club runners chasing PBs and newer runners looking for an accessible and enjoyable 5K.
Organised by Go Beyond, the race features a predominantly fast route with a downhill finish that has helped build its reputation as a strong PB opportunity. The evening setting and closed-road format create a distinctive race-day experience within the local running calendar.
Beat The Sunset 5K has become a popular fixture in the Northamptonshire racing calendar thanks to its combination of speed, community atmosphere and scenic countryside surroundings.
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Is Beat The Sunset 5K Road Race 2026 entry open?
Entries for the 2026 Beat The Sunset 5K Road Race are currently open.
When is Beat The Sunset 5K Road Race?
Beat The Sunset 5K Road Race takes place on Sunday, 26 July 2026.
How can you enter Beat The Sunset 5K Road Race?
Entry is currently available through general entry.
What is the Beat The Sunset 5K Road Race course like?
Beat The Sunset 5K is a fast summer evening road race held in Northamptonshire, taking runners along closed rural roads through the countryside surrounding Desborough. Known for its quick course and relaxed atmosphere, the event attracts both club runners chasing PBs and newer runners looking for an accessible and enjoyable 5K.
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