City Of Preston 5 Mile Road Race Entry, Date & Race Guide

The City of Preston 5 & 10 Mile Road Races take place on road routes around Preston, offering runners a choice of two established race distances. The courses are predominantly on tarmac and feature gentle undulations rather than significant climbs, creating a route that balances speed with enough variation to remain interesting throughout.

Organised under UK Athletics rules, the event attracts runners from across Lancashire and the wider North West. The availability of both 5-mile and 10-mile distances makes it part of a broader race day that appeals to runners targeting different goals, while the road-based format provides a straightforward and measurable racing experience.