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UK Road Races · Lostock Hall, Preston, Lancashire

Lostock Hall Carnival 5K

📅 Saturday 4 July 2026 📍 Lostock Hall, Preston, Lancashire 📏 5K
Lostock Hall Carnival 5K
SAT 04 JUL 2026

🏃 About The Race

About the Event
The Lostock Hall Carnival 5KM is a lively community race forming part of the annual Lostock Hall Carnival celebrations. The route uses the same closed roads as the carnival procession, creating a fantastic atmosphere for runners and spectators alike.

Course & Experience
This mostly flat 5KM route incorporates two laps of the closed road circuit, offering great viewing opportunities for supporters. It’s ideal for beginners, club runners, and anyone looking to enjoy a festive summer run surrounded by cheering crowds.

Entry & Rules
Open to all runners aged 11 and over on race day, under UK Athletics rules. Runners under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Entry fee: £15 plus booking fee (UK Athletics affiliated runners pay reduced booking fee).

Event Atmosphere
Expect carnival energy, colourful bunting, and plenty of smiles — a perfect blend of running and celebration.

🎁 What's Included

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Finishers Medal
Medal for all finishers
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Carnival day
Part of Lostock Hall Carnival & Family Day
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Roads
Closed-road route with great spectator support
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Course
Mostly flat, two-lap course
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Rules
Organised under UK Athletics rules

📍 On The Day

Registration Opens
9:30 AM
Parking
Local parking available near the carnival area
Baggage Storage
None
Toilets
Likely available at the carnival grounds
Start Location
Lostock Hall, Preston, Lancashire
ℹ️ Under 16s must run with an adult - One prize per person rule applies

🏆 Prize Categories

1st Overall 2nd Overall 3rd Overall
1st Female 2nd Female 3rd Female
1st Vet 40 Male & Female
1st Vet 50 Male & Female
1st Vet 60 Male & Female
1st Vet 70 Male & Female

One prize per person (unless a female finishes in the top three overall — she will also receive her female category prize).

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Spaces may be limited — book early

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