Welcome – Namaste to Rushmoor Wellesley Gurkha VC 5k, a community organised race, starting and finishing near the historic military town of Aldershot.
The route is very flat, on Polo fields and the Basingstoke Canal towpaths. Ideal for those who love easy trail running with some really lovely views, or others who just want to try something new. It’s a local race that brings the whole community together.
This year the back of the race medal depicts the Gurkha Memorial statue, which is dedicated to the first Gurkha to be awarded the Victoria Cross. You will receive this medal if you finish the brand new Rushmoor Wellesley Gurkha VC 5k race, which is a fast flat trail race starting on the Polo Fields (just after the 10k) Enter the 5k below (Age 12+ only).
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Registration and travel details are the same as for the 10k race.
The 5k race starts at 10.30am on the Polo fields opposite the stadium (same place as Rushmoor parkrun), does 1.5 laps of the Polo fields, turns LEFT on reaching the canal towpath, and finishes in the Military Athletics Stadium (next to the Army Rugby Stadium which we can’t use this year).
Blackwater Valley Runners has teamed up with GRNC (Greater Rushmoor Nepali Community) to organise this event.
Bespoke Medal to All Finishers
Toilets, Free Parking, Chip Timing, Fully marked route and lots happy of marshals.
If affiliated to England Athletics (EA) or the Association of Running Clubs (ARC) you can get a £2 discount on your entry.