A brand new event arriving in Ashford for 2025. Taking place just after Ashford Pride 5k, it's a chance for everyone to come together and run a 5k and celebrate a great weekend of Pride in Ashford.

We are bringing you this brand new 5k event in partnership with Pride Ashford. The route starts at Elwick Place in Ashford and heads to Victoria Park and back. Whether you want to just run or race this is a great chance to celebrate our LGBTQ+ community. Everyone is welcome for a fun filled night of running.

After the run is over Matches Bar are offering all finishers with 30% off food and drink as a great post race venue to socialise with all your running buddies!!

We’ll have a special medal celebrating the event for EVERY finisher, great refreshments, music and commentary.

We will be providing a live feed onto our website for results - so cross the line and your result goes live!

There are prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female,1st male and female VET40, 50 and 60.

Facilities at venue:
Bag drop and toilets. Free car park.

Entry fee:
5k
Advanced entries: £16 affiliated club members, £18 unaffiliated
On-the-day (subject to space): £25

ADVANCED ENTRIES OPEN UNTIL 1PM THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE EVENT. THERE MAY BE ON THE DAY ENTRIES SUBJECT TO SPACE.

Under UK Athletics rules the minimum age for the 5k is 11 years on the day. 

For great tips about nutrition, training and hydration for training and on race day we recommend visiting https://www.verywellfit.com/hydration-and-running-2911541.