Running
Capel 5
8 km
Start: Oct 9, 08:30 PM
18.00 EUR
CAPEL 5
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Road runs in United Kingdom, Ipswich
Distances
Running
Capel Junior Fun Run
1.6 km
Start: Oct 9, 07:45 PM
About
The Capel 5 is a 5-mile undulating road race through the village of Capel St. Mary, run on open roads with a small off-road section. Organized by Capel Cheetahs Running Club, it features categories for local residents and age groups, with prizes for male and female winners.
Catering & aid stations
Food and drink available throughout the morning; all proceeds go to charity.
Pacers
The Capel 5 is open to runners 15+. The race is chip-timed. No in-ear headphones allowed (disqualification); bone-conduction headphones permitted at low volume. Categories: 1st Male/Female; 1st MO/MV40/MV50/MV60/MV70+; 1st FO/FV40/FV50/FV60/FV70+; 1st local resident.
Results
View official resultsSurface mix
- 100% asphalt
Typical weather in Ipswich
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan7°2°
↑ 07:58
↓ 16:12
Feb8°3°
↑ 07:13
↓ 17:08
Mar10°4°
↑ 06:10
↓ 18:00
Apr13°5°
↑ 05:59
↓ 19:53
May16°9°
↑ 05:02
↓ 20:44
Jun19°12°
↑ 04:35
↓ 21:18
Jul21°14°
↑ 04:54
↓ 21:10
Aug21°14°
↑ 05:41
↓ 20:21
Sep19°12°
↑ 06:31
↓ 19:12
Oct15°9°
↑ 07:21
↓ 18:02
Nov11°6°
↑ 07:17
↓ 16:05
Dec8°4°
↑ 07:59
↓ 15:45
Prices & signup
- Capel 518.00 EUR
FAQ
What time do I need to be there?
Race HQ opens 08:30, collect race number, start approx 10:30.
Are there age categories?
Yes, youth, adult, and veteran categories with gender and age sub-categories.
Is there parking?
Overflow car park at Bypass Nurseries Garden Centre (2-min walk) and a small field car park opposite Bypass nurseries.
Is there catering?
Food and drink available throughout the morning, proceeds support charity.
Are refunds available?
No refunds. Race run under UK Athletics rules.
Can I wear headphones?
In-ear headphones are forbidden; bone-conduction allowed at low volume.
Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 11:56:07 PM
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