The Course

The LB5K course is an off-road circular route that takes in the grassy paths and farm tracks that weave their way throughout a working organic farm. Starting beside a stream, the course takes in a short section of the former “Midland and Great Northern” railway before climbing gradually towards the top of “Holywell Hill”, leaving the valley behind. Then on towards the halfway point, with the village of Careby to the South and a slow drop towards the route of the East Coast main line. The final section of the course takes a brief journey through the farmyard before re-joining the path of the former M&GN railway and the gradual descent back past the starting point and on towards the finish.

Accessibility

The LB5K is an off-road event that makes extensive use of grass paths and as such, it is unlikely to be suitable for most wheelchairs or pushchairs. If you would like to take part but have any concerns regarding the suitability of the course for your particular circumstances, please contact us before registering to discuss your requirements.

Distance and Timings

The course is carefully measured using GPS, but not certified. We use a similar method of timing to the ParkRun events, with manual timing and competitors identified with a simple barcode system as they go across the finish line.

Results and Prizes

There will be prizes on offer for the first overall male and female. Additionally, prizes are available for the first male and female who are resident of the Bythams Community (including Little Bytham, Castle Bytham, Creeton, Careby, Holywell and Aunby).

Stewards and Marshalls

Stewards will be posted throughout the course, and are on hand at all times to provide help, guidance or medical attention. There will also be a tail walker, to accompany those who wish to take a more leisurely pace and enjoy the scenery.

Get in Touch

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