Birkenhead Park 5 Mile 2026

Wednesday 22nd July 2026


Event Details

The 54th running of the Birkenhead Park 5 Mile Race (2026) is now live for entries, secure your place today.

We look forward to seeing all on the 22nd July 2026,

The Birkenhead Park 5 Mile Road Race began in 1972 and has been run every year since, with a virtual event during lockdown in 2020.

The 2026 race is on Wednesday July 22nd starting at 7.00pm outside St Mary's Cricket Club in the Lower Park (near the visitor centre), In 2026 your race fee will include:  

  • Chip timing on an accurate accredited course.
  • Memento to all finishers 
  • £100 prize for course record for both male & female runners
  • Cash prize for 1st, 2nd & 3rd male and 1st, 2nd & 3rd female finishers  (£50, £30, £10)
  • Free professional photos
  • Water station available on each lap.
  • A kid's 1 mile race with memento (6pm)

Registration will be at the visitors centre at finish area (Open at 17:15)

Best regards

BHP5 Race Team 

Entry Options - Age 15 - 89 on Wed 22 Jul 2026
Entries close Wed 22 Jul 2026 20:00
5 Mile
Available £20/£17 UKA Enter
+Booking fee : 6% (Min £0.60)

UKA Affiliated members will receive a £3 discount during the checkout if the details match the UKA Registered athletes membership database

Wirral AC Members Only
Available £12.00 Enter
+Booking fee : 6% (Min £0.60)
Refund Policy

Full refund less £2 charge until midnight on 30th April 2026

Availability
500 Remaining
Dates
Starts
Wed 22 Jul 2026 at 19:00
Contact Info
BHP5 Team
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Location
Post Code : CH41 4HY