** NEW ** Well Run - Dunkertons 5k Night Run will take place on Wednesday 12th November 2025.

Experience the Well Run - Dunkertons Park 5k trail run with a twist! Bring your head torch and help us light up the trails as you chase, weave and climb through the dark bringing a race like no other. Starting at 7pm, runners aged 16 and above are welcomed with an aim to encourage runners of all abilities to take part, with the ethos of running a friendly, all-inclusive event that promotes a strong social community and good mental wellbeing for all.

Prizes will be awarded to Mens and Womens 1st/2nd/3rd places. Refreshments will be available from Dunkertons (Race HQ) before and after the race. Anyone that has consumed alcohol will not be allowed to race. Please note, to assist organisers, would runners / spectators use the bins provided for all rubbish.  This helps cut down on the clearing up time after the event and helps keep the good relationship with Dunkertons to be able to stage the event in future years. 

Race Entry Pre-entries will be available until Sunday 9th November 2025 at 17:00pm, unless the race limit is reached beforehand. In the event that the race limit is not reached by race day, a place can be purchased on the day.

Registration & Briefing Instructions

Venue: Dunkertons Park, London Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham.

Registration Time: 17:30-18:45pm

Briefing Time: 18:55pm

Race numbers should be collected from the registration desk on race day. You do not receive anything by post!



Competitors must attend the race briefing on the day. Information on the course and rules relative to competitor safety will be outlined at the briefing.



Race Information

Once a successful entry has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.  If this is not received within 24 hours, please double check your account and / or payment method, as often we find an entry is 'pending'.  If you believe your entry has been successful but you have not received a confirmation email, please email the Race Administrator via the icon under the Organiser option on the right. 

Race numbers must be collected on the day, no details will be sent by post.  Runners instructions will be emailed shortly after the closing date for entries.

Please attach your bib number to your front (and the right way up!) while racing so that it can be clearly seen, particularly important as you cross the line to assist in number / timing verification.  The finish line will be videoed to assist in the event any runner / finish time discrepancies. If the weather is unfavourable and jackets are worn, please make sure the number is visible as you cross the line.  Race belts may also be used. Competitors may not race with somebody else’s number. Timing chips will be issued to competitors on race day.



Please Note: Runners must be able to hear marshals instructions and road users at all times, therefore all listening devices are prohibited and runners wearing any device will be disqualified.

In line with most events, refunds will not be available once the entry has been submitted. However, entries may be transferred (the organisers will not be responsible for transfer of race fees) up to the event closing date.  After that date, transfers will be subject to the discretion of the race organisers and email confirmation received from the Race Administrator. Anyone found to be competing without a valid number / authorisation will be disqualified.