AUDLEY FESTIVE 5K 2026

The Audley Festive 5K returns for its 7th Year!

We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Audley Festive 5K – now in its seventh year and going strong! With over £10,000 already raised for local charities, this fantastic community event continues to grow. This year’s chosen charity will be revealed closer to the date – stay tuned!

In proud partnership with the Rotary Club of Audley and our generous sponsors, this ever-popular event invites runners of all abilities to don their best festive fancy dress and take part in a fun-filled 5K race around Audley. Costumes are highly encouraged – the more festive, the better!

Affiliated Runners: £16.50

Non-Affiliated Runners: £18.50

All finishers receive a medal and goody bag, and there are prizes across multiple categories – so get creative with your outfits!

Don’t miss this festive tradition – grab your running shoes, your Santa hat, and join the fun!

Supporting Runners:

PAU Run & Ride caters to runners of all abilities, offering a wide selection of running shoes from top brands like Hoka, Saucony and Brooks. You’ll also find clothing from Ronhill and essential gear including vests, bags, hats, and gloves.

Their expert team, which includes qualified English Athletics coaches, provides free gait analysis at all three stores, ensuring every runner finds the perfect fit.

Learn More: PAU.CO.UK

Hosted by Audley Cricket Club

QUIZ NIGHT

2026 Membership Forms now live via the buttons below

Audley Striders Running Club Membership

Audley Striders Walking Group Membership

Keep your eye on our Facebook page for any away runs.

THURSDAYS: Walking Group - Meet at 7pm at Audley Community Centre

SATURDAYS: Parkrun (There's usually at least a few of us at the local Parkruns every week)

We hope to see you soon!

-The Audley Striders Team-

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✨ This week we’re supporting #LetsLiftTheCurfew ✨A campaign all about feeling safe to run after dark — for women and men. As the nights draw in, don’t hang up your trainers!Here are a few tips to help you stay safe, seen and confident on your winter runs 🌙💡 Top tips for running in the dark: • Run with friends or join a club • Wear bright or reflective clothing ✨ • Take a headtorch or running light 🔦 • Stick to well-lit, familiar routes 🌃 • Share your route or use live tracking 📱 • Stay aware — skip the loud music 🎧Audley Striders, along with many other clubs across the country, will be hosting special runs this week in support of the campaign.🗓 Join us tonight at Audley Cricket Club at 7pm and Thursday 29th 7pm outside The New Royal Balti, Church Street, Audley. Let’s light up the streets, run together and show that everyone deserves to feel safe running — day or night 🌟#AudleyStriders #RunTogether #ThisGirlCan #RunningCommunity #SafeRunning #LiftTheCurfew #NightRunning ...

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⏰ Now the clocks have gone back and the evenings are getting darker, let's light up the streets across England this week! 🔦Together, let's light up our communities, lift the curfew and show that everyone deserves to feel safe and welcome being active after dark. Join a Let's Lift the Curfew run near you ➡ bit.ly/LLTC26_mapRemember to tag us in your photos this week so we can see how many groups are coming together to lift the curfew! ...

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🌙 LET’S LIFT THE CURFEW 🏃🏻‍♀️As the nights draw in, almost half of women say they feel unsafe running in the dark. No one should feel restricted from doing something they love because of fear.Audley Striders are once again supporting Let’s Lift the Curfew, a national campaign by This Girl Can and England Athletics, raising awareness of the barriers women face when exercising after dark.Join us for two inclusive runs to show our support, raise awareness and stand together. Everyone is welcome! 📅 Tuesday 27th October, 7pm📍 Audley Cricket Club📅 Thursday 29th October, 7pm📍 Outside the New Royal BaltiLet’s run together, support one another and help lift the curfewwww.thisgirlcan.co.uk/our-partnerships-and-projects/lets-lift-curfewwww.goodgym.org/v3/stories/women-night-safety#LetsLiftTheCurfew #AudleyStriders #ThisGirlCan #RunTogether ...

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6 days ago

Once again we’re supporting this campaign. Come join us on Tuesday 27th Oct 7pm at Audley Cricket Club and Thursday 29th Oct at 7pm outside the New Royal Balti in the Village. ...

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