The Rocket 5k, 2025. Info and routes.
The Rocket 5k - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. 2025 edition.
Sunday, May 4, 2025 - 09:00
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Information about The Rocket 5k, 2025 ed.
- Event name:The Rocket 5k
- Date and Time:Sunday, May 4, 2025 - 09:00
- City:Milton Keynes
- Address:201 Midsummer Boulevard Bouverie Square Milton Keynes MK9 1EA
- c/o:Wetherspoons
- Country:United Kingdom
- Latitude and Longitude:52.037563 / -0.767614
- About the event:SHOOT FOR THE STARS ON OUR RAPID ROCKET RUN!
Join us on a fast rocket-fueled 5K with an “out of this world†bling. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the buzz of the marathon weekend without the extra mileage! This event occurs the day before the MK Marathon and welcomes all paces from super-fast to those just starting!
This will be a fast, flat, point-to-point race from central Milton Keynes to Stadium MK! - Other notes:FAQS:
Where is the race HQ?
Race HQ inside Wetherspoons Pub, 201 Midsummer Blvd, Milton Keynes, MK9 1EA from 08:00 on race day
Where is the Rocket Finish?
The finish area will be outside Stadium MK in the perimeter road Stadium Way, Milton Keynes MK1 1ST
How do I get from the Finish to the Start?
We would suggest that runners car share and leave a car at the stadium area and then drive to the CMK start. If this isn’t possible then you will be able to book a return journey seat on a bus.
PARKING AT THE START (CMK)
Pay by phone using RingGo, location code 8694. This can be pre-booked to set the parking to start at 08.30.
myRingGo.co.uk
PARKING AT THE STADIUM
Please note that you need to pay for parking at the stadium site this year. Pay by phone using the RingGo app, location code 63452. This will need to start from the time you park.
myRingGo.co.uk - Registration:Entry will be online only via the safe Eventrac portal, which can be accessed via the website.
You cannot enter over the phone or through the post. Payment is by debit or credit card only.
Entries will close on the 31st March 2025- or earlier subject to availability. - Awards:All finishers will receive a medal. In addition to the Rocket 5K finisher medals, runners who participate in both the Rocket 5K and either the Marathon, Half Marathon or Marathon Relay will receive a third medal – the MK Challenge Medal after they finish the main event.
The Top 3 Male and Female runners will receive trophies
The presentation will take place at the finish area. - Dressing rooms:N/A
- Aid stations:Water and other goodies will be provided at the finish
- Virtual Race?No
- Trail?No
- Cross country?No
- Multi-stage event?No
- Contact 1:Andrew Hully run@miltonkeynesmarathon.co.uk +44 7714 764284
- Contact 2:Scarlett Chambers scarlett@mkmarathon.com 07825654199
- Flier:Not available
- Ranking:Not available
The Rocket 5k route, 2025 ed.
Race 1 - 5 km
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Milton Keynes weather forecast
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