Duxford Dash - Entries Closed

Date: 22/10/2023

Location: Duxford

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Run the Duxford Dash 

Challenge yourself, friends or family to run the airfield that made history on Sunday 22 October 2023, IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire. 

 

Ready for everyone

Whether you choose to go full throttle across the runway for a new personal best in our 10k race, take flight for fitness in the 5k, or run with families for fun, flat, chip-timed course is perfect for runners of all abilities and training.

Bring friends or running groups to enjoy a Sunday morning challenge like no other - plus a great day out in history! Special offer event prices are available if you book for two (or more!).

 

Organised by Imperial War Museums and Good Running Events, Duxford Dash is a popular race in the East of England running calendar with thousands of runners already earning their finishers medal and joining the ranks of Runway Racer. 

 

Take part alongside hundreds of competitors running the next Duxford Dash race event: 

· 5k run challenge: 

Run for your personal best - £15.54

Run with a buddy – entry for two - £25.54

Run with your team – entry for four - £50.54

Entry to IWM Duxford is included in runners ticket prices. 

· 10k run challenge: 

Run for your personal best - £24.54

Run with your team – entry for four - £80.54 

Entry to IWM Duxford is included in runners ticket prices. 

· Family Mile fun run:  

Family mile entry costs just £15.54 for a family of up to two adults and two children to enter together. Your family will receive a medal to share when you reach the finish line.

· Spectator Tickets: Adult £10.54 / Child £5.54 / Under 5s Free

Bring friends and family along to cheer you on and spend the day exploring IWM Duxford after your race. Entry to IWM Duxford is included in runners ticket prices. 

• Duxford Dash T-shirt: £20.00
• Duxford Dash t-shirts are now sold out on the day, but you can place your order for a post race souvenir!

Complete the course and receive your October 2023 medal. Then pose in front of a Spitfire for your finishers picture. Duxford Dash t-shirts are available to purchase pre-event to complete your victory look. 

 

 

Race benefits 

• PB potential 

· Bespoke finisher's medal 

• Chip-timed runs 

• Prizes for the top 3 male and female finishers 

• Free race photography

• Fully marshalled race 

• Picture-ready finish line with historic aircraft 

• Technical t-shirts for pre-purchase and pick up on the day 

• Entry to IWM Duxford for the day 

• Spectator tickets available (including museum entry) 

• October 2023 Finishers Medal

• Free Parking

CLICK HERE to view the Duxford Dash FAQs

 

Unexpected Race Challenges: 

 

• Active Airfield 

You are running on an active airfield. There is a 3-hour time limit on the event, before the airfield opens again to aircraft traffic. It is a flat surface but does have its challenges! 

• Hard surface track 

The hard runway is 1,199m long. You’ll be running one lap to complete your 5k race, or two laps to complete your 10k challenge. 

• Unexpected gradients 

Duxford Dash is a flat course, but it does have a deceptive gradient. Use the challenge to help you run a fast race. 

• Chip-timed course 

Discover your fastest time with your chip-timed run. Prizes are available for the fastest races. 

· Timing 

This is a chip-timed event with a time limit – the airfield must reopen at 12 noon! 

 

What do our Duxford Dash Runway Racers Say? 

The characteristics which best describe Duxford Dash, as voted on by past participants: 

• PB potential 

• Ideal for beginners 

• Family-friendly 

• Great medal 

• Spectator friendly 

• Five-star ratings for registration, logistics and safety 

 

Find out more at Race Check. 

Entries are non-refundable and the transfer window is now closed.