• 5 Mile
  • 8 km
  • Wadhurst
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Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile

This race edition

Race date
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Race timezone
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Edition status
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Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Modelled energy-cost change 1.1% versus flat · net elevation -0 m · true cost £155

Decision summary

Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile at a glance

Route ascent
72 m

Derived from the stored route

Entry fee
£25

Published adult entry

Typical conditions
65/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
16 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile?

The Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile route has 72 m of ascent, 73 m of descent and an estimated 1.1% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.

Where does the Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile route go?

The Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile route starts at Race headquarters off Blacksmith's Lane, close to the centre of Wadhurst and finishes at Wadhurst (return up from Bewl Water to the village). The setting includes lakeside and countryside.

What should runners know on race day for the Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile?

Blacksmith's Lane is closed to cars for the event.

Race character

Scenery

  • Lakeside
  • Countryside
  • Parkland

Atmosphere

  • Community
  • Scenic Tour
  • Charity

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.

Race day logistics

Closed roads
Blacksmith's Lane is closed to cars for the event
Medal
Bespoke medal for all finishers
Finisher tee
Commemorative Bewl t-shirt for all finishers

Access and course status

Start
Race headquarters off Blacksmith's Lane, close to the centre of Wadhurst
Finish
Wadhurst (return up from Bewl Water to the village)

Course facts

Notable features
  • Bespoke finisher medal and commemorative Bewl t-shirt, trophies for leading runners, complimentary cakes and beer after finishing, and free parking (weather dependent)

How hilly is the Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile?

14%68%13%
  • Steep descent 3%
  • Descent 14%
  • Flat 68%
  • Climb 13%
  • Steep climb 3%
Total ascent
72 m
Net elevation
−0 m
GAP factor
1.1%
Longest climb
970 m at 4.9%
Gradient mix and ascent are derived from the course geometry under our published normalisation, not taken from organiser marketing.

What does it really cost to run?

Estimated cost to the start line from National Average
Entry fee£25
Travel (modelled)£40
Accommodation (modelled)£90
Estimated total£155
Entry fee is a sourced fact. Travel and accommodation are modelled estimates for a typical runner from this region, not quoted prices.

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 17°CTypical temperature
  • 22 kphTypical wind
  • 2 mmTypical rainfall
  • 65Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

More race details

Is the Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile flat?

Its normalised GAP factor is 1.1% slower than a flat course, with about 72 m of total ascent.

How much does the Bewl 15 (Wadhurst) 5 Mile cost?

The adult entry fee is £25, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £155 including modelled travel and accommodation.