Thirteen Ali Brownlee 5K | Run For All

Event information

This Ali Brownlee 5K event celebrates the "Voice of the Boro", Ali Brownlee. This much-loved radio broadcaster is remembered for his passionate commentary of Middlesbrough F.C. from 1982 to 2016, as well as his amazing community fundraising work.

We invite anyone and everyone aged 11 and up to come and remember this Middlesbrough legend at a fantastic twilight run. No matter your ability or reason for being there, we would love to see you at the start line.

Entry

Entrants must be 11 years or over on event day.

Run For All encourages and supports participation from runners of all abilities. Please contact us in advance with any specific requirements.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Chip timing
An option to purchase a finisher t-shirt
Finisher’s goody bag
Exclusive medal
A fantastic experience!

Entry for runners aged 11-18

Entrants under 18 require permission from a parent or guardian to enter.

To enter someone who is under 18, you will need to put the details of someone aged over 18 in the 'Your information' section on the online entry form.

You will then need to select the 'Minor' entry form tab and put the actual entrant's information here.

Enter with a peace of mind

Active refund

For a small fee, this will give you insurance should you be unable to take part in the event. You can cancel your entry and receive a refund on your entry fee up to 48 hours before the event.
Transfering to another event

Run For All appreciates diaries do change, so please note that you do have the option to transfer to another event. This event must fall in the same calendar year and a small transfer fee will be applied.

To transfer to another event, simply login to your Active account and select this option.

Please bear in mind that this option can only be actioned up to 6 weeks before the event takes place.
Person to person transfer

You also have the option to transfer your event purchase to another person.

A small transfer fee will be applied and can only be actioned up to 6 weeks before the event takes place.

To transfer your event purchase to another person, simply login to your Active account and select this option.

Important Note

Do not under any circumstances allow anybody else to run with a race number under your name.
Amongst other issues, this can create major problems for the medical team should they need to treat unknown runners. Anyone found to have done this will be disqualified.

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Race Number Information

The Thirteen Ali Brownlee 5K is a Race Number collection-only event.

More information will be made available closer to event day

Address changes

If you have changed address since registration, it is your responsibility to inform us.
However, we will also be sending out an email around eight weeks before the event to ask if you have changed address recently.

What if I'm coming from overseas?

Race numbers will not be posted to those participants who provided a postal address located outside of the UK as we can’t guarantee the safe delivery of the race number.

However, if you do have a UK address that your race number can be posted to prior to the event, please contact us at info@runforall.com with details. Alternatively you will be able to collect your race number from the Race Office on the event weekend. The Race Office will be located in Centre Square and will open from 7:00.

Using your race number bib

Timing chip

Your timing chip is affixed to your race number, do not attempt to remove or fold the chip. Do not pierce the chip with safety pins.
Bib number

Wear your chipped bib number on your chest on the outer layer of clothing e.g. if a running jacket is worn, wear your number on top of this. Do not obscure/cover your bib number & chip with a bum bag/running belt.
Arm position

We encourage runners not to position their arms to start/stop a personal timing device on or right in front of the bib whilst running over the timing mats themselves as this impedes the signal. Arms can be positioned slightly away from the body, or the devices can be started/stopped when the runner isn’t on the actual mat.
Keep your number safe

Race numbers are not interchangeable and entries cannot be assigned, transferred, sold or gifted to any third party. Do not under any circumstances allow anybody else to run with your race number. Amongst other issues, this can create major problems for the medical team should they need to treat unknown runners.
Your memento

Your bib & timing chip does not need to be collected in after the event and is yours to keep a memento of your race day!

Can't run anymore?

Race numbers cannot be interchangeable and entries cannot be assigned, transferred, sold or gifted to any third party. Do not under any circumstances allow anybody else to run with your race number. Amongst other issues, this can create major problems for the medical team should they need to treat unknown runners. Anyone found to have done this will be disqualified.

Route map

Static Route Map

On the day Information

All you need to know

Refreshments

To satisfy your pre and post-run fuel needs, a selection of food and drink choices will be available on the day.

There are also several bars and cafés in and around Middlesbrough that will be sure to welcome spectators and participants and are often bursting with atmosphere after the event.

Baggage

Please leave time to drop your baggage at the Baggage Store pre-race.

Please note that all bags must be the equivalent size to a small rucksack and security will be in place in order to conduct random bag searches.

If you’re planning to use the event Baggage Store, please ensure that your baggage tag is removed from your race number and securely attached to your bag ready for race day.

After the race. you are advised to reclaim your property before meeting up with your loved ones. Please collect your bags as soon as possible so that you can avoid the queues.

Fuel & Hydration

It is so important to stay hydrated! There will be no water stations on course but 500 ml will be available at the finish line.

However, we would encourage you to bring your own drink to keep you hydrated before the start of the race and pre-race.

Toilets

Please only use the allocated toilets for this event

Run For All operates a zero-tolerance policy and any runners seen urinating anywhere other than the facilities provided will be disqualified.

Medical

Should you find you require medical assistance, personnel will be on hand to help at regular intervals on the course with a fixed first aid station located between 3km and 4km.

In addition, there will be a first aid unit and recovery area located near the finish. There will also be roaming first aiders around the Event Village.

Left Clothing

Please note that any clothing left anywhere other than in the Baggage Store will be collected at the end of the race and donated to charity.

Photos

Smile! The Marathon Photos team will be on course throughout the event to snap your picture.

Photographs can be purchased at marathonphotoslive.com

Results

All results will be available in the results section of the website soon after the end of the event.

However, keep in mind that it’s not all about times – you should be proud of yourself just for getting out there and getting active!

Give your trainers a new ‘lace of life’ with JogOn

Check out our brand-new partnership with JogOn!

We are inviting you to part ways with unwanted old trainers that you may have previously thrown out. Drop-off stations will be made readily available next to the Race Office, located in the Event Village on the Knavesmire.

Trainers will then be sent onto the JogOn HQ, ready to be passed on for a new lease of life and redistributed to those who need them most. Where possible, the JogOn Again scheme enables the reuse of unwanted shoes by giving them to those in need, through distribution by partners in eleven hubs around the world. Where reuse is not an option for the shoes they are shredded, and their remains are reused for other purposes.

To find out more about this fantastic initiative, please visit their website below:
https://www.jogonagain.com/

Keeping Middlesbrough green

We are committed to keeping Middlesbrough green and we understand the importance of doing our bit for the environment. Bins will be provided across the event site and we urge people to use the facilities provided.

Let’s work together to Keep Middlesbrough green and encourage other runners to do the same.

Headphones on event day

As this is a closed-road event, you are welcome to wear headphones, but please make sure that you are aware of your surroundings all around the course.

If you wish to listen to music on your run, please make sure you can hear the marshals’ instructions, emergency vehicles and fellow competitors.

Shokz is the official Sports Headphones Partner of England Athletics & Run For All.

The partnership between Shokz, England Athletics and Run For All recognises that many athletes enjoy listening to music while warming up, training or competing. Whether it is taking part in events, running solo or socially with others, it’s key that their experience is safe and enjoyable.

Running with music would make your run more joyful. With Shokz open-ear headphones, runners could listen to their favourite playlist or broadcast on the run while maintaining sociability.

There is a 15% discount offer for all Run For All entrants. To receive this discount entrants must purchase Shokz headphones via Up & Running and use a specific code. To receive this discount code, please contact our admin team via our contact form here

Training

Travel

Check out your travel options below.

By Car

All routes into the city centre are accessible. From the South you can travel
from the A171, A172 and A174. From the North you can travel down on the A19
and A66.
By Bus

If you are wishing to travel to the event by bus please visit here to plan your
journey.
By Train

Regular services run to Middlesbrough railway station, which is roughly a 20 min
walk to the start.

To plan your journey, click here
Parking

For those wishing to park at Riverside Stadium, please see below car park
options.

Car Parks A+B
Access: only from the South via Shepherdson Way until 09:15 only.

Car Park E
Access: only from the East on Dockside Road

Road Closure Information

Interactive Road Closure Map

Please click on coloured areas for more information.

Additional road closure information

2025 Ali Brownlee 5K Road Closure Poster

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Sponsors & Partners

Our Sponsors

The Thirteen Ali Brownlee 5K is brought to you with the support of the following sponsors and partners

Our Partner Charities

If you have requested a fundraising pack from one of the event's partner charities, this should be with you soon. If you have not received your fundraising pack at least 4 weeks before the event, please contact the partner charity you have selected directly.

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