Singleton Park

This 5km route traces a figure-of-eight on the paved paths inside Singleton Park. Being 100% on tarmac, it's a reliable place for a measured training run where you can focus on pace without interruptions from traffic or uneven ground. Road shoes are all you'll need, and the surface holds up well in wet conditions. As a self-contained loop, you can start from any point that's convenient.

The 48 metres of total ascent means the course is rolling, not flat. You’ll notice the elevation as a series of gentle gradients spread across the two loops of the 'eight'. The climbs are gradual enough that you can hold a steady rhythm, but they provide enough resistance to make it a more demanding workout than a run on the level. It's a good circuit for building some strength on a tempo run.

You’ll be running entirely within the park, on paths that alternate between being tree-lined and bordering open green spaces. It's a popular public park, so expect to navigate around other people, especially on a sunny weekend. The figure-of-eight layout means the route crosses over itself at the centre. It’s worth a quick glance at the map before you start, just so you know which way to turn at the intersection to complete both loops correctly.