5K runs in August 2026
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- Thu 6 Aug 2026
- £10-£12
Rodley - Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series | 5K
Come and join in at Rodley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Fri 7 Aug 2026
- £20-£27
Midweek Chasing Numbers Aug | 5K
The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 9 Aug 2026
- £23-£27
Great British Bake Run | 5K
Who doesn't like cake?! The Great British Bake Run is back for another year! The medal is a fantastic cupcake which doubles up as a magnet to go on your fridge!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running
- Thu 13 Aug 2026
- £10-£12
Slawit-Rock up n' Run | 5K
Come and join in at Slaithwaite (Slawit) for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series 5K. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- Enter online
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 89 ft ascent
- Fri 14 Aug 2026
- £20-£27
Midweek Medal Madness Run August | 5K
The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 15 Aug 2026
- £75
- 1 charity
Tough Mudder South West | 5K
Perfect for those first-time Mudders, this is the flattest course of the series. Nestled in the rugged charm of the English countryside, it's a gruelling challenge to push you to your limits.
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Fundraising optional
- Age 14 & over
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Thu 20 Aug 2026
- £10-£12
Bingley-Rock up n' Run | 5K
Come and join in at Bingley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series 5K. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- Enter online
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 98 ft ascent
- Sat 22 Aug 2026
- £27-£29
The Lucky Clover | 5K
Your race, your pace, your distance! 5K runners will explore the Goldling Hills route which is on road and receive a special bespoke medal too.
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 5 km road running + 358 ft ascent
- Thu 27 Aug 2026
- £10-£12
Kirkstall Rock up n' Run | 5K
Come and join in at Kirkstall for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series 5K. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- Enter online
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 56 ft ascent
- Sun 30 Aug 2026
- £17-£27
GNR & Time Turner | 5K
Whether you're looking to get some miles under your belt before The Great North Run or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the event for you!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 8 Aug 2026
The Maverick Ochil Hills Trail | Short - 5K
- 5 km trail running + 161 m ascent