5K runs in August 2026
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- Sat 15 Aug 2026
- £14-£16
Sir Titus Summer Trot | 5K
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer over a range of distances, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 16 & 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
- 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