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5K runs in August 2026

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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.
  • Thu 6 Aug
  • £10-£12
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Rodley - Rock up n' Run | 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.

  • 5 km trail running
Race under the lights at a fast, friendly Friday night 5K, featuring the Essex 5K County Championships and a buzzing summer atmosphere with great support.
  • Fri 7 Aug
  • £20-£22
Colchester, Essex, UK

ATW Colchester Friday Night Runs | 5K Road Race | Incorporating Essex 5K Champs

Race under the lights at a fast, friendly Friday night 5K, featuring the Essex 5K County Championships and a buzzing summer atmosphere with great support.

  • 5 km road running
Enjoy every spellbinding step through the stunning landscape of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in this exceptional summer series. Enter one or enter more and watch your times improve.
  • Fri 7 Aug
  • £16
Rye, East Sussex, UK

Rye Summer 10K & 5K Series | Race Four | 5K

Enjoy every spellbinding step through the stunning landscape of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in this exceptional summer series. Enter one or enter more and watch your times improve.

  • 5 km road running + 42 ft ascent
Who doesn't like cake?! The Great British Bake 5K Run is back for another year! The medal is a fantastic cupcake which doubles up as a magnet to go on your fridge!
  • Sun 9 Aug
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

Great British Bake Run | 5K

Who doesn't like cake?! The Great British Bake 5K Run is back for another year! The medal is a fantastic cupcake which doubles up as a magnet to go on your fridge!

  • 5 km road running
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.
  • Thu 13 Aug
  • £10-£12
Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, UK

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.

  • 5 km trail running + 89 ft ascent
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.
  • Thu 20 Aug
  • £10-£12
Bingley, West Yorkshire, UK

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.

  • 5 km trail running + 98 ft ascent
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.
  • Sat 22 Aug
  • £27-£29
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

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.

  • 5 km road running
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.
  • Thu 27 Aug
  • £10-£12
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

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.

  • 5 km trail running + 56 ft ascent
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 5K event for you!
  • Sun 30 Aug
  • £17-£25
Durham, County Durham, UK

GNR & Time Turner | Durham | 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 5K event for you!

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 1 Aug
  • £30-£35
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Great Barrow Challenge | Day 10 | 5K

  • 5 km trail running + 558 ft ascent
  • Sun 2 Aug
  • From £27.50
Horsham, West Sussex, UK

Heritage Trail Series - Summer | 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Fri 7 Aug
  • £20-£27
Egham, Surrey, UK

Midweek Chasing Numbers Aug | 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 8 Aug
  • £10-£25
Stirling, UK

The Maverick Ochil Hills Trail | Short - 5K

  • 5 km trail running + 161 m ascent
  • Fri 14 Aug
  • £20-£27
Egham, Surrey, UK

Midweek Medal Madness Run August | 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 15 Aug
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

I'm Not Throwing Away My Shot Run | 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 15 Aug
  • £75
Badminton, Gloucestershire, UK

Tough Mudder South West | 5K

  • 5 km multi terrain running
  • Fri 28 Aug
  • £12-£25
Dulverton, Somerset, UK

Wimbleball Lake Trail Races

  • 5K run
  • CaniCross 2
  • 10K run
  • Sun 30 Aug
  • £15-£17
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK

Stevenage Menzies 5K and 10K | 5K

  • 5 km road running

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