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Beginner-friendly 5K runs in August 2026

Find beginner-friendly 5k runs near me in August 2026 - filter by date, location or category, display on a map or use the advanced search to find your perfect race.

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  • Fri 14 Aug
  • £10-£12
York, North Yorkshire, UK

EvenSplits York 5K Race Series - August

  • 5 km road running
  • Fri 14 Aug
  • £12.50
Bristol, Somerset, UK

The Great Western Runners Towpath Series - Race 4

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 16 Aug
  • £19-£21
Hereford, Herefordshire, UK

The Jon Ward Hereford 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 22 Aug
  • £12-£15
Nelson, Lancashire, UK

Craggrunner Sprint 5K

  • 5 km road running

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