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Beginner-friendly 5K runs in UK in January 2026

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The route is exactly 5K, multi-terrain in nature, with a nice mix of minor road and trail to make for an interesting run in lovely surroundings, with fantastic views. Chip timing, prizes and medal!
  • Sun 11 Jan 2026
  • £17
Ruthin, Clwyd, UK

Vale of Clwyd 5K

The route is exactly 5K, multi-terrain in nature, with a nice mix of minor road and trail to make for an interesting run in lovely surroundings, with fantastic views. Chip timing, prizes and medal!

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Undulating
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km multi terrain running
  • Thu 1 Jan 2026
Bishops Castle, Shropshire, UK

New Years Day 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 25 Jan 2026
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

High Lodge CaniCross Winter 5K Series - Race Three

  • 5 km multi terrain running

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