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5K runs in Devon

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A beautiful 5K trail race on the South West Coast Path for runners (and walkers) of all abilities with chip timing and eco medals for all, as part of the festival weekend.
  • Sat 9 May
  • £20
Kingsbridge, Devon

Something Wild Festival | 5K Run

A beautiful 5K trail race on the South West Coast Path for runners (and walkers) of all abilities with chip timing and eco medals for all, as part of the festival weekend.

  • 5 km trail running
By popular demand, a selection of trail races has been added to the multi-sports weekend at the scenic Roadford Lake, with an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere, and lakeside camping.
  • Sat 16 May
  • £9-£28
Lifton, Devon

Roadford Lake Trail Races

By popular demand, a selection of trail races has been added to the multi-sports weekend at the scenic Roadford Lake, with an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere, and lakeside camping.

  • Fun run 2
  • 5K run
  • CaniCross 2
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
Run Torquay’s new closed-road 5K loop at the English Riviera Race; smooth tarmac, chip timing, medals, measured course under UK Athletics rules.
  • Sun 5 Jul
  • £17-£19
Torquay, Devon

English Riviera Race | 5K

Run Torquay’s new closed-road 5K loop at the English Riviera Race; smooth tarmac, chip timing, medals, measured course under UK Athletics rules.

  • 5 km road running + 164 ft ascent
Experience the thrill of night running on Dartmoor’s trails, with headtorches lighting the way through rugged terrain, stunning scenery and an unforgettable atmosphere under the stars.
  • Sat 21 Nov
  • £10-£25
Totnes, Devon

Dark Dart Dash

Experience the thrill of night running on Dartmoor’s trails, with headtorches lighting the way through rugged terrain, stunning scenery and an unforgettable atmosphere under the stars.

  • Fun run 2
  • 5K run
  • CaniCross 2
  • 10K run
Popular night-time trail races through Haldon Forest with beer, mince pies and medals for finishers! A range of distances to cater for all ages. Fun for all the family with fancy dress awards too.
  • Sat 16 Jan 2027
  • £20
Exeter, Devon

Haldon Night | 5K

Popular night-time trail races through Haldon Forest with beer, mince pies and medals for finishers! A range of distances to cater for all ages. Fun for all the family with fancy dress awards too.

  • 5 km trail running + 447 ft ascent
  • Tue 14 Apr
  • £9-£17
Exeter, Devon

Run Exe 5K Summer Series - Race 1

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 18 Apr
  • £1-£2
Tavistock, Devon

Tavy 5

  • 5 km road running
  • Tue 5 May
  • £9-£17
Exeter, Devon

Run Exe 5K Summer Series - Race 2

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 17 May
  • £13-£16
Newton Abbot, Devon

The Lemon Run 5K & 10K | 5K

  • 5 km multi terrain running
  • Tue 2 Jun
  • £9-£17
Exeter, Devon

Run Exe 5K Summer Series - Race 3

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 7 Jun
  • £13-£16
Exmouth, Devon

Bradleys Exmouth 5K & 10K - Spring | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Tue 7 Jul
  • £9-£17
Exeter, Devon

Run Exe 5K Summer Series - Race 4

  • 5 km road running
  • Tue 4 Aug
  • £9-£17
Exeter, Devon

Run Exe 5K Summer Series - Race 5

  • 5 km road running
  • Tue 1 Sep
  • £9-£17
Exeter, Devon

Run Exe 5K Summer Series - Race 6

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 27 Sep
  • £15-£18
Exmouth, Devon

Bradleys Exmouth 5K & 10K - Autumn | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 6 Dec
  • £10-£19
Exeter, Devon

Exeter Santa Run | 5K

  • 5 km road running

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