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5K runs in East Midlands

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Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K at your own pace, with fuel stations, medal and goody bag.
  • Sat 21 Feb
  • £25-£27
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

Any Kind of Weather Runner | 5K

Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K at your own pace, with fuel stations, medal and goody bag.

  • 5 km trail running
Come and join The Doughnut Dash 5K! At this event you can earn yourself a super fun medal along with some doughnuts at the finish line to celebrate your achievement!
  • Sun 22 Feb
  • £15-£27
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

The Doughnut Dash | Northampton | 5K

Come and join The Doughnut Dash 5K! At this event you can earn yourself a super fun medal along with some doughnuts at the finish line to celebrate your achievement!

  • 5 km trail running + 26 ft ascent
Get involved in the historic market town of Oundle for the return of the 5K event on gently undulating roads around pretty Northamptonshire villages.
  • Sun 1 Mar
  • £19
Oundle, Northamptonshire, UK

Oundle 5K

Get involved in the historic market town of Oundle for the return of the 5K event on gently undulating roads around pretty Northamptonshire villages.

  • 5 km road running + 108 ft ascent
Join this fantastic experience on a completely flat course – perfect for achieving your personal best over a certified, accurate route, with free race photo, custom medal and friendly support!
  • Sun 8 Mar
  • £20-£22
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

ATW Nottingham Holme Run | 5K

Join this fantastic experience on a completely flat course – perfect for achieving your personal best over a certified, accurate route, with free race photo, custom medal and friendly support!

  • 5 km road running + 7 ft ascent
Come and join in for The Flying Fox 5K event! Are you as cunning and as quick as a fox and fancy showcasing your running skills?
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • £15-£27
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

The Flying Fox | Northampton | 5K

Come and join in for The Flying Fox 5K event! Are you as cunning and as quick as a fox and fancy showcasing your running skills?

  • 5 km trail running + 26 ft ascent
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K at your own pace, with fuel stations, a medal and a goody bag.
  • Sat 28 Mar
  • £26-£28
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

Finish Line Run | 5K

Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K at your own pace, with fuel stations, a medal and a goody bag.

  • 5 km trail running + 33 ft ascent
Gear up for an adrenaline-packed 5K running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit with fast laps, great support and distances suited to every runner’s goals.
  • Sun 12 Apr
  • £22-£24
Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire, UK

ATW Mallory Park Runs | 5K

Gear up for an adrenaline-packed 5K running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit with fast laps, great support and distances suited to every runner’s goals.

  • 5 km road running + 144 ft ascent
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on an out-and-back route along an old railway line (nice and flat) then receive a medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Sat 16 May
  • £26-£28
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

Lincolnshire Run | 5K

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on an out-and-back route along an old railway line (nice and flat) then receive a medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • 5 km trail running + 33 ft ascent
Runs with unparalleled scenery making them some of the most picturesque events in the area, on a private estate. 5K, 10K, half marathon or a totally unique running challenge 'Challenge The Estate'.
  • Sun 19 Jul
  • £15-£60
Boston, Lincolnshire, UK

Revesby Running Festival

Runs with unparalleled scenery making them some of the most picturesque events in the area, on a private estate. 5K, 10K, half marathon or a totally unique running challenge 'Challenge The Estate'.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Multi-terrain run
A great opportunity to be part of the day's events but over a shorter distance. Run the start and finish of the half marathon route with an exclusive link section through the beautiful Beckets Park.
  • Sun 13 Sep
  • £17
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

The Amazing Northampton Run | 3 Mile Fun Run

A great opportunity to be part of the day's events but over a shorter distance. Run the start and finish of the half marathon route with an exclusive link section through the beautiful Beckets Park.

  • 3.3 miles road running + 128 ft ascent
Fast, flat, food! Boasting a scenic 5K route, a hot drink and slice of cake at the end and a flat and fast course, what's not to be loved? A sure-fire hit with runners of all levels.
  • Sun 8 Nov
  • £21.50-£23.50
Boston, Lincolnshire, UK

Mallard Cake Dash | 5K

Fast, flat, food! Boasting a scenic 5K route, a hot drink and slice of cake at the end and a flat and fast course, what's not to be loved? A sure-fire hit with runners of all levels.

  • 5 km road running + 2 m ascent
This fantastic, traffic-free, pancake-flat 5K takes place at the scenic National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham, offering a perfect setting for runners of all abilities.
  • Sun 20 Dec
  • From £14
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

ATW Nottingham Holme Run | 5K

This fantastic, traffic-free, pancake-flat 5K takes place at the scenic National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham, offering a perfect setting for runners of all abilities.

  • 5 km road running + 16 ft ascent
Gear up for an adrenaline-packed winter running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit!
  • Sun 17 Jan 2027
  • From £18
Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire, UK

ATW Mallory Race Circuit Winter 5K

Gear up for an adrenaline-packed winter running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit!

  • 5 km road running + 144 ft ascent
  • Sat 21 Feb
  • £30
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

The Nottingham 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run | 5K

  • 5 km road running + 17 m ascent
  • Sun 12 Apr
  • £7-£12
Boston, Lincolnshire, UK

Boston UK Marathon | 5K Fun Run

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 18 Apr
  • £22-£24
Newark, Nottinghamshire, UK

Thoresby Park Longhorn Trail Event | 5K Trail Run

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 4 - Sun 5 Jul
  • £80-£140
Grantham, Leicestershire, UK

Tough Mudder Midlands

  • Obstacle race 5
  • Fri 17 Jul
  • £22
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

5.30 Nottingham

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 19 Jul
  • £15
Winwick, Northamptonshire, UK

Winwick Hall Trail Races | 5K

  • 5 km trail running

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