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5K runs in East Midlands

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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

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 + 141 ft ascent
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a beautiful route then receive a medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Sat 18 Apr
  • £25-£27
Northampton, Northamptonshire

Spring Run | 5K

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a beautiful route then receive a medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • 5 km trail running
Come and join in for the Who You Going To Call? event! Whether you run 3km or for the whole 7 hours, you will earn yourself one of the incredible medals to celebrate your achievement!!
  • Sun 19 Apr
  • £15-£27
Northampton, Northamptonshire

Who You Going To Call? - Northampton | 5K

Come and join in for the Who You Going To Call? event! Whether you run 3km or for the whole 7 hours, you will earn yourself one of the incredible medals to celebrate your achievement!!

  • 5 km trail running
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

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
Come and join in for the Catch Me If You Can event!
  • Sat 23 May
  • £15-£27
Northampton, Northamptonshire

Catch Me If You Can - Northampton | 5K

Come and join in for the Catch Me If You Can event!

  • 5 km trail running + 26 ft ascent
Come and join in for the Slow and Steady Wins The Race event!
  • Sun 24 May
  • £15-£27
Northampton, Northamptonshire

Slow and Steady Wins The Race - Northampton | 5K

Come and join in for the Slow and Steady Wins The Race event!

  • 5 km trail running + 26 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

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
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 25 Jul
  • £20-£22
Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Rumble In The Jumble III | 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 road running
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

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
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 (quite flat) then receive a Rhino medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Sat 10 Oct
  • £26-£28
Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Rhino 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 (quite flat) then receive a Rhino medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • 5 km trail running + 33 ft ascent
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Nottingham!
  • Sat 7 Nov
  • £20-£30
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Nottingham MoRun | 5K

MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Nottingham!

  • 5 km road running
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

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
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Derby!
  • Sat 14 Nov
  • £20-£30
Derby, Derbyshire

Derby MoRun | 5K

MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Derby!

  • 5 km trail running + 31 m ascent
Celebrate Christmas at Sherwood Forest with this dazzling and festive 5K race, perfect for the whole family!
  • Sun 22 Nov
  • £22
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Sherwood Christmas 5K

Celebrate Christmas at Sherwood Forest with this dazzling and festive 5K race, perfect for the whole family!

  • 5 km multi terrain running
Watch out Dasher, Comet and Blitzen! It's time to fly around the beautiful Salcey Forest trails. Come for the seasonal atmosphere, the festive cheer and finish-line medals!
  • Sun 13 Dec
  • £20
Northampton, Northamptonshire

Salcey Forest Christmas 5K

Watch out Dasher, Comet and Blitzen! It's time to fly around the beautiful Salcey Forest trails. Come for the seasonal atmosphere, the festive cheer and finish-line medals!

  • 5 km multi terrain running
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 £16
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

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 £20
Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire

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 4 Apr
  • £5
Chesterfield, Derbyshire

No Walk in the Park | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 12 Apr
  • £7-£12
Boston, Lincolnshire

Boston UK Marathon | 5K Fun Run

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

Thoresby Park Longhorn Trail Event | 5K Trail Run

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 17 May
  • £25
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Smash Sherwood | 5K

  • 5 km trail running + 57 m ascent
  • Sun 7 Jun
  • £14-£18
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

Stanwick Lakes Run Series - Summer Run | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun
  • £20-£95
Lutterworth, Leicestershire

Summer Wolf

  • 5K run 3
  • 10K run 3
  • Fun run 2
  • Trail run
  • Tue 30 Jun
  • £18-£20
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Holme Pierrepont Grand Prix Series - Embankment 5K

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

Tough Mudder Midlands

  • Obstacle race 5

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