5K runs in East Midlands
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- Sun 14 Dec
- £20
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!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sat 20 Dec
- £20-£22
Rumble In The Jumble II | 5K
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, pick-and-mix medal and goody bag.
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 21 Dec
- £18-£20
ATW Nottingham Holme Run | 5K
Organised by ATW Events, this fantastic, traffic-free 5K takes place at the scenic National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham, offering a perfect setting for runners of all abilities.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 4 Jan 2026
- £19
Oundle New Year 5K
Kick start your New Year resolutions with this popular New Year race which is returning to the historic town of Oundle! Enjoy the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside and the crisp winter air.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 18 Jan 2026
- £21
Sherwood New Year 5K
Get ready, set... and race! Get your New Year off to a flying start with a wonderful forest run to celebrate the arrival of a happy and healthy New Year.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 18 Jan 2026
- £22-£24
ATW Mallory Park Winter Run 5K
Gear up for an adrenaline-packed winter running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sat 7 Feb 2026
- £26-£28
Lincoln Culture Run I | 5K
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, medal and goody bag.
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 21 Feb 2026
- £25-£27
Any Kind of Weather Runner | 5K
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, medal and goody bag.
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 22 Feb 2026
- £15-£27
The Doughnut Dash - Northampton | 5K
Come and join in for The Doughnut Dash! At this event you can earn yourself a super fun medal along with some doughnuts at the finish line to celebrate your achievement!!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 1 Mar 2026
- £19
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.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- PB
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 8 Mar 2026
- £20-£22
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!
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sat 21 Mar 2026
- £15-£27
The Flying Fox - Northampton | 5K
Come and join in for The Flying Fox event, are you as cunning and as quick as a fox and fancy showcasing your running skills with us?
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 22 Mar 2026
- £25-£27
Spring Run | 5K
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, medal and goody bag.
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 12 Apr 2026
- £20-£22
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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 19 Jul 2026
- £15-£60
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'.
- Families
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Park
- Rural
- Age 12 & over
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Multi-terrain run
- Sun 13 Sep 2026
- £17
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.
- Chip timing
- Traffic free
- Age 5 & over
- 3.3 miles road running
- Sun 14 Dec
Christmas Day for Runners | Great Sprout Scuttle 5K
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 21 Feb 2026
The Nottingham 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run | 5K
- 5 km road running