5K runs in East Midlands
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- Sat 18 Apr
- £25-£27
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
- Sun 19 Apr
- £15-£27
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
- Sat 16 May
- £26-£28
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
- Sun 17 May
- £25
Smash Sherwood | 5K
Smash Sherwood 5K is set to be a banger of a race! Expect mixed terrain, hills, loose surfaces and exposed tree roots as you experience the forest. Medal and T-shirt too!
- 5 km trail running + 57 m ascent
- Sat 23 May
- £15-£27
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
- Sun 24 May
- £15-£27
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
- Sun 19 Jul
- £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'.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Multi-terrain run
- Sun 19 Jul
- £15
Winwick Hall Trail Races | 5K
Come and enjoy this fully waymarked 5K trail race in the scenic Winwick Hall Estate with varied terrain, hills and speedy descents.
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 25 Jul
- £20-£22
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
- Sun 13 Sep
- £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.
- 3.3 miles road running + 128 ft ascent
- Sun 27 Sep
- £25-£27
Battle Of Stamford Bridge 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.
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 10 Oct
- £26-£28
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
- Fri 30 Oct
- £20
Irchester Spooktacular | 5K
Halloween-themed 5K night-time run at Irchester Country Park. There’s an awesome finishers' medal for all participants and prizes for the best fancy dress!
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 31 Oct
- £25-£27
Halloween 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.
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 7 Nov
- £20-£30
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
- Sun 8 Nov
- £21.50-£23.50
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
- Sat 14 Nov
- £20-£30
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
- Sun 22 Nov
- £22
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
- Sun 29 Nov
- £25-£27
Rumble In The Jumble VI | 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, jumble medal and goody bag.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 13 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!
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sun 20 Dec
- From £16
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
- Sun 17 Jan 2027
- From £20
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
- Sun 7 Feb 2027
- £22
Irchy Park Canicross
A 5K woodland adventure built for you and your dog, which is beginner-friendly, expert-supported, with medals and free race photos for every finisher.
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sat 18 Apr
- £22-£24
Thoresby Park Longhorn Trail Event | 5K Trail Run
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 17 May
- £5
Redbrik Foundation Chesterfield 10K | Nuzest Chesterfield 5K Family Race
- 5 km road running