5K runs in East Midlands
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- Sun 14 Sep
- £16
- Sun 14 Sep
- £16
The Amazing Northampton Run | 3 Mile Race
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
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 5 & over
- 3.4 miles road running + 147 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Oct
- £24
- Sun 12 Oct
- £24
ATW Holdenby House 5K Canicross
The trail goes through the grounds of the 2000-acre Holdenby Estate and on surrounding farmland with fantastic views of the country house, finishing through the iconic arches that adorn the grounds.
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- Traffic free
- Age 16 & over
- 5.4 km trail running + 315 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Oct
- £19
- Sun 12 Oct
- £19
ATW Holdenby House 5K Trail Run
The trail goes through the grounds of the 2,000 acre Holdenby Estate and on surrounding farmland with fantastic views of the country house, finishing through the iconic arches that adorn the grounds.
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5.4 km trail running + 315 ft ascent
- Sat 1 Nov
- £25-£30
- Sat 1 Nov
- £25-£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!
- Chip timing
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- All ages
- 5 km road running
- Sun 9 Nov
- £21-£23
- Sun 9 Nov
- £21-£23
Mallard Cake Dash | 5K
Fast, flat, food! Boasting a scenic 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.
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- Flat
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running + 2 m ascent
- Sat 22 Nov
- £22-£30
- Sat 22 Nov
- £22-£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!
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- Flat
- Traffic free
- All ages
- 5 km road running + 32 m ascent
- Sun 23 Nov
- £22
- Sun 23 Nov
- £22
Sherwood Christmas 5K
Celebrate Christmas at Sherwood Forest with this dazzling and festive 5K race, perfect for the whole family!
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- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sun 14 Dec
- £20
- 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!
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- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km multi terrain running + 180 ft ascent
- Sun 21 Dec
- £16-£18
- Sun 21 Dec
- £16-£18
ATW Nottingham Holme Run | 5K
Join this fantastic festive 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!
- Chip timing
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- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running + 16 ft ascent
- Sun 4 Jan 2026
- £18
- Sun 4 Jan 2026
- £18
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.
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- Undulating
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running + 223 ft ascent
- Sun 18 Jan 2026
- £20
- Sun 18 Jan 2026
- £20
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.
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- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km trail running + 177 ft ascent
- Sun 18 Jan 2026
- £22-£24
- 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!
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- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running + 36 ft ascent
- Sun 1 Mar 2026
- £16
- Sun 1 Mar 2026
- £16
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.
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- Undulating
- PB
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running + 223 ft ascent
- Sun 8 Mar 2026
- £18-£20
- Sun 8 Mar 2026
- £18-£20
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 + 7 ft ascent
- Sat 4 Jul 2026
- 1 charity
- Sat 4 Jul 2026
- 1 charity
Tough Mudder Midlands | 5K - Saturday
Secure your charity place in Tough Mudder Midlands today. Challenge yourself through mud and over obstacles while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Traffic free
- Fundraising optional
- Age 14 & over
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sun 5 Jul 2026
- 1 charity
- Sun 5 Jul 2026
- 1 charity
Tough Mudder Midlands | 5K - Sunday
Secure your charity place in Tough Mudder Midlands today. Challenge yourself through mud and over obstacles while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Traffic free
- Fundraising optional
- Age 14 & over
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sun 19 Jul 2026
- £43-£50
- Sun 19 Jul 2026
- £43-£50
Revesby Running Festival | Challenge The Estate
A new and totally unique running challenge where you aim to run 10 x 5K laps which get faster the more you complete. How far can you go?
- Enter online
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 1 day trail running + 45 m ascent
- Sun 19 Jul 2026
- £12
- Sun 19 Jul 2026
- £12
Revesby Running Festival | 5K
Run 5K on a private estate surrounded by unparalleled scenery making it one of the most picturesque events in the area. Enjoy the journey at your own pace.
- Enter online
- PB
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 45 m ascent
- Sun 7 Sep
The Northants 5K Race Series - Race 5
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sun 7 Sep
Stanwick Lakes Run Series - Autumn Run | 5K
- 5 km road running