5K runs in East of England
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- Sat 22 Nov
- £31-£33
Turkey Trot | 4 Hour
Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through the lovely Surrey countryside on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
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- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 4 hrs trail running + 361 ft ascent
- Sun 30 Nov
- £31-£36
St Andrews Day Challenge | 4 Hour
The patron saint day of St Andrews falls on a weekend so there's now an event to support it! Run for as long as you can, rest, then head out for some more.
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- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 4 hrs multi terrain running + 299 ft ascent
- Sun 7 Dec
- £31-£36
Bauble Bimble
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a festive 4 or 6-hour running challenge! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
- Newcomers
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Park
- Age 18 & over
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 14 Dec
- £31-£33
Twas The Run Before Christmas | 4 Hour
Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, head out for more and enjoy some festive fun!
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- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 4 hrs multi terrain running + 299 ft ascent
- Sat 20 Dec
- £27-£29
Christmas Canter | 5K
It's December, so what better way to finish the year than with a Christmas event? Follow the Windmill Way route for 5K.
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- Hilly
- Age 18 & over
- 5 km road running + 358 ft ascent
- Sun 11 Jan 2026
- £32-£38
WTF Where's The Finish? | 4 Hour
Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
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- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 4 hrs trail running + 299 ft ascent
- Sat 17 Jan 2026
- £25-£27
Windmill Way Wander | 5K
It's New Year! So what better way to start the year than with an event? Come to the Suffolk Running Centre and follow the Windmill Way route for 5K.
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- Hilly
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 5 km road running + 764 ft ascent
- Sat 24 Jan 2026
- £27-£38
OMG (One Mile 2 Go) Run | 4 Hour
Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through the lovely Bawsey Country Park on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
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- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 4 hrs trail running + 253 ft ascent
- Sun 8 Feb 2026
- £32-£38
Run for Cake | 4 Hour
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for another 4-hour running challenge! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
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- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 4 hrs trail running + 98 ft ascent
- Sun 22 Feb 2026
- £27-£29
Thetford Festival of Running | 5K
New venue! Come and enjoy the paths, trails and woodland of Thetford Forest over 5K distance with fantastic support, community feel, and a medal at the finish!
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- Age 18 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 1 Mar 2026
- £19-£21
ATW Great Yarmouth Seafront Half Marathon, 10K & 5K | 5K
Combines the thrill of running and the picturesque charm of Great Yarmouth over a fast-paced course through the town's rich history and vibrant landscapes.
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- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 15 Mar 2026
- £16-£18
ATW Debden 5K
This disused airfield has a fast, flat, tarmac course with no sharp corners, and the surrounding tree cover makes for relatively still conditions on most days - but your PB or run stress-free.
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- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running + 46 ft ascent
- Sun 29 Mar 2026
- £32-£38
Zig Zag Challenge | 4 Hour
Run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
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- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 4 hrs trail running + 299 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Apr 2026
- £27-£29
Haughley Festival of Running | 5K
Join in at the beautiful Haughley Park for the Haughley Festival of Running and join like-minded runners tackling a variety of distances on the day within the 4 or 6-hour time limit.
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- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 5 km trail running + 230 ft ascent
- Sun 19 Apr 2026
- £27-£29
The Roman Ramble | 5K
Come and join the run in a 4 or 6-hour running challenge, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the stunning route, push your limits, and, of course, earn your race bling!
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- Age 14 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 26 Apr 2026
- £27-£29
The Other Run | 5K
On the same day as the famous marathon in London, why not come along to The "Other" Run? Complete 5K and earn a Zig Zag medal too.
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- Undulating
- Age 18 & over
- 5 km road running + 764 ft ascent
- Sat 23 May 2026
- £33-£38
Farmmageddon | 5K
Can you survive Farmmageddon? A fantastic 5.3K loop through the lovely grounds of Hyde Hall Farm as part of the Farmmageddon endurance weekend.
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- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 5 km trail running + 164 ft ascent
- Sun 7 Jun 2026
- £27-£29
Valley of the Owls Run | 5K
This route takes in the Valley of the Owls in Suffolk, with some of the oldest roads in England and very beautiful countryside.
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- Age 18 & over
- 5 km road running + 358 ft ascent
- Sun 14 Jun 2026
- £18-£20
ATW St Albans 5K
A community focused event, ATW St Albans 5K aims to raise money for local charities and organisations as well as put on a great day out for all the family, delivered by runners for runners.
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- PB
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 21 Jun 2026
- £16-£18
Run Sandringham 5K
Start and finish in the Royal Estate and enjoy a super scenic 5K route around the grounds of Sandringham Estate, The Royal Family’s winter retreat.
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- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sat 27 Jun 2026
- £27-£29
Cock-a-doodle Dawdle | 5K
Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it over a lovely 5K trail route.
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- Age 14 & over
- 5 km trail running + 164 ft ascent
- Sun 5 Jul 2026
- £33-£38
Summer Ready Run | 4 Hour
Come and join the fun in a 4 or 6-hour running challenge at Ferry Meadows! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
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- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 4 hrs trail running + 98 ft ascent
- Thu 23 Jul - Sat 1 Aug 2026
- £300-£350
Great Barrow Challenge | 10 events in 10 days
10 running events in 10 days in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or an Ultra every day for 10 days in this unique endurance challenge!
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- Undulating
- Rural
- Age 18 & over
- 10 days trail running
- Sat 5 Sep 2026
- £18-£20
Bedford 5K
More than just a running race. Join thousands at Bedfordshire’s most popular weekend of running with festival magic, live music, bar, yoga, kids zone, street food, outdoor cinema and fun fair!
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- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running + 33 ft ascent
- Sun 6 Sep 2026
- £27-£29
FEAR (Forget Everything And Run) | 5K
Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 5 km multi terrain running