5K runs in East of England
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- Sun 12 Apr
- £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.
- 5 km trail running + 230 ft ascent
- Sun 19 Apr
- £27-£29
The Roman Ramble | 5K
A relaxed, lap-based 5K trail run through picturesque countryside, giving you complete control over your distance — perfect for beginners, returning runners or those chasing longer goals.
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 19 Apr
- £2-£19
Cambridge Biomedical Campus 5K
Run, walk or cheer on family at this traffic-free campus event, with a 5K option, supporting local charities and welcoming all ages.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 26 Apr
- £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.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 17 May
- £27-£29
The Birthday Run | 5K
Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through Hinchinbrooke Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- 5 km multi terrain running + 62 ft ascent
- Sat 23 May
- £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.
- 5 km trail running + 164 ft ascent
- Sun 31 May
- £27-£29
Circuit Du Sore Legs | 5K
In its sixth year! Come take on the challenge of the track at Wodson Park. Do you have it in you to complete your distance on a 400-metre athletics track?
- 5 km track and field
- Sun 7 Jun
- £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.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 14 Jun
- £20-£22
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.
- 5 km road running
- Sat 27 Jun
- £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.
- 5 km trail running + 164 ft ascent
- Sun 5 Jul
- £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.
- 4 hrs trail running
- Sun 12 Jul
- £27-£38
Norfolk Festival of Running
Run, lap, repeat — from 5K to ultra-marathon across scenic trails at Bawsey Country Park, with friendly support, flexible distances and the freedom to run your own way.
- Fixed time runs 2
- Thu 23 Jul - Sat 1 Aug
- £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!
- 10 days trail running
- Fri 7 Aug
- £22-£24
ATW Colchester Friday Night Runs | 5K Road Race | Incorporating Essex 5K Champs
Race under the lights at a fast, friendly Friday night 5K, featuring the Essex 5K County Championships and a buzzing summer atmosphere with great support.
- 5 km road running
- Sat 22 Aug
- £27-£29
The Lucky Clover | 5K
Your race, your pace, your distance! 5K runners will explore the Goldling Hills route which is on road and receive a special bespoke medal too.
- 5 km road running
- Sat 5 Sep
- £21-£23
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!
- 5 km road running + 33 ft ascent
- Sun 6 Sep
- £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.
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sat 19 Sep
- £27-£29
The Lucky Horseshoe | 5K
Your race, your pace, your distance! Utilising the Gallops route at the amazing Suffolk Running Centre which takes you through to Newmarket so you may get to see the race horses in training!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 27 Sep
- £27-£29
The Wensum Way Trail | 5K
Enjoy the stunning route, push your limits, and, of course, earn your race bling over 5K distance. Runners will love the fuel and encouragement with every lap!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 11 Oct
- £19.90
Anna's Hope 5K Fun Run
Open to all the family from serious athletes wanting a shorter race to complete beginners wanting to have fun, get fit and raise money for Anna's Hope, or a different charity cause.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 25 Oct
- £33-£38
Pumpkin Plod | 4 Hour
This Halloween, run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through Ferry Meadows on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- 4 hrs multi terrain running
- Sat 31 Oct
- £27-£29
Halloween Hobble | 5K
Come join a Halloween Party of a different kind
- 5 km track and field
- Sat 7 Nov
- From £18
ATW Remembrance Runs | 5K
Join ATW for the 5K Remembrance Run at The Carver Barracks, (Formerly Debden Airfield), in Essex to help honour our fallen heroes and raise money for this fantastic military charity.
- 5 km road running + 46 ft ascent
- Sun 8 Nov
- £33-£38
Remembrance Run | 4 Hour
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a 5K remembrance running challenge! Run for at least 5K through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
- 4 hrs multi terrain running
- Sat 28 Nov
- £33-£38
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.
- 4 hrs trail running