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5K runs in East of England in September 2026

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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!
  • Sat 5 Sep
  • £19-£21
Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK

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
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
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.
  • Sun 6 Sep
  • £27-£29
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

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
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
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!
  • Sat 19 Sep
  • £27-£29
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

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
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
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!
  • Sun 27 Sep
  • £27-£29
Dereham, Norfolk, UK

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
  • Enter online
  • Age 14 & over
  • Fri 4 Sep
  • £25-£27
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Ickworth Sunset Chase | 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 20 Sep
  • £10-£15
Thetford, Suffolk, UK

Only the Brave - Charity Obstacle Course Race | Brave | 3 Mile Mini Route

  • 3 miles multi terrain running

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