5K runs in East of England
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- Sat 17 Jan 2026
- £25-£27
- 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
- Sun 8 Feb 2026
- £32-£38
- 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
- Sun 22 Feb 2026
- £27-£29
- 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!
- Enter online
- Age 18 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 1 Mar 2026
- £17-£19
- Sun 1 Mar 2026
- £17-£19
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
- Sun 15 Mar 2026
- £16-£18
- 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
- Sun 29 Mar 2026
- £32-£38
- 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
- Sun 12 Apr 2026
- £27-£29
- Sun 12 Apr 2026
- £27-£29
Haughley Festival of Running | 5K
Join Zig Zag Running at the beautiful Haughley Park for the Haughley Festival of Running and join like-minded runners tackling 5K distance on paths and trails.
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- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 26 Apr 2026
- £27-£29
- 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
- Sat 23 May 2026
- £33-£38
- 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
- Sat 5 Jul
First Saturday of the Month 5K
- 5 km road running
- Thu 24 Jul
The Great Barrow Challenge Day 1 | 5K
- 5 km trail running + 203 ft ascent
- Fri 25 Jul
The Great Barrow Challenge Day 2 | Windmill | 5K
- 5 km trail running + 764 ft ascent
- Sat 26 Jul
The Great Barrow Challenge Day 3 | Kirtling and Windmill | 5K
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 27 Jul
The Great Barrow Challenge Day 4 | Gallops | 5K
- 5 km trail running
- Mon 28 Jul
The Great Barrow Challenge Day 5 | Dalham Kiln | 5K
- 5 km trail running + 725 ft ascent
- Tue 29 Jul
The Great Barrow Challenge Day 6 | Golding Hills | 5K
- 5 km trail running + 358 ft ascent
- Wed 30 Jul
The Great Barrow Challenge Day 7 | Chevington Chase | 5K
- 5 km trail running
- Thu 31 Jul
The Great Barrow Challenge Day 8 | Mill Wind | 5K
- 5 km trail running
- Fri 1 Aug
The Great Barrow Challenge Day 9 | Clover | 5K
- 5 km trail running + 633 ft ascent