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Take on this out and back course to really get in the Christmas spirit. This event isn't just about the race itself, the activities at Race HQ are bound start a jolly atmosphere!
  • Sat 13 Dec
  • £14-£16
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 1 | 5K

Take on this out and back course to really get in the Christmas spirit. This event isn't just about the race itself, the activities at Race HQ are bound start a jolly atmosphere!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km trail running
Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £37.50-£39.50
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

SoBo Series | Volume 1 | Step into Christmas

Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Event village
  • Coast
  • Public transport links
  • Age 18 & over
  • 7 hrs road running
An out and back course to really get you in the Christmas spirit with activities at Race HQ bound start a jolly atmosphere, whether you want a PB or to challenge yourself over this distance.
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £14-£16
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 2 | 5K

An out and back course to really get you in the Christmas spirit with activities at Race HQ bound start a jolly atmosphere, whether you want a PB or to challenge yourself over this distance.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 59 ft ascent
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!
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £20
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

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!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km multi terrain running + 180 ft ascent
Organised by ATW Events, this fantastic, traffic-free 5K takes place at the scenic National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham, offering a perfect setting for runners of all abilities.
  • Sun 21 Dec
  • £18-£20
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

ATW Nottingham Holme Run | 5K

Organised by ATW Events, this fantastic, traffic-free 5K takes place at the scenic National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham, offering a perfect setting for runners of all abilities.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running + 16 ft ascent
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a flat,  out-and-back route along the River Thames then receive a bespoke medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Fri 26 Dec
  • £16-£18
Egham, Surrey, UK

Boxing Day Challenge | 5K

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a flat, out-and-back route along the River Thames then receive a bespoke medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on an out-and-back route along an old railway line (quite flat) then receive a Rhino medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Sat 3 Jan 2026
  • £16-£18
Egham, Surrey, UK

Rhino Run | 5K

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on an out-and-back route along an old railway line (quite flat) then receive a Rhino medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this winter on your choice of distance, along the flat towpath for runners of all abilities, from novices to PB chasers!
  • Sun 11 Jan 2026
  • £15-£17
Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle | 5K

Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this winter on your choice of distance, along the flat towpath for runners of all abilities, from novices to PB chasers!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 56 ft ascent
The route is exactly 5K, multi-terrain in nature, with a nice mix of minor road and trail to make for an interesting run in lovely surroundings, with fantastic views. Chip timing, prizes and medal!
  • Sun 11 Jan 2026
  • £17
Ruthin, Clwyd, UK

Vale of Clwyd 5K

The route is exactly 5K, multi-terrain in nature, with a nice mix of minor road and trail to make for an interesting run in lovely surroundings, with fantastic views. Chip timing, prizes and medal!

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Undulating
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km multi terrain running
Happy New Year Run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with a choice of distances, all along the flat, even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities from novices to PB chasers!
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
  • £15-£17
Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

Sir Titus Pie n Pickle Plod | 5K

Happy New Year Run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with a choice of distances, all along the flat, even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities from novices to PB chasers!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 82 ft ascent
The Moonlit Meadow Run 5K is a double Gold award-winning night trail running event and the original inspiration for the  ‘Dark Skies Series’ of three night trail running events across Somerset.
  • Sat 7 Feb 2026
  • £20
Taunton, Somerset, UK

Dark Skies Series | Moonlit Meadow Run | 5K Night Run

The Moonlit Meadow Run 5K is a double Gold award-winning night trail running event and the original inspiration for the ‘Dark Skies Series’ of three night trail running events across Somerset.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 8 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 46 ft ascent
A trail race event that is flat and fast and perfect for a PB and also brilliant for a beginner or the runner who wants to do their own pace with bespoke medal and treats at the finish line.
  • Sat 14 Feb 2026
  • £15-£17
Bingley, West Yorkshire, UK

Besotted at Bingley | 5K

A trail race event that is flat and fast and perfect for a PB and also brilliant for a beginner or the runner who wants to do their own pace with bespoke medal and treats at the finish line.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 115 ft ascent
Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.
  • Sun 15 Feb 2026
  • £37.50-£39.50
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

SoBo Series | Volume 2 | My Funny Valentine

Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Event village
  • Coast
  • Age 18 & over
  • 7 hrs road running + 0 ft ascent
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!
  • Sun 8 Mar 2026
  • £20-£22
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

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
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.
  • Fri 13 - Sat 14 Mar 2026
  • £26
Grangemouth, Falkirk, UK

Supernova Run Kelpies 5K

Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.

  • Families
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Fancy dress
  • Urban
  • Free venue entry
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • All ages
  • 5K run 2
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.
  • Sun 15 Mar 2026
  • £16-£18
Saffron Walden, Essex, UK

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.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running + 46 ft ascent
Kickstart your season with the Flapjack 5K — a friendly, fast, and flat run on Torbay Velopark’s smooth tarmac, with a delicious flapjack reward at the finish!
  • Sun 15 Mar 2026
  • £10-£18
Paignton, Devon, UK

Flapjack 5K

Kickstart your season with the Flapjack 5K — a friendly, fast, and flat run on Torbay Velopark’s smooth tarmac, with a delicious flapjack reward at the finish!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running
Gear up for an adrenaline-packed 5K running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit with fast laps, great support and distances suited to every runner’s goals.
  • Sun 12 Apr 2026
  • £20-£22
Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire, UK

ATW Mallory Park Runs | 5K

Gear up for an adrenaline-packed 5K running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit with fast laps, great support and distances suited to every runner’s goals.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running + 144 ft ascent
An evening 5K ending at a lovely beer garden in the heart of Citu’s Climate Innovation District - grab a picnic bench, a pint of craft beer and admire the views. The perfect spot for a sunny evening!
  • Wed 29 Apr 2026
  • £22
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Piglove by the River 10K & 5K | 5K

An evening 5K ending at a lovely beer garden in the heart of Citu’s Climate Innovation District - grab a picnic bench, a pint of craft beer and admire the views. The perfect spot for a sunny evening!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 18 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 193 m ascent
Shoot for the stars on the rapid Rocket Run! Join this fast rocket-fueled 5K with an 'out of this world' bling on a fast and flat point-to-point course from central Milton Keynes to Stadium MK.
  • Sun 3 May 2026
  • £18-£28
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK

MK Marathon Weekend | Rocket 5K

Shoot for the stars on the rapid Rocket Run! Join this fast rocket-fueled 5K with an 'out of this world' bling on a fast and flat point-to-point course from central Milton Keynes to Stadium MK.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Undulating
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km road running + 89 ft ascent
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a fantastic medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Mon 4 May 2026
  • £20-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

Bank Holiday Madness May | 5K

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a fantastic medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • £37.50-£39.50
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

SoBo Series | Volume 3 | Good Vibrations

Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Event village
  • Coast
  • Age 18 & over
  • 7 hrs road running + 0 ft ascent
Based out of East Hull this 5K race will run out on the TransPennine Trail towards Hornsea, it should allow runners to enjoy a flat even surface ideal or both beginners or for seasoned athletes.
  • Sun 24 May 2026
  • £14-£16
Hull, East Yorkshire, UK

Get the Hull out of Here | 5K

Based out of East Hull this 5K race will run out on the TransPennine Trail towards Hornsea, it should allow runners to enjoy a flat even surface ideal or both beginners or for seasoned athletes.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
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?
  • Sun 31 May 2026
  • £27-£29
Ware, Hertfordshire, UK

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?

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 14 & over
  • 5 km track and field
Perfect for those first-time Mudders, this is the flattest course of the series. Nestled in the rugged charm of the English countryside, it's a gruelling challenge to push you to your limits.
  • Sat 15 Aug 2026
  • £75
  • 1 charity
Badminton, Gloucestershire, UK

Tough Mudder South West | 5K

Perfect for those first-time Mudders, this is the flattest course of the series. Nestled in the rugged charm of the English countryside, it's a gruelling challenge to push you to your limits.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Fundraising optional
  • Age 14 & over
  • 5 km multi terrain running

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