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Flat 5K runs in East of England

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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.

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  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running + 46 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
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 2026
  • £18-£20
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!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running + 33 ft ascent
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.
  • Sun 11 Oct 2026
  • £19.90
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 4 & over
  • 5 km road running
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.
  • Sat 7 Nov 2026
  • £16-£18
Saffron Walden, Essex, UK

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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running + 46 ft ascent
  • Sun 19 Apr 2026
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK

Northstowe Half & Toms Trust 5K | Toms Trust 5K

  • 5 km multi terrain running

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