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Flat 5K runs in January 2026

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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
  • Sun 18 Jan 2026
Carlisle, Cumbria, UK

Carlisle Resolution 5K & 10K | 5K

  • 5 km road running

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