5K runs in October 2026
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- Sat 10 Oct
- £25.50-£34
Bournemouth Supernova 5K
A magical dusk 5K along Bournemouth’s seafront — walk, jog or run beneath the glow of the setting sun and the sparkle of the pier lights.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 11 Oct
- £19.90
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.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 11 Oct
- £17-£25
Scare Bear Run | North | 5K
Get involved in this spooky 5K Scare Bear Run! The Care Bears were a staple of anyone who grew up in the 80s and even if you never liked them, they make a super cute (slightly scary) medal to earn.
- 5 km trail running
- Fri 16 Oct
- From £16
ATW Neon Run 5K
Get ready to light up your Friday night at the brand-new ATW 5K Neon Run, an exciting evening running event coming to Cyclopark in Gravesend.
- 5 km road running
- Sat 17 Oct
- £27-£30
AJ Bell Great South 5K
Kicking off the famous weekend of running on a route with beautiful views across the Solent, an incredible atmosphere, lovely fresh sea air and a fast and flat route with PB potential.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 25 Oct
- £37.50-£39.50
Wight Lines
Enjoy stunning coastal views on this flexible-distance run at Milford on Sea, following an out-and-back route beside Sturt Pond and the Isle of Wight — perfect for all abilities.
- 7 hrs trail running + 47 ft ascent
- Sun 25 Oct
- £33-£38
Pumpkin Plod | 4 Hour
This Halloween, run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through Ferry Meadows on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- 4 hrs multi terrain running
- Sun 4 Oct
- £12-£16
The Great Cumbrian Runs | 5K
- 5 km road running + 119 ft ascent
- Sun 4 Oct
- From £12.80
Destination Basingstoke Phillips Law Half Marathon, 10K & 5K | 5K
- 5 km road running + 36 m ascent