5K runs in October 2026
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- Sat 3 Oct
- £28
Run Dorney Lake | October | 5K
Choose your distance and chase your personal best on the flat, chip-timed 5K course at London 2012's iconic Olympic venue; all abilities welcome.
- 5 km road running
- Sat 3 Oct
- £5-£15
DirtFest | 5K Trail Run
Race 5K traffic-free on pristine trails at DirtFest, powering through Bramham Park’s stunning Grade I listed estate on exclusive off-road routes rarely open to runners.
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 10 Oct
- £26-£28
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!
- 5 km trail running + 33 ft ascent
- 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
- £15-£27
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 £20
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
- Fri 30 Oct
- £20
Irchester Spooktacular | 5K
Halloween-themed 5K night-time run at Irchester Country Park. There’s an awesome finishers' medal for all participants and prizes for the best fancy dress!
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 31 Oct
- £26-£42
The Pumpkin Marathon & Spooky Halloween Challenge
Embrace the Halloween spirit with a fun, multi-lap trail challenge! Costumes, day-or-night running, and constant support combine for a thrilling, treat-filled test of endurance.
- 10K run 2
- Half marathon 2
- Marathon 2
- 5K run 2
- Sat 31 Oct
- £27-£29
Halloween Hobble | 5K
Dress up, run under the stars and push your limits, from a spooky 5K to a 12-hour track challenge, with free parking, cake, and music all day.
- 5 km track and field
- Sat 31 Oct
- £25-£27
Halloween Run | 5K
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, medal and goody bag.
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 4 Oct
- From £12.80
Destination Basingstoke Phillips Law Half Marathon, 10K & 5K | 5K
- 5 km road running + 36 m ascent