5K runs in October 2025
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- Fri 3 Oct
- £20-£27
Midweek Chasing Numbers Oct | 5K
The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 4 Oct
- £18
DSFRS Multisport Championships | 5K
The Torbay Triathlon Weekend is delighted to host the Devon and Somerset Fire Service Multisport Championships! Start with a 5K, followed by a team relay. One swims, one cycles, one runs.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km road running + 124 ft ascent
- Sun 5 Oct
- £14-£16
Oktoberfest | 5K
Get your Oompah vibe on and enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. A 5K to warm the depths of your heart along the flat, even towpath - this event is perfect for all abilities.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 5 Oct
- £23-£27
The Autumn Lucky Dip Run | 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 lucky dip medal and goody bag at the finish!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 11 Oct
- £20-£22
Rumble In The Jumble I | 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 (flat) then receive a pick-and-mix medal and goody bag at the finish!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running + 143 ft ascent
- Sat 11 Oct
- £24.75-£33
Bournemouth Supernova 5K
A fun evening run for all! This beautiful coastal route takes in the Bournemouth Pier and promenade at dusk. It's all about the experience, not how fast you can complete it. Walk, jog or run!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 12 Oct
- £18.90
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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 4 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 12 Oct
- £24
ATW Holdenby House 5K Canicross
The trail goes through the grounds of the 2000-acre Holdenby Estate and on surrounding farmland with fantastic views of the country house, finishing through the iconic arches that adorn the grounds.
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 16 & over
- 5.4 km trail running + 315 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Oct
- £17-£19
Love Luton Runfest 5K
Love Luton is delighted to host the 12th running event for the town. The races will start and finish in Luton town centre and head through award-winning parks on traffic-free, closed roads.
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running + 173 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Oct
- £19
ATW Holdenby House 5K Trail Run
The trail goes through the grounds of the 2,000 acre Holdenby Estate and on surrounding farmland with fantastic views of the country house, finishing through the iconic arches that adorn the grounds.
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5.4 km trail running + 315 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Oct
- £17-£27
Scare Bear Run - North | 5K
Come and join Saturn Running for our spooky Scare Bear Run!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sat 18 Oct
- £22-£27
Scare Bear Run - Wales | 5K
Come and join Saturn Too for our spooky Scare Bear Run!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 19 Oct
- £13-£15
Run 10 in the Fen | 5K
The beast roars back! In celebration of 25 years, an iconic running event returns. An out-and-back 5K across the beautiful, but sometimes brutal and bleak, Cambridgeshire Fens.
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sat 25 Oct
- £14-£16
Hubble Bubble & Ghostly 1 Mile | Day 1 | 5K
A Halloween-themed running event you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 25 Oct
- £23-£27
Scare Bear Run | 5K
Come and get involved in this spooky Scare Bear Run!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 26 Oct
- £14-£16
Hubble Bubble | Day 2 | 5K
A Halloween-themed running event you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 59 ft ascent
- Sun 26 Oct
- £31-£36
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.
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- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 4 hrs multi terrain running + 299 ft ascent
- Wed 29 Oct
- £22
Piglove by the River by Night 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
- Sat 4 Oct
First Saturday of the Month 5K
- 5 km road running
- Sat 4 Oct
London South East Spartan Trifecta Weekend | Sprint 5K - Saturday
- 5 km multi terrain running