5K runs with PB potential
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- Sat 2 May
- £28
Run Dorney Lake | May | 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
- Sun 3 May
- £18-£28
MK Marathon Weekend | Rocket 5K
Shoot for the stars on the rapid Rocket Run! Join this fast rocket-fueled 5K with an 'out of this world' bling on a fast and flat point-to-point course from central Milton Keynes to Stadium MK.
- 5 km road running + 89 ft ascent
- Sun 17 May
- £27-£29
The Birthday Run | 5K
Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through Hinchinbrooke Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- 5 km multi terrain running + 62 ft ascent
- Sun 24 May
- £14-£16
Get the Hull out of Here | 5K
Based out of East Hull this 5K race will run out on the TransPennine Trail towards Hornsea, it should allow runners to enjoy a flat even surface ideal or both beginners or for seasoned athletes.
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 24 May
- £24-£26
RUN Victoria Park 5K
Set in one of East London’s iconic green spaces, this event offers a flat, scenic 5K route through Victoria Park alongside 10K and Half Marathon options on the same day, ideal for all abilities.
- 5 km road running
- Wed 27 May
- £28
Midweek Run Dorney Lake | May | 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 30 May
- £14-£16
Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Bingley | 5K
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for a friendly, scenic 5K running event in Yorkshire?
- 5 km road running + 102 ft ascent
- Sun 31 May
- £27-£29
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?
- 5 km track and field
- Sat 6 Jun
- £28
Run Dorney Lake | June | 5K
Choose your distance and chase your personal best on the flat, chip-timed course at London 2012's iconic Olympic venue; all abilities welcome.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 14 Jun
- £20-£22
ATW St Albans 5K
A community focused event, ATW St Albans 5K aims to raise money for local charities and organisations as well as put on a great day out for all the family, delivered by runners for runners.
- 5 km road running
- Sat 20 Jun
- £14-£16
Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Kirkstall | 5K
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for friendly, scenic running events in Yorkshire?
- 5 km road running + 59 ft ascent
- Wed 1 Jul
- £28
Midweek Run Dorney Lake | July | 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
- Sun 12 Jul
- £28
Run Dorney Lake | July | 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
- Sun 19 Jul
- £15-£60
Revesby Running Festival
Runs with unparalleled scenery making them some of the most picturesque events in the area, on a private estate. 5K, 10K, half marathon or a totally unique running challenge 'Challenge The Estate'.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Multi-terrain run
- Sun 26 Jul
- £28
Run Dorney Lake | July | 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
- Sun 2 Aug
- £26
The Rocky Horror Picture Show | 5K
It's just a jump to the left... come and join one of the funniest days out in Shropshire: fast 5K times, fancy dress, and a lot of laughs and support.
- 5 km road running
- Fri 7 Aug
- £22-£24
ATW Colchester Friday Night Runs | 5K Road Race | Incorporating Essex 5K Champs
Race under the lights at a fast, friendly Friday night 5K, featuring the Essex 5K County Championships and a buzzing summer atmosphere with great support.
- 5 km road running
- Sat 8 Aug
- £28
Run Dorney Lake | August | 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
- Wed 26 Aug
- £28
Midweek Run Dorney Lake | August | 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
- Sun 30 Aug
- £28
Run Dorney Lake | August | 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
- Fri 11 Sep
- £27-£30
AJ Bell Great North 5K
The AJ Bell Great North 5K is the curtain-raiser event for the North East’s biggest weekend of sport! It’s a fun, flat 5k dash around Newcastle and Gateshead’s vibrant Quayside.
- 5 km road running
- Sat 26 Sep
- £28
Run Dorney Lake | September | 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
- £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 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
- 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