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5K runs with PB potential in UK

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Take on this out and back course to really get in the Christmas spirit. This event isn't just about the race itself, the activities at Race HQ are bound start a jolly atmosphere!
  • Sat 13 Dec
  • £14-£16
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 1 | 5K

Take on this out and back course to really get in the Christmas spirit. This event isn't just about the race itself, the activities at Race HQ are bound start a jolly atmosphere!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km trail running
Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £37.50-£39.50
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

SoBo Series | Volume 1 | Step into Christmas

Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Event village
  • Coast
  • Public transport links
  • Age 18 & over
  • 7 hrs road running
An out and back course to really get you in the Christmas spirit with activities at Race HQ bound start a jolly atmosphere, whether you want a PB or to challenge yourself over this distance.
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £14-£16
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 2 | 5K

An out and back course to really get you in the Christmas spirit with activities at Race HQ bound start a jolly atmosphere, whether you want a PB or to challenge yourself over this distance.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 59 ft ascent
Organised by ATW Events, this fantastic, traffic-free 5K takes place at the scenic National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham, offering a perfect setting for runners of all abilities.
  • Sun 21 Dec
  • £18-£20
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

ATW Nottingham Holme Run | 5K

Organised by ATW Events, this fantastic, traffic-free 5K takes place at the scenic National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham, offering a perfect setting for runners of all abilities.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running + 16 ft ascent
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a flat, out-and-back route along the River Thames then receive a bespoke medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Fri 26 Dec
  • £16-£18
Egham, Surrey, UK

Boxing Day Challenge | 5K

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a flat, out-and-back route along the River Thames then receive a bespoke medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
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 Moonlit Meadow Run 5K is a double Gold award-winning night trail running event and the original inspiration for the ‘Dark Skies Series’ of three night trail running events across Somerset.
  • Sat 7 Feb 2026
  • £20
Taunton, Somerset, UK

Dark Skies Series | Moonlit Meadow Run | 5K Night Run

The Moonlit Meadow Run 5K is a double Gold award-winning night trail running event and the original inspiration for the ‘Dark Skies Series’ of three night trail running events across Somerset.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 8 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 46 ft ascent
A trail race event that is flat and fast and perfect for a PB and also brilliant for a beginner or the runner who wants to do their own pace with bespoke medal and treats at the finish line.
  • Sat 14 Feb 2026
  • £15-£17
Bingley, West Yorkshire, UK

Besotted at Bingley | 5K

A trail race event that is flat and fast and perfect for a PB and also brilliant for a beginner or the runner who wants to do their own pace with bespoke medal and treats at the finish line.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 115 ft ascent
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend”. Looking for a friendly, scenic 5K running event in Yorkshire?
  • Sun 15 Feb 2026
  • £14-£16
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in Rodley | 5K

“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend”. Looking for a friendly, scenic 5K running event in Yorkshire?

  • Enter online
  • PB
  • Age 14 & over
  • 5 km road running + 0 ft ascent
Get involved in the historic market town of Oundle for the return of the 5K event on gently undulating roads around pretty Northamptonshire villages.
  • Sun 1 Mar 2026
  • £19
Oundle, Northamptonshire, UK

Oundle 5K

Get involved in the historic market town of Oundle for the return of the 5K event on gently undulating roads around pretty Northamptonshire villages.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • PB
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running + 108 ft ascent
Join this fantastic experience on a completely flat course – perfect for achieving your personal best over a certified, accurate route, with free race photo, custom medal and friendly support!
  • Sun 8 Mar 2026
  • £20-£22
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

ATW Nottingham Holme Run | 5K

Join this fantastic experience on a completely flat course – perfect for achieving your personal best over a certified, accurate route, with free race photo, custom medal and friendly support!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running + 7 ft ascent
This disused airfield has a fast, flat, tarmac course with no sharp corners, and the surrounding tree cover makes for relatively still conditions on most days - but your PB or run stress-free.
  • Sun 15 Mar 2026
  • £16-£18
Saffron Walden, Essex, UK

ATW Debden 5K

This disused airfield has a fast, flat, tarmac course with no sharp corners, and the surrounding tree cover makes for relatively still conditions on most days - but your PB or run stress-free.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running + 46 ft ascent
Kickstart your season with the Flapjack 5K — a friendly, fast, and flat run on Torbay Velopark’s smooth tarmac, with a delicious flapjack reward at the finish!
  • Sun 15 Mar 2026
  • £10-£18
Paignton, Devon, UK

Flapjack 5K

Kickstart your season with the Flapjack 5K — a friendly, fast, and flat run on Torbay Velopark’s smooth tarmac, with a delicious flapjack reward at the finish!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for a friendly, scenic 5K running event in Yorkshire?
  • Sat 28 Mar 2026
  • £14-£16
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK

Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Slawit | 5K

“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for a friendly, scenic 5K running event in Yorkshire?

  • Enter online
  • PB
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km road running + 89 ft ascent
Gear up for an adrenaline-packed 5K running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit with fast laps, great support and distances suited to every runner’s goals.
  • Sun 12 Apr 2026
  • £20-£22
Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire, UK

ATW Mallory Park Runs | 5K

Gear up for an adrenaline-packed 5K running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit with fast laps, great support and distances suited to every runner’s goals.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running + 144 ft ascent
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for a friendly, scenic 5K running event in Yorkshire?
  • Sat 18 Apr 2026
  • £15-£17
Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in Saltaire | 5K

“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for a friendly, scenic 5K running event in Yorkshire?

  • Enter online
  • PB
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km road running + 82 ft ascent
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.
  • Sun 3 May 2026
  • £18-£28
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK

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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Undulating
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km road running + 89 ft ascent
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.
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • £27-£29
Dereham, Norfolk, UK

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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 14 & over
  • 5 km multi terrain running + 62 ft ascent
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.
  • Sun 24 May 2026
  • £14-£16
Hull, East Yorkshire, UK

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.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for a friendly, scenic 5K running event in Yorkshire?
  • Sat 30 May 2026
  • £14-£16
Bingley, West Yorkshire, UK

Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Bingley | 5K

“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for a friendly, scenic 5K running event in Yorkshire?

  • Enter online
  • PB
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km road running + 102 ft ascent
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?
  • Sun 31 May 2026
  • £27-£29
Ware, Hertfordshire, UK

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?

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 14 & over
  • 5 km track and field
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.
  • Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • £18-£20
St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK

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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • PB
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running
Start and finish in the Royal Estate and enjoy a super scenic 5K route around the grounds of Sandringham Estate, The Royal Family’s winter retreat.
  • Sun 21 Jun 2026
  • £16-£18
Sandringham, Norfolk, UK

Run Sandringham 5K

Start and finish in the Royal Estate and enjoy a super scenic 5K route around the grounds of Sandringham Estate, The Royal Family’s winter retreat.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km road running
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'.
  • Sun 19 Jul 2026
  • £15-£60
Boston, Lincolnshire, UK

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'.

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Multi-terrain run

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