5K runs with PB potential
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- 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
- 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
- Sun 8 Nov
- £28
Run Dorney Lake | November | 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 14 Nov
- £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
- Sat 14 Nov
- £21
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 night trail running events across Somerset.
- 5 km trail running + 46 ft ascent
- Sat 12 Dec
- £14-£16
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!
- 5 km trail running + 59 ft ascent
- Sat 12 Dec
- £28
Run Dorney Lake | December | 5K
Choose your distance and chase your personal best on the flat, chip-timed 5K
- 5 km road running
- Sun 13 Dec
- £37.50-£39.50
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.
- 7 hrs road running
- Sun 13 Dec
- £14-£16
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.
- 5 km trail running + 59 ft ascent
- Sun 20 Dec
- From £16
ATW Nottingham Holme Run | 5K
This fantastic, traffic-free, pancake-flat 5K takes place at the scenic National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham, offering a perfect setting for runners of all abilities.
- 5 km road running + 16 ft ascent
- Sat 26 Dec
- £16-£18
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!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 7 Jun
- £15.50-£17.50
Wythall & Hollywood Fun Run | 5K
- 5 km road running