Road 5K runs in August 2026

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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.

Sun 2 Aug
£26

Shrewsbury, Shropshire

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.

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Age 15 & over

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.

Fri 7 Aug
£22-£24

Colchester, Essex

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.

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Age 11 & over

Enjoy every spellbinding step through the stunning landscape of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in this exceptional summer series. Enter one or enter more and watch your times improve.

Fri 7 Aug
£16

Rye, East Sussex

Rye Summer 10K & 5K Series | Race Four | 5K

Enjoy every spellbinding step through the stunning landscape of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in this exceptional summer series. Enter one or enter more and watch your times improve.

5 km road running

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Age 11 & over

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.

Sat 8 Aug
£28

Windsor, Buckinghamshire

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

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Age 11 & over

Who doesn't like cake?! The Great British Bake 5K Run is back for another year! The medal is a fantastic cupcake which doubles up as a magnet to go on your fridge!

Sun 9 Aug
£15-£27

Staines, Surrey

Great British Bake Run | 5K

Who doesn't like cake?! The Great British Bake 5K Run is back for another year! The medal is a fantastic cupcake which doubles up as a magnet to go on your fridge!