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Road 5K runs in East Midlands

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A great opportunity to be part of the day's events but over a shorter distance. Run the start and finish of the half marathon route with an exclusive link section through the beautiful Beckets Park.
  • Sun 13 Sep
  • £17
Northampton, Northamptonshire

The Amazing Northampton Run | 3 Mile Fun Run

A great opportunity to be part of the day's events but over a shorter distance. Run the start and finish of the half marathon route with an exclusive link section through the beautiful Beckets Park.

  • 3.3 miles road running + 128 ft ascent
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Nottingham!
  • Sat 7 Nov
  • £20-£30
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Nottingham MoRun | 5K

MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Nottingham!

  • 5 km road running
Fast, flat, food! Boasting a scenic 5K route, a hot drink and slice of cake at the end and a flat and fast course, what's not to be loved? A sure-fire hit with runners of all levels.
  • Sun 8 Nov
  • £21.50-£23.50
Boston, Lincolnshire

Mallard Cake Dash | 5K

Fast, flat, food! Boasting a scenic 5K route, a hot drink and slice of cake at the end and a flat and fast course, what's not to be loved? A sure-fire hit with runners of all levels.

  • 5 km road running + 2 m ascent
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Derby!
  • Sat 14 Nov
  • £20-£30
Derby, Derbyshire

Derby MoRun | 5K

MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Derby!

  • 5 km trail running + 31 m ascent
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, jumble medal and goody bag.
  • Sun 29 Nov
  • £25-£27
Northampton, Northamptonshire

Rumble In The Jumble VI | 5K

Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, jumble medal and goody bag.

  • 5 km road running
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.
  • Sun 20 Dec
  • From £16
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

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
Gear up for an adrenaline-packed winter running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit!
  • Sun 17 Jan 2027
  • From £20
Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire

ATW Mallory Race Circuit Winter 5K

Gear up for an adrenaline-packed winter running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit!

  • 5 km road running + 144 ft ascent
  • Sun 17 May
  • £5
Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Redbrik Foundation Chesterfield 10K | Nuzest Chesterfield 5K Family Race

  • 5 km road running
  • Tue 26 May
  • £8-£10
Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Lincoln Wellington AC 5K Race Series - Race 1 | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 7 Jun
  • £14-£18
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

Stanwick Lakes Run Series - Summer Run | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Tue 30 Jun
  • £18-£20
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Holme Pierrepont Grand Prix Series - Embankment 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Tue 30 Jun
  • £8-£10
Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Lincoln Wellington AC 5K Race Series - Race 2 | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Fri 17 Jul
  • £22
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

5.30 Nottingham

  • 5 km road running
  • Fri 24 Jul
  • £10-£12
Newstead Village, Nottinghamshire

Newstead Abbey Dash 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Tue 28 Jul
  • £8-£10
Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Lincoln Wellington AC 5K Race Series - Race 3 | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Tue 25 Aug
  • £8-£10
Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Lincoln Wellington AC 5K Race Series - Race 4 | 5K

  • 5 km road running

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