Road 5K runs in East of England
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- Sat 20 Dec
- £27-£29
Christmas Canter | 5K
It's December, so what better way to finish the year than with a Christmas event? Follow the Windmill Way route for 5K.
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- Hilly
- Age 18 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sat 17 Jan 2026
- £27-£29
Windmill Way Wander | 5K
It's New Year! So what better way to start the year than with an event? Come to the Suffolk Running Centre and follow the Windmill Way route for 5K.
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- Hilly
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 1 Mar 2026
- £19-£21
ATW Great Yarmouth Seafront Half Marathon, 10K & 5K | 5K
Combines the thrill of running and the picturesque charm of Great Yarmouth over a fast-paced course through the town's rich history and vibrant landscapes.
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- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 15 Mar 2026
- £16-£18
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.
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- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running + 46 ft ascent
- Sun 26 Apr 2026
- £27-£29
The Other Run | 5K
On the same day as the famous marathon in London, why not come along to The "Other" Run? Complete 5K and earn a Zig Zag medal too.
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- Undulating
- Age 18 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 7 Jun 2026
- £27-£29
Valley of the Owls Run | 5K
This route takes in the Valley of the Owls in Suffolk, with some of the oldest roads in England and very beautiful countryside.
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- Age 18 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 14 Jun 2026
- £18-£20
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.
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- PB
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 21 Jun 2026
- £16-£18
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.
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- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sat 22 Aug 2026
- £27-£29
The Lucky Clover | 5K
Your race, your pace, your distance! 5K runners will explore the Goldling Hills route which is on road and receive a special bespoke medal too.
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- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sat 5 Sep 2026
- £18-£20
Bedford 5K
More than just a running race. Join thousands at Bedfordshire’s most popular weekend of running with festival magic, live music, bar, yoga, kids zone, street food, outdoor cinema and fun fair!
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- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running + 33 ft ascent
- Sun 11 Oct 2026
- £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.
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- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 4 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sat 7 Nov 2026
- £16-£18
ATW Remembrance Runs | 5K
Join ATW for the 5K Remembrance Run at The Carver Barracks, (Formerly Debden Airfield), in Essex to help honour our fallen heroes and raise money for this fantastic military charity.
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- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running + 46 ft ascent
- Sun 1 Mar 2026
Chelmsford Half Marathon, 10K and 5K | 5K
- 5 km road running + 79 ft ascent