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Road 5K runs in East of England

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This route takes in the Valley of the Owls in Suffolk, with some of the oldest roads in England and very beautiful countryside.
  • Sun 7 Jun
  • £27-£29
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk

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.

  • 5 km road running
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
  • £20-£22
St Albans, Hertfordshire

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.

  • 5 km road running
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.

  • 5 km road running
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.
  • Sat 22 Aug
  • £27-£29
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk

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.

  • 5 km road running
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!
  • Sat 5 Sep
  • £21-£23
Bedford, Bedfordshire

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!

  • 5 km road running + 33 ft ascent
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.
  • Sun 11 Oct
  • £19.90
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

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.

  • 5 km road running
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.
  • Sat 7 Nov
  • From £18
Saffron Walden, Essex

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.

  • 5 km road running + 46 ft ascent
Combines the thrill of running and the picturesque charm of Great Yarmouth over a fast-paced 5K course through the town's rich history and vibrant landscapes. Ideal for PB-seekers and first-timers.
  • Sun 7 Mar 2027
  • From £16
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

ATW Great Yarmouth Seafront 5K

Combines the thrill of running and the picturesque charm of Great Yarmouth over a fast-paced 5K course through the town's rich history and vibrant landscapes. Ideal for PB-seekers and first-timers.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 2 May
  • FREE
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire

First Saturday of the Month 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 3 May
  • £18-£20
Ipswich, Suffolk

Ipswich Twilight 5K Race

  • 5 km road running
  • Fri 5 Jun
  • £15-£17
Norwich, Norfolk

EPIC Aylsham 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Fri 12 Jun
  • £18-£20
Bedford, Bedfordshire

Marston Forest 5K | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Fri 26 Jun
  • £15-£17
North Walsham, Norfolk

EPIC North Walsham 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 30 Aug
  • £15-£17
Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Menzies Stevenage Race Day | ASK Physio Stevenage 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 27 Sep
  • £13-£14
Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Hitchin Town Centre 5K

  • 5 km road running

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