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Road 5K runs in UK 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.

  • 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
  • £20-£22
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
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 + 42 ft ascent
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!

  • 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
Who doesn't like cake?! The Great British Bake Run is back for another year with a totally unique baking competition with prizes on the day too!
  • Sat 22 Aug
  • £14-£26
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan

Great British Bake Run | Wales | 5K

Who doesn't like cake?! The Great British Bake Run is back for another year with a totally unique baking competition with prizes on the day too!

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 2 Aug
  • £15-£17
Darlington, County Durham

Darlington 10K, 5K, Junior 3K and Family Fun Run | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Tue 4 Aug
  • £9-£17
Exeter, Devon

Run Exe 5K Summer Series - Race 5

  • 5 km road running
  • Fri 14 Aug
  • £10-£12
York, North Yorkshire

EvenSplits York 5K Race Series - August

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 16 Aug
  • £19-£21
Hereford, Herefordshire

The Jon Ward Hereford 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 22 Aug
  • £19
Killin, Stirling

Killin 10K & 5K | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 22 Aug
  • £12-£15
Nelson, Lancashire

Craggrunner Sprint 5K

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

Menzies Stevenage Race Day | ASK Physio Stevenage 5K

  • 5 km road running

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