Road 5K runs
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- Sat 6 Jun 2026
- £15-£27
Strawberry Shortcake Scamper | 5K
Who remembers the character Strawberry Shortcake and all her adorable friends like Orange Blossom and Lemon Meringue?! Here's your chance for a medal of her for your 5K!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & 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.
- Enter online
- Age 18 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 7 Jun 2026
- £23-£27
The Summer Lucky Dip Run | 5K
Come and join the Summer Lucky Dip Run! There is no set medal for this race, instead, you will get to choose your own from a selection of medals from past events!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 14 Jun 2026
- £23-£27
Labyrinth 40th Anniversary Run | 5K
Come and celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic film released in 1986! A cult classic from the 80s, one of Charlotte's favourite films, and who doesn't love David Bowie as the Goblin King!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & 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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- 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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 5 Jul 2026
- £23-£27
Will Run For Ice Cream | 5K
A run that you don't want to miss! The medal is incredible, and you can celebrate your achievements with some well-deserved ice cream!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sat 11 Jul 2026
- £23-£27
Ooops I Ran It Again | 5K
Who hasn't completed a race, sworn they will never run again and then booked onto another one the following day?!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sat 25 Jul 2026
- £22-£27
Ooops I Ran It Again | Wales | 5K
Who hasn't completed a race, sworn they will never run again and then booked onto another one the following day?!
- Enter online
- 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.
- Enter online
- 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!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running + 33 ft ascent
- Sun 13 Sep 2026
- £17
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.
- Chip timing
- Traffic free
- Age 5 & over
- 3.3 miles road running + 128 ft ascent
- Sun 27 Sep 2026
- £18
River Ness 5K
This welcoming 5K for runners of all abilities follows a flat route by the scenic River Ness, as part of the awe-inspiring Loch Ness Marathon festival weekend.
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 1 & over
- 5 km road running
- 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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- 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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running + 46 ft ascent
- Sat 7 Nov 2026
- £39.75
Supernova Forth Road Bridge 5K
Experience a dazzling 5K across the iconic Forth Road Bridge, moving at your own pace through vibrant light features in an accessible, unforgettable night-time challenge.
- Beginner-friendly
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Urban
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running + 113 m ascent
- Sun 15 Nov 2026
- £44
Run Alton Towers | 5K
The return of Run Alton Towers at the UK’s largest theme park! Run 5K through the picturesque gardens of the UK's largest theme park with a superb themed medal for all runners.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 21 Dec
5K and 10K Series - St Margaret’s Hospice | 5K
- 5 km road running + 207 ft ascent
- Sat 17 Jan 2026
Bellahouston Park 5K/10K/Half Marathon | 5K
- 5 km road running