Road 5K runs
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- Sun 7 Jun
- £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.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 7 Jun
- £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!
- 5 km road running
- Sun 14 Jun
- £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!
- 5 km road running
- Sun 14 Jun
- £20-£22
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
- Sat 4 Jul
- £25-£30
FixAddiction 5K
A superb summer's day of running at the stunning Olympic venue which boasts fast, flat courses with closed roads. Get together with friends, family or colleagues and be part of this great event!
- 5 km road running
- Sun 5 Jul
- £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!
- 5 km road running
- Sun 5 Jul
- £17-£19
English Riviera Race | 5K
Run Torquay’s new closed-road 5K loop at the English Riviera Race; smooth tarmac, chip timing, medals, measured course under UK Athletics rules.
- 5 km road running + 164 ft ascent
- Fri 10 Jul
- £16
Rye Summer 10K & 5K Series | Race Three | 5K
Enjoy every spellbinding step of a 5K 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
- Sat 11 Jul
- £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?!
- 5 km road running
- Sat 25 Jul
- £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?!
- 5 km road running
- Fri 7 Aug
- £20-£22
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
- Fri 7 Aug
- £16
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
- Sat 22 Aug
- £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.
- 5 km road running
- Fri 4 Sep
- £16
Rye Summer 5K Series | Race Five | 5K
Enjoy every spellbinding step of a 5K 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
- Sat 5 Sep
- £19-£21
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
- Fri 11 Sep
- £27-£30
AJ Bell Great North 5K
The AJ Bell Great North 5K is the curtain-raiser event for the North East’s biggest weekend of sport! It’s a fun, flat 5k dash around Newcastle and Gateshead’s vibrant Quayside.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 13 Sep
- £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.
- 3.3 miles road running + 128 ft ascent
- Thu 17 Sep
- £25-£30
The City v Wharf Run Challenge | 5K
The challenge is back on! Who will reign supreme - City or Wharf? It's time to get competitive and bring the victory to your team.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 27 Sep
- £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.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 11 Oct
- £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.
- 5 km road running
- Fri 16 Oct
- From £16
ATW Neon Run 5K
Get ready to light up your Friday night at the brand-new ATW 5K Neon Run, an exciting evening running event coming to Cyclopark in Gravesend.
- 5 km road running
- Sat 17 Oct
- £27-£30
AJ Bell Great South 5K
Kicking off the famous weekend of running on a route with beautiful views across the Solent, an incredible atmosphere, lovely fresh sea air and a fast and flat route with PB potential.
- 5 km road running
- Sat 7 Nov
- From £16
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
- Sat 7 Nov
- £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.
- 5 km road running + 113 m ascent
- Sun 8 Nov
- £21.50-£23.50
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