5K runs in South East
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- Sat 21 Feb
- £23-£27
The Rubber Ducky Dash | 5K
For this 5K run, not only will you earn a super cute rubber duck themed medal, but also your very own rubber ducky to take home with you!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 22 Feb
- £23-£27
The Wacky Run | 5K
Time to get nostalgic with the Wacky Run! I'm sure a lot of us can remember this fun cartoon and some of the crazy characters such as Dick Dastardly and Muttley, Penelope Pitstop and The Ant Hill Mob.
- 5 km road running
- Sat 28 Feb
- £23-£27
The Giraffe Gallop | 5K
There's another animal inspired event for you, the featured animal this time is a giraffe! The medal, as always, is incredible and definitely one to add to your animal collection!
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 7 Mar
- £23-£27
The Panda Plod | 5K
Here's a 5K animal-inspired event for you. The featured animal this time is a panda! The medal, as always, is incredible and definitely one to add to your collection!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 8 Mar
- £37.50-£39.50
Wight Riot
Enjoy stunning coastal views on this flexible-distance run at Milford on Sea, following an out-and-back route beside Sturt Pond and the Isle of Wight — perfect for all abilities.
- 7 hrs multi terrain running + 47 ft ascent
- Sun 8 Mar
- £23-£27
One ‘Hull’ Of A Run | 5K
Come and join in for The Hull Run, where you can run anywhere from 3km to running for the entire 7 hours, as always it's a super fleixble and inclusive event for everyone to enjoy!
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 14 Mar
- £23-£27
The Sloth Scamper | 5K
Come and join in The Sloth Scamper 5K where slow is the new fast, and you can earn yourself a medal with an adorable sloth on to boot. Anyone know what a group of sloths is called?
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 21 Mar
- £23-£27
The Flying Fox | 5K
Come and join The Flying Fox 5K event! Are you as cunning and as quick as a fox and fancy showcasing your running skills?
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 22 Mar
- £25-£32
The Dashing Dog Charity Run | 5K
Come and join in for Dashing Dog Charity run along the picturesque River Thames, not only is the scenery beautiful and you will earn one of the awesome medals for your 5K!
- 5 km road running
- Sat 28 Mar
- £23-£27
Milkshake Meander | 5K
"My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard"... not quite sure where we're going with this but come and join this fantasic Milkshake Meander event!
- 5 km trail running
- Thu 2 Apr
- £23-£27
Eggcellent Easter Orange Run | 5K
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a fantastic Easter egg themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
- 5 km trail running
- Fri 3 Apr
- £23-£27
Eggcellent Easter Pink Run | 5K
The Eggcellent Easter Pink Run is the second event in the five-day series where you can earn the fantastic easter egg medal in pink!
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 4 Apr
- £23-£27
Eggcellent Easter Green Run | 5K
The Eggcellent Easter Green Run is the third event in the five-day series where you can earn the fantastic easter egg medal in green!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 5 Apr
- £23-£27
Eggcellent Easter Purple Run | 5K
The Eggcellent Easter Purple Run is the fourth event in the five day series where you can earn the fantastic easter egg medal, this time in purple!
- 5 km trail running
- Mon 6 Apr
- £23-£27
Eggcellent Easter Blue Run | 5K
The Eggcellent Easter Blue Run is the fifth and final event in the five day series where you can earn the fantastic easter egg medal, this time in blue!
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 11 Apr
- £23-£27
Love it or Hate it Run | 5K
Whether you are in the love it or hate it camp, I think we can all agree that the 5K medal is super cute and definitely one which you need to add to your collection!
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 18 Apr
- £23-£27
The London Run | 5K
Not made it into The London Marathon but still fancy getting a super awesome medal based on the iconic race set in the capital city? Come and enjoy a 5K instead!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 3 May
- £18-£28
MK Marathon Weekend | Rocket 5K
Shoot for the stars on the rapid Rocket Run! Join this fast rocket-fueled 5K with an 'out of this world' bling on a fast and flat point-to-point course from central Milton Keynes to Stadium MK.
- 5 km road running + 89 ft ascent
- Mon 4 May
- £20-£27
Bank Holiday Madness May | 5K
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a fantastic medal and goody bag at the finish!
- 5 km trail running
- Fri 8 May
- £16
Rye Summer 10K & 5K Series | Race One | 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
- Sat 9 May
- £25-£30
The All Nations Triathlon, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Run | 5K
The All Nations 5K run is a chance to don your country colours and feel like you are running for your country! If you love running or want to get together with others, then definitely take part!
- 5 km road running
- Sun 10 May
- £23-£27
The Spring Lucky Dip Run | 5K
Come and join the Spring 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 trail running
- Sun 10 May
- £25-£30
Run Whitstable & Herne Bay May 5K, 10K and Half Marathon | 5K
Run the beautiful Kent coastline from Whitstable to Herne Bay in this friendly spring event, offering a 5K for runners of all abilities.
- 5 km road running
- Sat 16 May
- £23-£27
Rocky at 50 Run | 5K
Come and celebrate 50 years since the release of the iconic Rocky film! Have you got the Eye of The Tiger, the guts to get the glory and the will to rise up to the challenge and run 5K?
- 5 km road running
- Fri 5 Jun
- £16
Rye Summer 10K & 5K Series | Race Two | 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