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5K runs in South East

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Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on an out-and-back route along the River Thames then receive a medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Wed 31 Dec
  • £16-£18
Egham, Surrey, UK

River Thames Run | 5K

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on an out-and-back route along the River Thames then receive a medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
Kick off the year with a motivating run—5K, marathon, or 50K! Shake off festive indulgence, spark your New Year’s resolutions, and embrace the challenge together and start strong this day.
  • Thu 1 Jan 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

New Years Day Run | 5K

Kick off the year with a motivating run—5K, marathon, or 50K! Shake off festive indulgence, spark your New Year’s resolutions, and embrace the challenge together and start strong this day.

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on an out-and-back route along an old railway line (quite flat) then receive a Rhino medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Sat 3 Jan 2026
  • £16-£18
Egham, Surrey, UK

Rhino Run | 5K

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on an out-and-back route along an old railway line (quite flat) then receive a Rhino medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
Come and get involved in this Rise From The Ashes Run at The Last Hop in Staines, as long as you complete at least 3km you will be rewarded with one of the incredible phoenix medals!
  • Sat 10 Jan 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Rise From The Ashes Run | South | 5K

Come and get involved in this Rise From The Ashes Run at The Last Hop in Staines, as long as you complete at least 3km you will be rewarded with one of the incredible phoenix medals!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
The Dark Skies returns for an undulating yomp through Surrey’s muddy, rolling hills in Dorking. A thrilling nighttime 5K trail race with canicross. Medal, branded kit and hot food available too.
  • Sat 10 Jan 2026
  • £19
Dorking, Surrey, UK

Dark Skies Surrey Hills | 5K

The Dark Skies returns for an undulating yomp through Surrey’s muddy, rolling hills in Dorking. A thrilling nighttime 5K trail race with canicross. Medal, branded kit and hot food available too.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 139 m ascent
Come and join in Winter 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!
  • Sat 24 Jan 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Winter Lucky Dip Run | 5K

Come and join in Winter 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
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
Come and join in The Highland Hotfoot because who doesn't love those furry Highland Cows and therefore want a medal of them!
  • Sat 7 Feb 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Highland Hotfoot | 5K

Come and join in The Highland Hotfoot because who doesn't love those furry Highland Cows and therefore want a medal of them!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
Come and join The Racoon Rocket Run 5K and earn yourself a beautiful medal with an adorable picture of a fluffy raccoon on it! What more could you ask for?
  • Sat 14 Feb 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Racoon Rocket Run | 5K

Come and join The Racoon Rocket Run 5K and earn yourself a beautiful medal with an adorable picture of a fluffy raccoon on it! What more could you ask for?

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
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!
  • Sat 21 Feb 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

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!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
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.
  • Sun 22 Feb 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

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.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km road running
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!
  • Sat 28 Feb 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

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!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
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!
  • Sat 7 Mar 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

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!

  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
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.
  • Sun 8 Mar 2026
  • £37.50-£39.50
Lymington, Hampshire, UK

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.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Event village
  • Coast
  • Age 18 & over
  • 7 hrs multi terrain running + 47 ft ascent
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?
  • Sat 14 Mar 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

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?

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
Come and join The Flying Fox 5K event! Are you as cunning and as quick as a fox and fancy showcasing your running skills?
  • Sat 21 Mar 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

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?

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
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!
  • Sun 22 Mar 2026
  • £25-£32
Staines, Surrey, UK

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!

  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km road running
"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!
  • Sat 28 Mar 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

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!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
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!
  • Thu 2 Apr 2026
  • £23-£27
Egham, Surrey, UK

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!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
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!
  • Fri 3 Apr 2026
  • £23-£27
Egham, Surrey, UK

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!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
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!
  • Sat 4 Apr 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

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!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
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!
  • Sun 5 Apr 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

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!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
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!
  • Mon 6 Apr 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

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!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
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!
  • Sat 11 Apr 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

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!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
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!
  • Sat 18 Apr 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

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!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
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.
  • Sun 3 May 2026
  • £18-£28
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK

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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Undulating
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km road running + 89 ft ascent

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