5K runs in South East
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- Sat 25 Oct
- £23-£27
Scare Bear Run | 5K
Get involved in this spooky 5K Scare Bear Run! The Care Bears were a staple of anyone who grew up in the 80s and even if you never liked them, they make a super cute (slightly scary) medal to earn.
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 1 Nov
- £25-£30
Whitstable & Herne Bay MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Whitstable and Herne Bay!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- All ages
- 5 km road running
- Sun 9 Nov
- £25-£34
Remembrance Day Run | South | 5K
Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence, 5K run, then a Remembrance medal and goody bag at the finish.
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 9 Nov
- £25-£30
Southampton MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Southampton!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- All ages
- 5 km trail running
- Fri 14 Nov
- £20-£27
Midweek Chasing Numbers Nov | 5K
The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 16 Nov
- £23-£27
Smurf 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 Smurf-themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Fri 21 Nov
- £23-£27
Changed For Good Run | 5K
This is an extra special event to celebrate the release of a certain movie...the medal is TOP SECRET but it is absolutely 'wicked'...
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 23 Nov
- £19-£35
ATW Wendover Woods Trail Run & Canicross
Set in the stunning Wendover Woods, this is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself on scenic trails surrounded by beautiful woodland. Enjoy the fresh air, stunning views, and rewarding trails.
- Families
- Newcomers
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Event village
- Age 11 & over
- 5K run
- CaniCross
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 23 Nov
- £23-£27
Lord of The Run Part 3 | 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 themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 23 Nov
- £25-£30
Milton Keynes MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Milton Keynes!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- All ages
- 5 km trail running
- Fri 5 Dec
- £20-£27
The Christmas Jumper Jaunt | 5K
Join a 5K December midweek run and wear your most over-the-top Christmas jumper if you like!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 6 Dec
- £28-£32
A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat 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 bobble hat, themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Thu 25 Dec
- £23-£27
Christmas Day Cracker Run | 5K
Come and join the morning of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a Christmas present, themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Fri 26 Dec
- £28-£30
Boxing Day Challenge | 5K
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a flat, out-and-back route along the River Thames then receive a bespoke medal and goody bag at the finish!
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 27 Dec
- £23-£27
Year End Time Turner | 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 pick and mix medal and goody bag at the finish!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Wed 31 Dec
- £16-£18
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 + 0 ft ascent
- Thu 1 Jan 2026
- £23-£27
New Years Day Run | 5K
Yay it's 2026 and what better way to celebrate than running your first 5k/marathon/50k etc!!!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 3 Jan 2026
- £16-£18
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 + 0 ft ascent
- Fri 9 Jan 2026
- £20-£27
Midweek Chasing Numbers Jan | 5K
The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 10 Jan 2026
- £23-£27
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 + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 10 Jan 2026
- £19
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
- Sat 24 Jan 2026
- £23-£27
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 + 0 ft ascent
- Fri 6 Feb 2026
- £20-£27
Midweek Chasing Numbers Feb | 5K
The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 7 Feb 2026
- £23-£27
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 + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 14 Feb 2026
- £23-£27
The Racoon Rocket Run | 5K
Come and join in The Racoon Rocket Run and earn yourself a beautiful medal with an adorable picture of a fluffy racoon on! What more could you ask for??
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent