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5K runs in South Wales

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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?
  • Sat 30 May
  • £14-£26
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan

Rocky at 50 Run | Wales | 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
It's time to conquer the Cardiff Summer 5K, have a morning out with family, friends, or colleagues and enjoy the stunning Bute Park then receive your superb medal!
  • Sat 6 Jun
  • £25-£28
Cardiff

Conquer Cardiff Summer | 5K

It's time to conquer the Cardiff Summer 5K, have a morning out with family, friends, or colleagues and enjoy the stunning Bute Park then receive your superb medal!

  • 5 km road running
Who hasn't completed a race, sworn they will never run again and then booked onto another one the following day?!
  • Sat 25 Jul
  • £14-£26
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan

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
Who doesn't like cake?! The Great British Bake Run is back for another year with a totally unique baking competition with prizes on the day too!
  • Sat 22 Aug
  • £14-£26
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan

Great British Bake Run | Wales | 5K

Who doesn't like cake?! The Great British Bake Run is back for another year with a totally unique baking competition with prizes on the day too!

  • 5 km road running
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, Cardiff!
  • Sun 1 Nov
  • £20-£30
Cardiff

Cardiff 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, Cardiff!

  • 5 km road running
Come and join the Christmas Carol Bobble Hat 5K Run in the picturesque Dare Valley in Wales! At this event you can earn yourself a running buff as well as one of the incredible themed medals!
  • Sun 20 Dec
  • £26-£36
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan

The Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run | Wales | 5K

Come and join the Christmas Carol Bobble Hat 5K Run in the picturesque Dare Valley in Wales! At this event you can earn yourself a running buff as well as one of the incredible themed medals!

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 9 May
  • £25
Port Talbot, West Glamorgan

Wild Hybrid Wales - Margam Country Park Solos | 5K Ruck Run

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 10 May
  • £20-£22
Port Talbot, West Glamorgan

Margam Wild Trail Runs | 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Wed 20 May
  • £11-£13
Cardiff

SSAFA Cardiff 5K Road Race Series - Race 1

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 24 May
  • £25
Swansea, West Glamorgan

Swansea 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Wed 3 Jun
  • £11-£13
Cardiff

SSAFA Cardiff 5K Road Race Series - Race 2

  • 5 km road running
  • Tue 16 Jun
  • £14.95
Swansea, West Glamorgan

The Bay 5K Series - Race 1

  • 5 km road running
  • Thu 16 Jul
  • £14.95
Swansea, West Glamorgan

The Bay 5K Series - Race 2

  • 5 km road running
  • Wed 22 Jul
  • £11-£13
Cardiff

SSAFA Cardiff 5K Road Race Series - Race 3

  • 5 km road running
  • Thu 27 Aug
  • £14.95
Swansea, West Glamorgan

The Bay 5K Series - Race 3

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 3 Oct
  • £16-£20
Newport, Isle of Wight

Dash in the Dark Isle of Wight

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 11 Apr 2027
  • £25
Cardiff

Bigmoose Ultra Fun Run | 5K

  • 5 km trail running

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