5K runs in South West
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- Sat 1 Nov
- £20
Dark Skies Series | Mendip Aurora | 5K Night Run
The Mendip Aurora 5K night trail run kicks off the award-winning ‘Dark Skies Series’ of three night trail running events across Somerset.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 8 & over
- 5 km trail running + 179 m ascent
- Sat 8 Nov
- £25-£30
Poole 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, Poole!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- All ages
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 9 Nov
- £25-£30
Bristol 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, Bristol!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Hilly
- All ages
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 22 Nov
- £10-£24
Dark Dart Dash
Experience the thrill of night running on Dartmoor’s trails, with headtorches lighting the way through rugged terrain, stunning scenery and an unforgettable atmosphere under the stars.
- Families
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Event village
- Sustainability policy
- Age 3 & over
- Fun run 2
- 5K run
- CaniCross 2
- 10K run
- Sat 29 Nov
- £21-£35
Night on the Edge
A choice of distances run at night on a spectacular part of the Cornish South West Coast Path - from Cremyll at Mount Edgcumbe - over a challenging course with incredible atmosphere.
- Families
- Newcomers
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Event village
- Park
- Age 12 & over
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- CaniCross 3
- Sun 7 Dec
- £11-£16
Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash | 5K
Get ready to pull on your Santa suit and bring the festive fun to the trails!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 17 Jan 2026
- £22
Haldon Night | 5K
Popular night-time trail races through Haldon Forest with beer, mince pies and medals for finishers! A range of distances to cater for all ages. Fun for all the family with fancy dress awards too.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 8 & over
- 5 km trail running + 447 ft ascent
- Sat 17 Jan 2026
- £20
Dark Skies Series | Storm the Fort | 5K Night Run
Storm the Fort 5K is the Gold award-winning event in the ‘Dark Skies Series’ of night trail running events, a three-event series taking part across Somerset.
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Traffic free
- Age 8 & over
- 5 km trail running + 528 ft ascent
- Sat 7 Feb 2026
- £20
Dark Skies Series | Moonlit Meadow Run | 5K Night Run
The Moonlit Meadow Run 5K is a double Gold award-winning night trail running event and the original inspiration for the ‘Dark Skies Series’ of three night trail running events across Somerset.
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 8 & over
- 5 km trail running + 46 ft ascent
- Sat 16 May 2026
- £9-£28
Roadford Lake Trail Races
By popular demand, a selection of trail races has been added to the multi-sports weekend at the scenic Roadford Lake, with an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere, and lakeside camping.
- Families
- Trees not tees
- Newcomers
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Event village
- Rural
- Sustainability policy
- Age 3 & over
- Fun run 2
- 5K run
- CaniCross 2
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 21 Jun 2026
- £21-£25
Man vs Moor | Light | 5K of Fun
Take on Exmoor’s toughest challenge over 5K and battle the elements in a most exclusive and challenging event combining running, scrambling, tunneling and optional swimming!
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 8 & over
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sat 15 Aug 2026
- £75
Tough Mudder South West | 5K
Perfect for those first-time Mudders, this is the flattest course of the series. Nestled in the rugged charm of the English countryside, it's a gruelling challenge to push you to your limits.
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Fundraising optional
- Age 14 & over
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sat 10 Oct 2026
- £25.50
- 2 charities
Bournemouth Supernova 5K
A magical dusk 5K along Bournemouth’s seafront — walk, jog or run beneath the glow of the setting sun and the sparkle of the pier lights.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 26 Oct
5K and 10K Series - Abbey 104FM | 5K
- 5 km road running + 207 ft ascent
- Sat 15 Nov
The Maverick Exposure Lights Dark Castle | Short
- 5 km trail running + 120 m ascent
- Sun 21 Dec
5K and 10K Series - St Margaret’s Hospice | 5K
- 5 km road running + 207 ft ascent
- Sat 14 Feb 2026
The Bristol 5K and 10K Winter Warmer Run | 5K
- 5 km trail running