5K runs in South West

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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.

Sat 16 Aug
3 charities

Sat 16 Aug
3 charities

Badminton, Gloucestershire, UK

Tough Mudder South West | 5K

Secure your charity place in Tough Mudder South West today. Challenge yourself through mud and over obstacles while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!

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Flat
Traffic free
Fundraising optional
Age 14 & over

5 km multi terrain running

One Fyne Night is a beautiful, friendly and welcoming, Gold award-winning 5K summer evening trail running event set in the Fyne Court Estate in the Quantock Hills National Landscape with top reviews!

Sat 16 Aug
£20

Sat 16 Aug
£20

Bridgwater, Somerset, UK

One Fyne Night | 5K

One Fyne Night is a beautiful, friendly and welcoming, Gold award-winning 5K summer evening trail running event set in the Fyne Court Estate in the Quantock Hills National Landscape with top reviews!

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Undulating
Age 8 & over

5 km trail running

A beautiful 5K trail race on the South West Coast Path for runners (and walkers) of all abilities with chip timing and eco medals for all, as part of the festival weekend.

Sat 30 Aug
£20

Sat 30 Aug
£20

Kingsbridge, Devon, UK

Something Wild Festival | 5K Run

A beautiful 5K trail race on the South West Coast Path for runners (and walkers) of all abilities with chip timing and eco medals for all, as part of the festival weekend.

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Undulating
Age 12 & over

5 km trail running + 627 ft ascent

A fun evening run for all! This beautiful coastal route takes in the Bournemouth Pier and promenade at dusk. It's all about the experience, not how fast you can complete it. Walk, jog or run!

Sat 11 Oct
£24.75-£33
5 charities

Sat 11 Oct
£24.75-£33
5 charities

Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Bournemouth Supernova 5K

A fun evening run for all! This beautiful coastal route takes in the Bournemouth Pier and promenade at dusk. It's all about the experience, not how fast you can complete it. Walk, jog or run!

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Undulating
Traffic free
Age 11 & over

5 km road running

The Mendip Aurora 5K night trail run kicks off the award-winning ‘Dark Skies Series’ of three night trail running events across Somerset.

Sat 1 Nov
£20

Sat 1 Nov
£20

Winscombe, Somerset, UK

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.

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Undulating
Traffic free
Age 8 & over

5 km trail running + 179 m ascent

An exciting 5K trail 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.

Sat 29 Nov
£21

Sat 29 Nov
£21

Torpoint, Cornwall, UK

Night on the Edge | 5K

An exciting 5K trail 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.

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Age 12 & over

5 km trail running + 801 ft ascent

Sat 29 Nov
£21

Sat 29 Nov
£21

Torpoint, Cornwall, UK

Night on the Edge | 5K Canix

An exciting 5K trail 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.

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Age 12 & over

5 km trail running + 801 ft ascent

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.

Sat 17 Jan 2026
£22

Sat 17 Jan 2026
£22

Exeter, Devon, UK

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
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Age 8 & over

5 km trail running + 447 ft ascent

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.

Sat 17 Jan 2026
£20

Sat 17 Jan 2026
£20

Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, UK

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.

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Hilly
Traffic free
Age 8 & over

5 km trail running + 528 ft ascent

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.

Sat 7 Feb 2026
£20

Sat 7 Feb 2026
£20

Taunton, Somerset, UK

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.

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PB
Traffic free
Age 8 & over

5 km trail running + 46 ft ascent

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!

Sun 21 Jun 2026
£21-£25

Sun 21 Jun 2026
£21-£25

Minehead, Somerset, UK

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!