5K runs in South West
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- Sun 26 Apr
- £37.50-£39.50
London Calling
Missed out on the London Marathon Ballot? No probem! 'London Calling' is the special 'Not London' event!
- 7 hrs multi terrain running + 33 ft ascent
- Sun 3 May
- £18
The Bluebell Bash | 5K
Be sure to add this 5K trail run through scenic bluebell forests to your spring running calendar. With gorgeous scenery and a finisher’s medal to take home, it's for everyone.
- 5 km trail running + 174 ft ascent
- Sat 9 May
- £20
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.
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 16 May
- £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.
- Fun run 2
- 5K run
- CaniCross 2
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 17 May
- £37.50-£39.50
SoBo Series | Volume 3 | Good Vibrations
Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.
- 7 hrs road running
- Sun 21 Jun
- £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!
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sun 5 Jul
- £17-£19
English Riviera Race | 5K
Run Torquay’s new closed-road 5K loop at the English Riviera Race; smooth tarmac, chip timing, medals, measured course under UK Athletics rules.
- 5 km road running + 164 ft ascent
- Fri 28 Aug
- £12-£25
Wimbleball Lake Trail Races
Great trails with a small section of tarmac as you run over the dam. Both distances feature scenic off-road trails and lake views, with camping and a full festival weekend of races.
- 5K run
- CaniCross 2
- 10K run
- Sun 20 Sep
- £37.50-£39.50
Something to Talk About
Set in the heart of the beautiful New Forest, with a Grade I listed 'calendar' manor house as the backdrop, this is a technical trail loop suitable for all abilities.
- 7 hrs trail running + 404 ft ascent
- Sun 27 Sep
- £37.50-£39.50
SoBo Series | Volume 4 | Stop me (if you think you've heard this one before)
Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.
- 7 hrs road running
- Sat 10 Oct
- £25.50-£34
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.
- 5 km road running
- Sat 14 Nov
- £21
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 night trail running events across Somerset.
- 5 km trail running + 46 ft ascent
- Sun 15 Nov
- £20-£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!
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 21 Nov
- £10-£25
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.
- Fun run 2
- 5K run
- CaniCross 2
- 10K run
- Sun 13 Dec
- £37.50-£39.50
Step into Christmas
Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.
- 7 hrs road running
- Sat 16 Jan 2027
- £20
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.
- 5 km trail running + 447 ft ascent
- Sat 16 Jan 2027
- £21
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.
- 5 km trail running + 528 ft ascent
- Sat 20 Mar 2027
- £21
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.
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 3 May
- £9-£13
Saltash Half Marathon and 5K+ and Fun Run | 5K+
- 5.13 km road running