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- Sun 25 Jan
- £14-£16
Bridlington | 5K
Brace yourself for this out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the front at Bridlington. The course is great underfoot.
- 5 km multi terrain running + 118 ft ascent
- Sun 1 Feb
- £15-£17
Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle | 5K
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this winter on your choice of distance, along the flat towpath for runners of all abilities, from novices to PB chasers!
- 5 km trail running + 56 ft ascent
- Sat 7 Feb
- £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!
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 7 Feb
- £26-£28
Lincoln Culture Run I | 5K
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, medal and goody bag.
- 5 km trail running + 33 ft ascent
- Sat 7 Feb
- £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.
- 5 km trail running + 46 ft ascent
- Sun 8 Feb
- £33-£38
Run for Cake | 4 Hour
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for another 4-hour running challenge! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
- 4 hrs trail running
- Sat 14 Feb
- £15-£17
Besotted at Bingley | 5K
A trail race event that is flat and fast and perfect for a PB and also brilliant for a beginner or the runner who wants to do their own pace with bespoke medal and treats at the finish line.
- 5 km trail running + 115 ft ascent
- Sat 14 Feb
- £14-£16
Hull Culture Run I | 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 (nice and flat) then receive a medal and goody bag at the finish!
- 5 km trail running + 143 ft ascent
- Sat 14 Feb
- £23-£27
The Racoon Rocket Run | 5K
Come and join The Racoon Rocket Run 5K and earn yourself a beautiful medal with an adorable picture of a fluffy raccoon on it! What more could you ask for?
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 15 Feb
- £17-£25
Smurf Run | North | 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!
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 21 Feb
- £23-£27
The Rubber Ducky Dash | 5K
For this 5K run, not only will you earn a super cute rubber duck themed medal, but also your very own rubber ducky to take home with you!
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 21 Feb
- £25-£27
Any Kind of Weather Runner | 5K
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, medal and goody bag.
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 22 Feb
- £27-£29
Thetford Festival of Running | 5K
New venue! Come and enjoy the paths, trails and woodland of Thetford Forest over 5K distance with fantastic support, community feel, and a medal at the finish!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 22 Feb
- £15-£27
The Doughnut Dash | Northampton | 5K
Come and join The Doughnut Dash 5K! At this event you can earn yourself a super fun medal along with some doughnuts at the finish line to celebrate your achievement!
- 5 km trail running + 26 ft ascent
- Sat 28 Feb
- £23-£27
The Giraffe Gallop | 5K
There's another animal inspired event for you, the featured animal this time is a giraffe! The medal, as always, is incredible and definitely one to add to your animal collection!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 1 Mar
- £22-£27
St Davids Day Dragon Run | 5K
Come and get involved in the second St David's Day 5K Dragon Run in the beautiful Dare Valley Country Park in, of course, Wales!
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 7 Mar
- £18-£20.50
Loggerheads Trail 5K & 10K
The courses are challenging but the event environment is relaxed and friendly. Runners of all abilities can get involved and enjoy a run out on those fabulous trails.
- 5K run
- CaniCross
- 10K run
- Sat 7 Mar
- £23-£27
The Panda Plod | 5K
Here's a 5K animal-inspired event for you. The featured animal this time is a panda! The medal, as always, is incredible and definitely one to add to your collection!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 8 Mar
- £37.50-£39.50
Wight Riot
Enjoy stunning coastal views on this flexible-distance run at Milford on Sea, following an out-and-back route beside Sturt Pond and the Isle of Wight — perfect for all abilities.
- 7 hrs multi terrain running + 47 ft ascent
- Sat 14 Mar
- £23-£27
The Sloth Scamper | 5K
Come and join in The Sloth Scamper 5K where slow is the new fast, and you can earn yourself a medal with an adorable sloth on to boot. Anyone know what a group of sloths is called?
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 21 Mar
- £23-£27
The Flying Fox | 5K
Come and join The Flying Fox 5K event! Are you as cunning and as quick as a fox and fancy showcasing your running skills?
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 21 Mar
- £15-£27
The Flying Fox | Northampton | 5K
Come and join in for The Flying Fox 5K event! Are you as cunning and as quick as a fox and fancy showcasing your running skills?
- 5 km trail running + 26 ft ascent
- Sat 28 Mar
- £37.50-£39.50
Intergalactic
Run your way across the galaxy on a fun, flexible lapped course where you choose the distance, set the pace and earn an out-of-this-world finisher’s medal in the stunning Hurn Forest.
- 7 hrs trail running + 56 ft ascent
- Sat 28 Mar
- £23-£27
Milkshake Meander | 5K
"My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard"... not quite sure where we're going with this but come and join this fantasic Milkshake Meander event!
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 28 Mar
- £26-£28
Finish Line Run | 5K
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, medal and goody bag.
- 5 km trail running + 33 ft ascent