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Trail 5K runs in August 2026

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Come and join in at Rodley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
  • Thu 6 Aug
  • £10-£12
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Rodley - Rock up n' Run | 5K

Come and join in at Rodley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.

  • 5 km trail running
Perfect for beginners or families looking for a taste of trail running amidst Bowhill’s forest paths. A friendly 5K that builds confidence and sparks adventure.
  • Sun 9 Aug
  • £20-£25
Selkirk, Scottish Borders, UK

Durty Trail Weekender | 5K Durty Dash

Perfect for beginners or families looking for a taste of trail running amidst Bowhill’s forest paths. A friendly 5K that builds confidence and sparks adventure.

  • 5 km trail running + 135 m ascent
Come and join in at Slaithwaite (Slawit) for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series 5K. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
  • Thu 13 Aug
  • £10-£12
Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, UK

Slawit-Rock up n' Run | 5K

Come and join in at Slaithwaite (Slawit) for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series 5K. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.

  • 5 km trail running + 89 ft ascent
Come and join in at Bingley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series 5K. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
  • Thu 20 Aug
  • £10-£12
Bingley, West Yorkshire, UK

Bingley-Rock up n' Run | 5K

Come and join in at Bingley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series 5K. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.

  • 5 km trail running + 98 ft ascent
Come and join in at Kirkstall for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series 5K. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
  • Thu 27 Aug
  • £10-£12
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Kirkstall Rock up n' Run | 5K

Come and join in at Kirkstall for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series 5K. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.

  • 5 km trail running + 56 ft ascent
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.
  • Fri 28 Aug
  • £12-£25
Dulverton, Somerset, UK

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
Whether you're looking to get some miles under your belt before The Great North Run or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the 5K event for you!
  • Sun 30 Aug
  • £17-£25
Durham, County Durham, UK

GNR & Time Turner | Durham | 5K

Whether you're looking to get some miles under your belt before The Great North Run or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the 5K event for you!

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 1 Aug
  • £30-£35
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Great Barrow Challenge | Day 10 | 5K

  • 5 km trail running + 558 ft ascent
  • Sun 2 Aug
  • From £27.50
Horsham, West Sussex, UK

Leonardslee x Summer | 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Fri 7 Aug
  • £20-£27
Egham, Surrey, UK

Midweek Chasing Numbers Aug | 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 8 Aug
  • £10-£25
Stirling, UK

The Maverick Ochil Hills Trail | Short - 5K

  • 5 km trail running + 161 m ascent
  • Fri 14 Aug
  • £20-£27
Egham, Surrey, UK

Midweek Medal Madness Run August | 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Fri 14 Aug
  • £12.50
Bristol, Somerset, UK

The Great Western Runners Towpath Series - Race 4

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 15 Aug
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

I'm Not Throwing Away My Shot Run | 5K

  • 5 km trail running

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