Trail 5K runs in May 2026
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- Mon 4 May
- £20-£27
Bank Holiday Madness May | 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 medal and goody bag at the finish!
- 5 km trail running
- Thu 7 May
- £10-£12
Kirkstall Rock up n' Run | 5K
Come and join in at Kirkstall for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5 km trail running + 56 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
- Sun 10 May
- £23-£27
The Spring Lucky Dip Run | 5K
Come and join the Spring Lucky Dip Run! There is no set medal for this race; instead, you will get to choose your own from a selection of medals from past events!
- 5 km trail running
- Thu 14 May
- £10-£12
Rodley - Rock up n' Run | 5K
Come and join in at Rodley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series 5K. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5 km trail running
- Fri 15 - Sun 17 May
- £30
- Early bird
Keswick Mountain Festival
The UK's top outdoor sports festival! Incredible entertainment, sports events, speakers, live music, activities, brand expo, bars, food, drink and much more.
- 5K run 2
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- 50K ultra run
- Fell run
- + 14 more races
- 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
- Sat 16 May
- £26-£28
Lincolnshire 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
- Thu 21 May
- £17-£25
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 1 | 5K
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this 5K run is for you! Themed medal too.
- 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
- Thu 21 May
- £10-£12
Saltaire - Rock up n' Run | 5K
Come and join in at Saltaire for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5 km trail running + 82 ft ascent
- Fri 22 May
- £17-£25
Dun Holm Challenge - Day 2 | 5K
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this 5K run is for you! Durham-themed medal too.
- 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
- Sat 23 May
- £33-£38
Farmmageddon | 5K
Can you survive Farmmageddon? A fantastic 5.3K loop through the lovely grounds of Hyde Hall Farm as part of the Farmmageddon endurance weekend.
- 5 km trail running + 164 ft ascent
- Sat 23 May
- £17-£25
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 3 | 5K
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this 5K run is for you! Durham-themed medal too.
- 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
- Sun 24 May
- £17-£25
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 4 | 5K
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this 5K run is for you! Durham-themed medal too.
- 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
- Sun 24 May
- £14-£16
Get the Hull out of Here | 5K
Based out of East Hull this 5K race will run out on the TransPennine Trail towards Hornsea, it should allow runners to enjoy a flat even surface ideal or both beginners or for seasoned athletes.
- 5 km trail running
- Mon 25 May
- £17-£25
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 5 | 5K
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this 5K run is for you! Durham-themed medal too.
- 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
- Thu 28 May
- £10-£12
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
- Sat 30 May
- £15-£20
Lake District Running Festival | Grasmere Gallop 5km Trail Run
A challenging 5K ‘fun’ run as part of the Lake District Running Festival an iconic location with a grandstand finish, wooden medal, free event photos and, more importantly, cake...
- 5.7 km trail running + 61 m ascent
- Thu 14 May
- £17-£19
Stately Trails: Constable Burton | 5K Run
- 5 km trail running