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Trail 5K runs in South West in May 2026

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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.
  • Sun 3 May
  • £18
Wimborne, Dorset, UK

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
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Age 13 & over
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 9 May
  • £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.

  • 5 km trail running
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 12 & over
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.
  • Sat 16 May
  • £9-£28
Lifton, Devon, UK

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
  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 3 & over
  • Sat 30 May
  • £24
Saint Agnes, Cornwall, UK

Trail Pursuit: Cornwall | 5K

  • 5 km trail running

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