Trail 5K runs in UK
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- 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 4 Jun
- £10-£12
Bingley-Rock up n' Run | 5K
Come and join in at Bingley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5 km trail running + 98 ft ascent
- Sat 6 Jun
- £35
Hop Run | 5K
If you like great beer and running on amazing riverside trails then this event is for you! Run 5K through the beautiful valley of the North Esk River to finish at the brewery for a free beer.
- 5 km trail running
- Thu 11 Jun
- £10-£12
Marsden - Rock up n' Run | 5K
Come and join in at Marsden for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5 km trail running + 381 ft ascent
- Thu 18 Jun
- £10-£12
Cromwell Bottom-Rock up n' Run | 5K
Come and join in at Cromwell Bottom for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners!
- 5 km trail running + 20 ft ascent
- Sun 21 Jun
- £14-£16
Breezy in Brighouse & Special Solstice Run | 5K
Celebrate the longest night with a breezy, atmospheric 5K run through Brighouse — enjoy open-air vibes, community spirit and the chance to move and connect under summer skies.
- 5 km trail running + 59 ft ascent
- Sun 21 Jun
- £17-£25
Lord of The Run | North | 5K
Come and join in for Lord of The Run 5K run! Whether you love the series of books and the film franchise or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the event for you!
- 5 km trail running
- Thu 25 Jun
- £10-£12
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
- Sat 27 Jun
- £27-£29
Cock-a-doodle Dawdle | 5K
Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it over a lovely 5K trail route.
- 5 km trail running + 164 ft ascent
- Sat 27 Jun
- £34-£42
South Scotland Outdoor Festival | Run Drumlanrig 5K
Looking for a shorter race to keep the legs fresh for an evening of dancing, or keep to dip your toe into the world of trail running? This is just the choice for you.
- 5 km trail running + 120 m ascent
- Thu 2 Jul
- £10-£12
Saltaire - Rock up n' Run | 5K
Come and join in at Saltaire for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series 5K. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5 km trail running + 82 ft ascent
- Sun 5 Jul
- £33-£38
Summer Ready Run | 4 Hour
Come and join the fun in a 4 or 6-hour running challenge at Ferry Meadows! 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
- Thu 9 Jul
- £10-£12
Leeds - 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
- Sat 11 Jul
- £14-£16
It's cracking t'flags at Summer Extravaganza | 5K
Runners will trail along the tranquil Leeds to Liverpool Canal (Kirkstall) on an entirely flat route, making it perfect for beginners who want to take in the beautiful lakeside sights.
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 11 Jul
- £14-£16
Sithee at Slawit Again | 5K
Starting and finishing in the village of Slaithwaite, pronounced 'Slawit' to the locals, this is perhaps the most undulating canal by a long chalk. Bespoke medal, drinks and goodies for all.
- 5 km trail running + 89 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Jul
- £27-£38
Norfolk Festival of Running
Run, lap, repeat — from 5K to ultra-marathon across scenic trails at Bawsey Country Park, with friendly support, flexible distances and the freedom to run your own way.
- Fixed time runs 2