Trail 5K runs in UK
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- Sat 30 May
- £15-£20
Lake District Running Festival | 5km Grasmere Gallop
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
- Sat 10 Oct
- £26-£28
Rhino Run | 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 (quite flat) then receive a Rhino medal and goody bag at the finish!
- 5 km trail running + 33 ft ascent
- Sun 11 Oct
- £15-£27
Scare Bear Run | North | 5K
Get involved in this spooky 5K Scare Bear Run! The Care Bears were a staple of anyone who grew up in the 80s and even if you never liked them, they make a super cute (slightly scary) medal to earn.
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 25 Oct
- £37.50-£39.50
Wight Lines
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 trail running + 47 ft ascent
- Sun 25 Oct
- £33-£38
Pumpkin Plod | 4 Hour
This Halloween, run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through Ferry Meadows on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- 4 hrs multi terrain running
- Fri 30 Oct
- £20
Irchester Spooktacular | 5K
Halloween-themed 5K night-time run at Irchester Country Park. There’s an awesome finishers' medal for all participants and prizes for the best fancy dress!
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 31 Oct
- £25-£27
Halloween 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
- Sun 8 Nov
- £20-£32
Remembrance Run | South | 5K
Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence, 5K run, then a Remembrance medal and goody bag at the finish.
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 8 Nov
- £20-£32
Remembrance Run | North East | 5K
Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence, 5K run, then a Remembrance medal and goody bag at the finish.
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 8 Nov
- £20-£30
Birmingham MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Birmingham!
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 14 Nov
- £21
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 night trail running events across Somerset.
- 5 km trail running + 46 ft ascent
- Sun 15 Nov
- £20-£30
Bristol MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Bristol!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 15 Nov
- £20-£30
Leeds MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Leeds!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 15 Nov
- £20-£30
Southampton MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Southampton!
- 5 km trail running + 48 m ascent
- Sat 21 Nov
- £20-£30
Liverpool MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Liverpool!
- 5 km trail running + 18 m ascent
- Sun 22 Nov
- £20-£30
Manchester MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Manchester!
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 28 Nov
- £33-£38
Turkey Trot | 4 Hour
Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through the lovely Surrey countryside on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- 4 hrs trail running
- Sun 29 Nov
- £20-£30
Milton Keynes MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Milton Keynes!
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 5 Dec
- £19-£21.50
Alyn Waters Winter Trails | 5K & 10K
Alyn Waters is a great place for trail running! The country park is accessible, the paths easy to follow and with a variety of terrain, and with a few ups and downs to make you really earn your medal!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- CaniCross
- Sat 5 Dec
- £23-£32
The Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run | 5K
Come and join the Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat 5K Run! At this event you can earn yourself one of the incredible themed medals and, of course, a bobble hat!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 6 Dec
- £33-£38
Bauble Bimble
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a festive 4 or 6-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.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 6 Dec
- £14-£16
Do you like my Bingley Baubles | 5K
Enjoy a festive trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this winter. A challenging and scenic run over towpath, woodland, and fields with joyous distances from 5K to a full marathon.
- 5 km trail running + 102 ft ascent
- Sat 12 Dec
- £14-£16
Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 1 | 5K
Take on this out and back course to really get in the Christmas spirit. This event isn't just about the race itself, the activities at Race HQ are bound start a jolly atmosphere!
- 5 km trail running + 59 ft ascent
- Sun 13 Dec
- £14-£16
Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 2 | 5K
An out and back course to really get you in the Christmas spirit with activities at Race HQ bound start a jolly atmosphere, whether you want a PB or to challenge yourself over this distance.
- 5 km trail running + 59 ft ascent
- Sun 13 Dec
- £20-£32
The Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run | North | 5K
Come and join in the Snow Globe Gallop, get a few miles under your belt before the Christmas festivities really kick in plus you will get a bobble hat for all your effort!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 20 Dec
- £26-£36
The Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run | Wales | 5K
Come and join the Christmas Carol Bobble Hat 5K Run in the picturesque Dare Valley in Wales! At this event you can earn yourself a running buff as well as one of the incredible themed medals!
- 5 km trail running