Trail 5K runs
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- Thu 27 Aug
- £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
- Fri 28 Aug
- £12-£25
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
- Sun 30 Aug
- £15-£27
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 19 Sep
- £27-£29
The Lucky Horseshoe | 5K
Your race, your pace, your distance! Utilising the Gallops route at the amazing Suffolk Running Centre which takes you through to Newmarket so you may get to see the race horses in training!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 20 Sep
- £37.50-£39.50
Something to Talk About
Set in the heart of the beautiful New Forest, with a Grade I listed 'calendar' manor house as the backdrop, this is a technical trail loop suitable for all abilities.
- 7 hrs trail running + 404 ft ascent
- Sun 27 Sep
- £27-£29
The Wensum Way Trail | 5K
Enjoy the stunning route, push your limits, and, of course, earn your race bling over 5K distance. Runners will love the fuel and encouragement with every lap!
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 3 Oct
- £5-£15
DirtFest | 5K Trail Run
Race 5K traffic-free on pristine trails at DirtFest, powering through Bramham Park’s stunning Grade I listed estate on exclusive off-road routes rarely open to runners.
- 5 km trail running
- 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
- 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 in for the Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat 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