5K runs in UK
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- Sat 16 Aug
- £20
- Sat 16 Aug
- £20
One Fyne Night | 5K
One Fyne Night is a beautiful, friendly and welcoming, Gold award-winning 5K summer evening trail running event set in the Fyne Court Estate in the Quantock Hills National Landscape with top reviews!
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 8 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Thu 21 Aug
- £10-£12
- Thu 21 Aug
- £10-£12
Bingley Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series | 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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 98 ft ascent
- Thu 28 Aug
- £10-£12
- Thu 28 Aug
- £10-£12
Kirkstall Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series Part 2 | 5K
Woohoo - the Summer Series finale this year! Come and join in at Kirkstall for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 56 ft ascent
- Sat 30 Aug
- £14-£16
- Sat 30 Aug
- £14-£16
Hip Hip Hooray it's Hornsea | Day 1 | 5K
We all love to be beside the seaside, so why not enjoy a trail run from the coast at Hornsea in East Yorkshire? You can grab yourself fish and chips and an ice cream from the front after the race.
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 66 ft ascent
- Sat 30 Aug
- £23-£25
- Sat 30 Aug
- £23-£25
The Lucky Clover | 5K
Your race, your pace, your distance! 5K runners will explore the Goldling Hills route which is on road and receive a special bespoke medal too.
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 5 km road running + 358 ft ascent
- Sat 30 Aug
- £20
- Sat 30 Aug
- £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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 627 ft ascent
- Sun 31 Aug
- £14-£16
- Sun 31 Aug
- £14-£16
Hip Hip Hooray it's Hornsea | Day 2 | 5K
We all love to be beside the seaside, so why not enjoy a trail run from the coast at Hornsea in East Yorkshire? You can grab yourself fish and chips and an ice cream from the front after the race.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 66 ft ascent
- Fri 5 Sep
- £15
- Fri 5 Sep
- £15
Rye Summer 5K Series | Race Four | 5K
Enjoy every spellbinding step of a 5K through the stunning landscape of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in this exceptional summer series. Enter one or enter more and watch your times improve.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running + 42 ft ascent
- Sat 6 Sep
- £18-£21
- Sat 6 Sep
- £18-£21
ATW Bedford Running Festival | 5K
More than just a running race. Join thousands at Bedfordshire’s most popular weekend of running with festival magic, live music, bar, yoga, kids zone, street food, outdoor cinema and fun fair!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running + 33 ft ascent
- Sun 7 Sep
- 4 charities
- Sun 7 Sep
- 4 charities
Run Thorpe Park 5K & 10K | 5K
Join the return of the Run Thorpe Park and fundraise for one of these great causes!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 7 Sep
- £31-£36
- Sun 7 Sep
- £31-£36
FEAR (Forget Everything And Run) | 4 Hour
Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 4 hrs multi terrain running + 299 ft ascent
- Sat 13 Sep
- £33-£38
- Sat 13 Sep
- £33-£38
Easier Said Than Run | 4 Hour
Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through the lovely Bawsey Country Park on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 4 hrs trail running + 253 ft ascent
- Sun 14 Sep
- £16
- Sun 14 Sep
- £16
The Amazing Northampton Run | 3 Mile Race
A great opportunity to be part of the day's events but over a shorter distance. Run the start and finish of the half marathon route with an exclusive link section through the beautiful Beckets Park.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 5 & over
- 3.4 miles road running + 147 ft ascent
- Sat 20 Sep
- £23-£25
- Sat 20 Sep
- £23-£25
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!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 20 Sep
- 3 charities
- Sat 20 Sep
- 3 charities
Tough Mudder London South | 5K - Saturday
Secure your charity place in Tough Mudder London South today. Challenge yourself through mud and over obstacles while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Traffic free
- Fundraising optional
- Age 14 & over
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sun 21 Sep
- £14-£16
- Sun 21 Sep
- £14-£16
Sir Titus Autumn Fudge Trudge | Day 2 | 5K
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this autumn with a choice of distances, all along the flat and even towpath, this event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 82 ft ascent
- Sun 21 Sep
- 3 charities
- Sun 21 Sep
- 3 charities
Tough Mudder London South | 5K - Sunday
Secure your charity place in Tough Mudder London South today. Challenge yourself through mud and over obstacles while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Traffic free
- Fundraising optional
- Age 14 & over
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sun 28 Sep
- £25-£27
- Sun 28 Sep
- £25-£27
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!
- Enter online
- Age 18 & over
- 5 km trail running + 62 ft ascent
- Sat 11 Oct
- FREE-£25
- Sat 11 Oct
- FREE-£25
RBC Race for the Kids | 5K
Join Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity for a family festival and fun run. Walk, jog, wheel or scoot 5K and join the race to help beat childhood cancer.
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- All ages
- 5 km road running
- Sat 11 Oct
- £24.75-£33
- 5 charities
- Sat 11 Oct
- £24.75-£33
- 5 charities
Bournemouth Supernova 5K
A fun evening run for all! This beautiful coastal route takes in the Bournemouth Pier and promenade at dusk. It's all about the experience, not how fast you can complete it. Walk, jog or run!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 12 Oct
- £24
- Sun 12 Oct
- £24
ATW Holdenby House 5K Canicross
The trail goes through the grounds of the 2000-acre Holdenby Estate and on surrounding farmland with fantastic views of the country house, finishing through the iconic arches that adorn the grounds.
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 16 & over
- 5.4 km trail running + 315 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Oct
- £17-£19
- Sun 12 Oct
- £17-£19
Love Luton Runfest 5K
Love Luton is delighted to host the 12th running event for the town. The races will start and finish in Luton town centre and head through award-winning parks on traffic-free, closed roads.
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running + 173 ft ascent
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