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After the success of the last 4 years of The Christmas Day Cracker Run, join the fifth Christmas Day run!
  • Thu 25 Dec
  • £23-£27
  • Thu 25 Dec
  • £23-£27
Egham, Surrey, UK

Christmas Day Cracker Run | 5K

After the success of the last 4 years of The Christmas Day Cracker Run, join the fifth Christmas Day run!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km road running + 0 ft ascent
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a flat, out-and-back route along the River Thames then receive a bespoke medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Fri 26 Dec
  • £28-£30
  • Fri 26 Dec
  • £28-£30
Egham, Surrey, UK

Boxing Day Challenge | 5K

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a flat, out-and-back route along the River Thames then receive a bespoke medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
Join the final event in 2025 and see the year out with a bang! You can choose the medal you want from a selection from throughout the year!
  • Sat 27 Dec
  • £23-£27
  • Sat 27 Dec
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

Year End Time Turner | 5K

Join the final event in 2025 and see the year out with a bang! You can choose the medal you want from a selection from throughout the year!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km road running + 0 ft ascent
Yay it's 2026 and what better way to celebrate than running your first 5k/marathon/50k etc!!!
  • Thu 1 Jan 2026
  • £23-£27
  • Thu 1 Jan 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

New Years Day Run | 5K

Yay it's 2026 and what better way to celebrate than running your first 5k/marathon/50k etc!!!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km road running + 0 ft ascent
Brace yourself for this out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the front at Bridlington. The course is great underfoot.
  • Sat 3 Jan 2026
  • £14-£16
  • Sat 3 Jan 2026
  • £14-£16
Bridlington, East Yorkshire, UK

Bridlington | Day 1 | 5K

Brace yourself for this out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the front at Bridlington. The course is great underfoot.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km multi terrain running + 118 ft ascent
Brace yourself for this out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the front at Bridlington. The course is great underfoot.
  • Sun 4 Jan 2026
  • £14-£16
  • Sun 4 Jan 2026
  • £14-£16
Bridlington, East Yorkshire, UK

Bridlington | Day 2 | 5K

Brace yourself for this out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the front at Bridlington. The course is great underfoot.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km multi terrain running + 118 ft ascent
Kick start your New Year resolutions with this popular New Year race which is returning to the historic town of Oundle! Enjoy the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside and the crisp winter air.
  • Sun 4 Jan 2026
  • £18
  • Sun 4 Jan 2026
  • £18
Oundle, Northamptonshire, UK

Oundle New Year 5K

Kick start your New Year resolutions with this popular New Year race which is returning to the historic town of Oundle! Enjoy the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside and the crisp winter air.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running + 223 ft ascent
The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.
  • Fri 9 Jan 2026
  • £20-£27
  • Fri 9 Jan 2026
  • £20-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

Midweek Chasing Numbers Jan | 5K

The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
Come and get involved in this Rise From The Ashes Run at The Last Hop in Staines, as long as you complete at least 3km you will be rewarded with one of the incredible phoenix medals!
  • Sat 10 Jan 2026
  • £23-£27
  • Sat 10 Jan 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Rise From The Ashes Run - South | 5K

Come and get involved in this Rise From The Ashes Run at The Last Hop in Staines, as long as you complete at least 3km you will be rewarded with one of the incredible phoenix medals!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
The Dark Skies returns for an undulating yomp through Surrey’s muddy, rolling hills in Dorking. A thrilling nighttime 5K trail race with canicross. Medal, branded kit and hot food available too.
  • Sat 10 Jan 2026
  • £19
  • Sat 10 Jan 2026
  • £19
Dorking, Surrey, UK

Dark Skies Surrey Hills | 5K

The Dark Skies returns for an undulating yomp through Surrey’s muddy, rolling hills in Dorking. A thrilling nighttime 5K trail race with canicross. Medal, branded kit and hot food available too.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 139 m ascent
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this winter on your choice of distance, along the flat towpath for runners of all abilities, from novices to PB chasers!
  • Sun 11 Jan 2026
  • £15-£17
  • Sun 11 Jan 2026
  • £15-£17
Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle | 5K

Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this winter on your choice of distance, along the flat towpath for runners of all abilities, from novices to PB chasers!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 56 ft ascent
The route is exactly 5K, multi-terrain in nature, with a nice mix of minor road and trail to make for an interesting run in lovely surroundings, with fantastic views. Chip timing, prizes and medal!
  • Sun 11 Jan 2026
  • £17
  • Sun 11 Jan 2026
  • £17
Ruthin, Clwyd, UK

Vale of Clwyd 5K

The route is exactly 5K, multi-terrain in nature, with a nice mix of minor road and trail to make for an interesting run in lovely surroundings, with fantastic views. Chip timing, prizes and medal!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Undulating
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km multi terrain running
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.
  • Sun 11 Jan 2026
  • £32-£38
  • Sun 11 Jan 2026
  • £32-£38
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

WTF Where's The Finish? | 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 trail running + 299 ft ascent
Happy New Year Run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with a choice of distances, all along the flat, even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities from novices to PB chasers!
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
  • £15-£17
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
  • £15-£17
Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

Sir Titus Pie n Pickle Plod | 5K

Happy New Year Run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with a choice of distances, all along the flat, even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities from novices to PB chasers!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 82 ft ascent
It's New Year! So what better way to start the year than with an event? Come to the Suffolk Running Centre and follow the Windmill Way route for 5K.
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
  • £25-£27
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
  • £25-£27
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Windmill Way Wander | 5K

It's New Year! So what better way to start the year than with an event? Come to the Suffolk Running Centre and follow the Windmill Way route for 5K.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 5 km road running + 764 ft ascent
Popular night-time trail races through Haldon Forest with beer, mince pies and medals for finishers! A range of distances to cater for all ages. Fun for all the family with fancy dress awards too.
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
  • £22
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
  • £22
Exeter, Devon, UK

Haldon Night | 5K

Popular night-time trail races through Haldon Forest with beer, mince pies and medals for finishers! A range of distances to cater for all ages. Fun for all the family with fancy dress awards too.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Age 8 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 447 ft ascent
Storm the Fort 5K is the Gold award-winning event in the ‘Dark Skies Series’ of night trail running events, a three-event series taking part across Somerset.
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
  • £20
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
  • £20
Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, UK

Dark Skies Series | Storm the Fort | 5K Night Run

Storm the Fort 5K is the Gold award-winning event in the ‘Dark Skies Series’ of night trail running events, a three-event series taking part across Somerset.

  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Traffic free
  • Age 8 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 528 ft ascent
Come and get involved in this Rise From The Ashes Run in Durham, as long as you complete at least 5km you will be rewarded with one of the incredible phoenix medals!
  • Sun 18 Jan 2026
  • £17-£27
  • Sun 18 Jan 2026
  • £17-£27
Durham, County Durham, UK

The Rise From The Ashes Run - North | 5K

Come and get involved in this Rise From The Ashes Run in Durham, as long as you complete at least 5km you will be rewarded with one of the incredible phoenix medals!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
Get ready, set... and race! Get your New Year off to a flying start with a wonderful forest run to celebrate the arrival of a happy and healthy New Year.
  • Sun 18 Jan 2026
  • £20
  • Sun 18 Jan 2026
  • £20
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK

Sherwood New Year 5K

Get ready, set... and race! Get your New Year off to a flying start with a wonderful forest run to celebrate the arrival of a happy and healthy New Year.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 177 ft ascent
Gear up for an adrenaline-packed winter running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit!
  • Sun 18 Jan 2026
  • £22-£24
  • Sun 18 Jan 2026
  • £22-£24
Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire, UK

ATW Mallory Park Winter Run 5K

Gear up for an adrenaline-packed winter running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running + 36 ft ascent
Come and join in Winter Lucky Dip Run, there is no set medal for this race, instead, you will get to choose your own from a selection of medals from past events!
  • Sat 24 Jan 2026
  • £23-£27
  • Sat 24 Jan 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Winter Lucky Dip Run | 5K

Come and join in Winter Lucky Dip Run, there is no set medal for this race, instead, you will get to choose your own from a selection of medals from past events!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
If you're looking to spice up your run or you need some running like you've never needed running before, then this is the event for you!
  • Sat 24 Jan 2026
  • £22-£27
  • Sat 24 Jan 2026
  • £22-£27
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, UK

Spice Up Your Run - Wales | 5K

If you're looking to spice up your run or you need some running like you've never needed running before, then this is the event for you!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 249 ft ascent
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.
  • Sat 24 Jan 2026
  • £27-£38
  • Sat 24 Jan 2026
  • £27-£38
King's Lynn, Norfolk, UK

OMG (One Mile 2 Go) 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
The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.
  • Fri 6 Feb 2026
  • £20-£27
  • Fri 6 Feb 2026
  • £20-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

Midweek Chasing Numbers Feb | 5K

The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
Come and join in The Highland Hotfoot because who doesn't love those furry Highland Cows and therefore want a medal of them!!
  • Sat 7 Feb 2026
  • £23-£27
  • Sat 7 Feb 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Highland Hotfoot | 5K

Come and join in The Highland Hotfoot because who doesn't love those furry Highland Cows and therefore want a medal of them!!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent

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