5K runs in UK in January 2026
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- Sat 17 Jan
- £15-£17
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!
- 5 km trail running + 82 ft ascent
- Sat 17 Jan
- £27-£29
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.
- 5 km road running
- Sat 17 Jan
- £22
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.
- 5 km trail running + 447 ft ascent
- Sat 17 Jan
- £20
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.
- 5 km trail running + 528 ft ascent
- Sun 18 Jan
- £17-£25
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!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 18 Jan
- £21
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.
- 5 km trail running + 151 ft ascent
- Sun 18 Jan
- £22-£24
ATW Mallory Park Winter Run 5K
Gear up for an adrenaline-packed winter running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit!
- 5 km road running + 36 ft ascent
- Sat 24 Jan
- £23-£27
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!
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 24 Jan
- £22-£27
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! Come and celebrate all things Spice Girls!
- 5 km trail running + 249 ft ascent
- Sat 24 Jan
- £27-£38
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.
- 4 hrs trail running
- Sun 25 Jan
- £14-£16
Bridlington | 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.
- 5 km multi terrain running + 118 ft ascent
- Sat 17 Jan
Fox Trail Winter Running Series | Race 3 | 5K
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 18 Jan
Scurry Around Vogrie Country Park Trail Running Festival | 5K
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 18 Jan
Richmond Park January 5K, 10K and Half Marathon | 5K
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sun 25 Jan
High Lodge CaniCross Winter 5K Series - Race Three
- 5 km multi terrain running