5K runs in UK in September 2025
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- 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
- Sun 7 Sep
Run Thorpe Park 5K & 10K | 5K
Secure your charity place in the Run Thorpe Park 5K today. Run for charity around rides and rollercoasters while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running + 4 m ascent
- 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
- Wed 10 Sep
- £40
- Wed 10 Sep
- £40
Run the River | 5K
Participate in the evening 5km run along the Thames, passing by London's iconic landmarks against a twilight backdrop.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Age 7 & over
- 5 km road running
- 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
- Thu 18 Sep
- £25-£30
- Thu 18 Sep
- £25-£30
The City v Wharf Corporate Run Challenge | 5K
The challenge is back on! Who will reign supreme - City or Wharf? It's time to get competitive and bring the victory to your team.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running + 9 m ascent
- Sat 20 Sep
- £14-£16
- Sat 20 Sep
- £14-£16
Sir Titus Autumn Fudge Trudge | Day 1 | 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
- Sat 20 Sep
- £22-£27
- Sat 20 Sep
- £22-£27
Fraggle Run - Wales | 5K
Who doesn't know and love The Fraggles! Come and join Saturn Running for the Fraggle Run and earn a medal based on the adorable little creatures!!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running
- 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
- Sat 20 Sep
Tough Mudder London South | 5K - Saturday
Secure your charity place in Tough Mudder London South 5K Saturday today. Run for charity in a muddy obstacle course 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
- Sat 20 Sep
- £10-£65
- Sat 20 Sep
- £10-£65
Birminghams Rainbow Rush | 5K
Join Birmingham Hospice to take over Cofton Park for a day filled with a kaleidoscope of colour, music and laughter over a fun 5km route!
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 5 & 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
- £23-£27
- Sun 21 Sep
- £23-£27
Fraggle Run | 5K
Who doesn't know and love The Fraggles! Come and join Saturn Running for the Fraggle Run and earn a medal based on the adorable little creatures!!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 21 Sep
- Sun 21 Sep
Tough Mudder London South | 5K - Sunday
Secure your charity place in Tough Mudder London South 5K Sunday today. Run for charity in a muddy obstacle course 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
- Sat 27 Sep
- £26-£28
- Sat 27 Sep
- £26-£28
Runaway Challenge | 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 (nice and flat) then receive a medal and goody bag at the finish!
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 30 ft ascent
- Sat 27 Sep
- £23-£27
- Sat 27 Sep
- £23-£27
Romp Run | 5K
Anyone know what a group of otters is called?? A romp!!! So Saturn Running is holding an event inspired by these adorable little creatures and the medal is super cute too!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running + 0 ft ascent
- 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
- Sun 28 Sep
- £12.50-£16.50
- Sun 28 Sep
- £12.50-£16.50
River Ness 5K
This welcoming 5K for runners of all abilities follows a flat route by the scenic River Ness, as part of the awe-inspiring Loch Ness Marathon festival weekend.
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 1 & over
- 5 km road running
- Thu 4 Sep
Clowbridge 5K Autumn Series – Race 1
- 5 km trail running + 25 m ascent