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5K runs in UK

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Watch out Dasher, Comet and Blitzen! It's time to fly around the beautiful Salcey Forest trails. Come for the seasonal atmosphere, the festive cheer and finish-line medals!
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £20
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

Salcey Forest Christmas 5K

Watch out Dasher, Comet and Blitzen! It's time to fly around the beautiful Salcey Forest trails. Come for the seasonal atmosphere, the festive cheer and finish-line medals!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km multi terrain running + 180 ft ascent
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, head out for more and enjoy some festive fun!
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £31-£36
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

Twas The Run Before Christmas | 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, head out for more and enjoy some festive fun!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 4 hrs multi terrain running + 299 ft ascent
It's December, so what better way to finish the year than with a Christmas event? Follow the Windmill Way route for 5K.
  • Sat 20 Dec
  • £23-£25
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Christmas Canter | 5K

It's December, so what better way to finish the year than with a Christmas event? Follow the Windmill Way route for 5K.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Age 18 & over
  • 5 km road running + 358 ft ascent
Get your Santa suits, reindeer antlers, and elf ears ready — Christmas is coming, and so is the most magical 5K fun run of the year!
  • Sat 20 Dec
  • £9
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, UK

Santa Run Wales | 5K

Get your Santa suits, reindeer antlers, and elf ears ready — Christmas is coming, and so is the most magical 5K fun run of the year!

  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • 5 km trail running
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a bobble hat, themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Sun 21 Dec
  • £27-£32
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, UK

A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run | Wales | 5K

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a bobble hat, themed medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km road running
Organised by ATW Events, this fantastic, traffic-free 5K takes place at the scenic National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham, offering a perfect setting for runners of all abilities.
  • Sun 21 Dec
  • £16-£18
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

ATW Nottingham Holme Run | 5K

Organised by ATW Events, this fantastic, traffic-free 5K takes place at the scenic National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham, offering a perfect setting for runners of all abilities.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running + 16 ft ascent
Come and join the morning of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a Christmas present, themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Thu 25 Dec
  • £23-£27
Egham, Surrey, UK

Christmas Day Cracker Run | 5K

Come and join the morning of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a Christmas present, themed medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail 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
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
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a fantastic pick and mix medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Sat 27 Dec
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

Year End Time Turner | 5K

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a fantastic pick and mix medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on an out-and-back route along the River Thames then receive a medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Wed 31 Dec
  • £16-£18
Egham, Surrey, UK

River Thames Run | 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 the River Thames then receive a medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail 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
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 trail running + 0 ft ascent
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 (quite flat) then receive a Rhino medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Sat 3 Jan 2026
  • £16-£18
Egham, Surrey, UK

Rhino Run | 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 (quite flat) then receive a Rhino medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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!
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
  • £14-£16
Hull, East Yorkshire, UK

Hull Culture Run I | 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
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 143 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
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
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

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