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5K runs in UK

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Join this fantastic experience on a completely flat course – perfect for achieving your personal best over a certified, accurate route, with free race photo, custom medal and friendly support!
  • Sun 8 Mar 2026
  • £18-£20
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

ATW Nottingham Holme Run | 5K

Join this fantastic experience on a completely flat course – perfect for achieving your personal best over a certified, accurate route, with free race photo, custom medal and friendly support!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running + 7 ft ascent
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.
  • Fri 13 - Sat 14 Mar 2026
  • £26
Grangemouth, Falkirk, UK

Supernova Run Kelpies 5K

Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.

  • Families
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Fancy dress
  • Urban
  • Free venue entry
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • All ages
  • 5K run 2
Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on traffic-free trails and the canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line. All levels of runner welcome.
  • Sat 14 Mar 2026
  • £14-£16
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Spring Time Canal Canter | 5K

Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on traffic-free trails and the canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line. All levels of runner welcome.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 59 ft ascent
Come and join in The Sloth Scamper, slow is the new fast and you can earn yourself a medal with an adorable sloth on to boot - anyone know what a group of sloths is called?
  • Sat 14 Mar 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Sloth Scamper | 5K

Come and join in The Sloth Scamper, slow is the new fast and you can earn yourself a medal with an adorable sloth on to boot - anyone know what a group of sloths is called?

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
Come and join for Dashing Dog Charity run in the beautiful Dare Valley Country Park in Wales, not only is the scenery beautiful and you will earn one of the awesome medals...
  • Sun 15 Mar 2026
  • £24-£30
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, UK

The Dashing Dog Charity Run - Wales | 5K

Come and join for Dashing Dog Charity run in the beautiful Dare Valley Country Park in Wales, not only is the scenery beautiful and you will earn one of the awesome medals...

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km road running + 135 ft ascent
This disused airfield has a fast, flat, tarmac course with no sharp corners, and the surrounding tree cover makes for relatively still conditions on most days - but your PB or run stress-free.
  • Sun 15 Mar 2026
  • £16-£18
Saffron Walden, Essex, UK

ATW Debden 5K

This disused airfield has a fast, flat, tarmac course with no sharp corners, and the surrounding tree cover makes for relatively still conditions on most days - but your PB or run stress-free.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running + 46 ft ascent
Come and join The Flying Fox event, are you as cunning and as quick as a fox and fancy showcasing your running skills with us?
  • Sat 21 Mar 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Flying Fox | 5K

Come and join The Flying Fox event, are you as cunning and as quick as a fox and fancy showcasing your running skills with us?

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
Come and join in for Dashing Dog Charity run along the picturesque River Thames, not only is the scenery beautiful and you will earn one of the awesome medals...
  • Sun 22 Mar 2026
  • £25-£32
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Dashing Dog Charity Run | 5K

Come and join in for Dashing Dog Charity run along the picturesque River Thames, not only is the scenery beautiful and you will earn one of the awesome medals...

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km road running
"My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard"...not quite sure where we're going with this but come and join Saturn Running for our Milkshake Meander event!
  • Sat 28 Mar 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

Milkshake Meander | 5K

"My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard"...not quite sure where we're going with this but come and join Saturn Running for our Milkshake Meander event!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
Spring along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with the Spring Tide Sir Titus Trot along the flat, even towpath. Perfect for all abilities, it tends to sell out very quickly.
  • Sun 29 Mar 2026
  • £14-£16
Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

Sir Titus March Mayhem | 5K

Spring along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with the Spring Tide Sir Titus Trot along the flat, even towpath. Perfect for all abilities, it tends to sell out very quickly.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 82 ft ascent
Who doesn't know and love The Fraggles! Come and join in the Fraggle Run and earn a medal based on the adorable little creatures!!
  • Sun 29 Mar 2026
  • £17-£25
Durham, County Durham, UK

Fraggle Run - North | 5K

Who doesn't know and love The Fraggles! Come and join in the Fraggle Run and earn a medal based on the adorable little creatures!!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
Run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-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 29 Mar 2026
  • £32-£38
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

Zig Zag Challenge | 4 Hour

Run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-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
The Eggcellent Easter Orange Run is the first event in the five day series where you can earn the fantastic easter egg medal in orange!
  • Thu 2 Apr 2026
  • £23-£27
Egham, Surrey, UK

Eggcellent Easter Orange Run | 5K

The Eggcellent Easter Orange Run is the first event in the five day series where you can earn the fantastic easter egg medal in orange!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
The Eggcellent Easter Pink Run is the second event in the five day series where you can earn the fantastic easter egg medal, this time in pink!
  • Fri 3 Apr 2026
  • £23-£27
Egham, Surrey, UK

Eggcellent Easter Pink Run | 5K

The Eggcellent Easter Pink Run is the second event in the five day series where you can earn the fantastic easter egg medal, this time in pink!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
The Eggcellent Easter Green Run is the third event in the five day series where you can earn the fantastic easter egg medal, this time in green!
  • Sat 4 Apr 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

Eggcellent Easter Green Run | 5K

The Eggcellent Easter Green Run is the third event in the five day series where you can earn the fantastic easter egg medal, this time in green!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
You'd be an April Fool to miss this one. Enjoy a trip up the flat and event towpath of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Rodley. One to warm the depths of your heart.
  • Sun 5 Apr 2026
  • £14-£16
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Lets Motor along the Towpath | Rodley | 5K

You'd be an April Fool to miss this one. Enjoy a trip up the flat and event towpath of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Rodley. One to warm the depths of your heart.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
The Eggcellent Easter Purple Run is the fourth event in the five day series where you can earn the fantastic easter egg medal, this time in purple!
  • Sun 5 Apr 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

Eggcellent Easter Purple Run | 5K

The Eggcellent Easter Purple Run is the fourth event in the five day series where you can earn the fantastic easter egg medal, this time in purple!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
Treat yourself to these Easter races around the beautiful Chasewater Reservoir! With a range of races on offer, there's something for everyone!
  • Sun 5 Apr 2026
  • £20
Brownhills, Staffordshire, UK

Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge | 5K

Treat yourself to these Easter races around the beautiful Chasewater Reservoir! With a range of races on offer, there's something for everyone!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km multi terrain running + 380 ft ascent
The Eggcellent Easter Blue Run is the fifth and final event in the five day series where you can earn the fantastic easter egg medal, this time in blue!
  • Mon 6 Apr 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

Eggcellent Easter Blue Run | 5K

The Eggcellent Easter Blue Run is the fifth and final event in the five day series where you can earn the fantastic easter egg medal, this time in blue!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
Come and get involved in this Love it or Hate it Run!
  • Sat 11 Apr 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

Love it or Hate it Run | 5K

Come and get involved in this Love it or Hate it Run!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
Join in at the beautiful Haughley Park for the Haughley Festival of Running and join like-minded runners tackling a variety of distances on the day within the 4 or 6-hour time limit.
  • Sun 12 Apr 2026
  • £27-£29
Stowmarket, Suffolk, UK

Haughley Festival of Running | 5K

Join in at the beautiful Haughley Park for the Haughley Festival of Running and join like-minded runners tackling a variety of distances on the day within the 4 or 6-hour time limit.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 230 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 17 Apr 2026
  • £20-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

Midweek Medal Madness Run | 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
Not make it into The London Marathon but still fancy getting a super awesome medal based on the iconic race set in the capital city?
  • Sat 18 Apr 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

The London Run | 5K

Not make it into The London Marathon but still fancy getting a super awesome medal based on the iconic race set in the capital city?

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
Come and join the run in a 4 or 6-hour running challenge, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the stunning route, push your limits, and, of course, earn your race bling!
  • Sun 19 Apr 2026
  • £27-£29
Dereham, Norfolk, UK

The Roman Ramble | 5K

Come and join the run in a 4 or 6-hour running challenge, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the stunning route, push your limits, and, of course, earn your race bling!

  • Enter online
  • Age 14 & over
  • 5 km trail running
Missed out on the London Marathon Ballot? No probem! 'London Calling' is the special 'Not London' event!
  • Sun 26 Apr 2026
  • £37.50-£39.50
Blandford Forum, Dorset, UK

London Calling

Missed out on the London Marathon Ballot? No probem! 'London Calling' is the special 'Not London' event!

  • Newcomers
  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Age 18 & over
  • 7 hrs multi terrain running + 33 ft ascent

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