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5K runs in UK

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This brand new venue is not for the faint-hearted with courses that will drag you through jaw-dropping scenery, winding woodland trails and circling beach shores on a gritty, leg-burning adventure.
  • Sat 6 Jun 2026
  • Sat 6 Jun 2026
South Queensferry, West Lothian, UK

Tough Mudder Scotland | 5K

Secure your charity place in Tough Mudder Scotland 5K 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
This route takes in the Valley of the Owls in Suffolk, with some of the oldest roads in England and very beautiful countryside.
  • Sun 7 Jun 2026
  • £27-£29
  • Sun 7 Jun 2026
  • £27-£29
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Valley of the Owls Run | 5K

This route takes in the Valley of the Owls in Suffolk, with some of the oldest roads in England and very beautiful countryside.

  • Enter online
  • Age 18 & over
  • 5 km road running + 358 ft ascent
A community focused event, ATW St Albans 5K aims to raise money for local charities and organisations as well as put on a great day out for all the family, delivered by runners for runners.
  • Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • £16-£18
  • Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • £16-£18
St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW St Albans 5K

A community focused event, ATW St Albans 5K aims to raise money for local charities and organisations as well as put on a great day out for all the family, delivered by runners for runners.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • PB
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running
Take on Exmoor’s toughest challenge over 5K and battle the elements in a most exclusive and challenging event combining running, scrambling, tunneling and optional swimming!
  • Sun 21 Jun 2026
  • £21-£25
  • Sun 21 Jun 2026
  • £21-£25
Minehead, Somerset, UK

Man vs Moor | Light | 5K of Fun

Take on Exmoor’s toughest challenge over 5K and battle the elements in a most exclusive and challenging event combining running, scrambling, tunneling and optional swimming!

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 8 & over
  • 5 km multi terrain running
Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it over a lovely 5K trail route.
  • Sat 27 Jun 2026
  • £27-£29
  • Sat 27 Jun 2026
  • £27-£29
Buntingford, Hertfordshire, UK

Cock-a-doodle Dawdle | 5K

Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it over a lovely 5K trail route.

  • Enter online
  • Age 14 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 164 ft ascent
Brace yourself for an out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the coast, out to the fantastic Flamborough then enjoy hot food at the Ship Inn at the end of your run.
  • Sun 28 Jun 2026
  • £14-£16
  • Sun 28 Jun 2026
  • £14-£16
Bridlington, East Yorkshire, UK

The Ship Inn Shuffle | 5K

Brace yourself for an out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the coast, out to the fantastic Flamborough then enjoy hot food at the Ship Inn at the end of your run.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km multi terrain running + 207 ft ascent
One of the most technically difficult Tough Mudder events where all obstacles are scaled-up, with surprises, extra muddy terrain, killer hills and scenic views of Belvoir Castle too.
  • Sat 4 Jul 2026
  • 1 charity
  • Sat 4 Jul 2026
  • 1 charity
Grantham, Leicestershire, UK

Tough Mudder Midlands | 5K - Saturday

Secure your charity place in Tough Mudder Midlands today. Challenge yourself through mud and over obstacles 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
Three-hour lapped challenge over 3.53 miles with 95ft ascent per lap, from the beautiful town of Masham where you'll come in to a bespoke medal and all things Black Sheep at the finish line.
  • Sun 5 Jul 2026
  • £24-£26
  • Sun 5 Jul 2026
  • £24-£26
Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK

Blacksheep 3 Hour Challenge

Three-hour lapped challenge over 3.53 miles with 95ft ascent per lap, from the beautiful town of Masham where you'll come in to a bespoke medal and all things Black Sheep at the finish line.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • 3 hrs multi terrain running + 95 ft ascent
One of the most technically difficult Tough Mudder events where all obstacles are scaled-up, with surprises, extra muddy terrain, killer hills and scenic views of Belvoir Castle too.
  • Sun 5 Jul 2026
  • 1 charity
  • Sun 5 Jul 2026
  • 1 charity
Grantham, Leicestershire, UK

Tough Mudder Midlands | 5K - Sunday

Secure your charity place in Tough Mudder Midlands today. Challenge yourself through mud and over obstacles 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
Come and join the fun in a 4 or 6-hour running challenge at Ferry Meadows! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
  • Sun 5 Jul 2026
  • £33-£38
  • Sun 5 Jul 2026
  • £33-£38
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

Summer Ready Run | 4 Hour

Come and join the fun in a 4 or 6-hour running challenge at Ferry Meadows! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 4 hrs trail running + 98 ft ascent
Starting and finishing in the village of Slaithwaite, pronounced 'Slawit' to the locals, this is perhaps the most undulating canal by a long chalk. Bespoke medal, drinks and goodies for all.
  • Sat 11 Jul 2026
  • £14-£16
  • Sat 11 Jul 2026
  • £14-£16
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK

Sithee at Slawit Again | 5K

Starting and finishing in the village of Slaithwaite, pronounced 'Slawit' to the locals, this is perhaps the most undulating canal by a long chalk. Bespoke medal, drinks and goodies for all.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 89 ft ascent
A new and totally unique running challenge where you aim to run 10 x 5K laps which get faster the more you complete. How far can you go?
  • Sun 19 Jul 2026
  • £43-£50
  • Sun 19 Jul 2026
  • £43-£50
Boston, Lincolnshire, UK

Revesby Running Festival | Challenge The Estate

A new and totally unique running challenge where you aim to run 10 x 5K laps which get faster the more you complete. How far can you go?

  • Enter online
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 1 day trail running + 45 m ascent
Run 5K on a private estate surrounded by unparalleled scenery making it one of the most picturesque events in the area. Enjoy the journey at your own pace.
  • Sun 19 Jul 2026
  • £12
  • Sun 19 Jul 2026
  • £12
Boston, Lincolnshire, UK

Revesby Running Festival | 5K

Run 5K on a private estate surrounded by unparalleled scenery making it one of the most picturesque events in the area. Enjoy the journey at your own pace.

  • Enter online
  • PB
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 45 m ascent
10 running events in 10 days in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or an Ultra every day for 10 days in this unique endurance challenge!
  • Thu 23 Jul - Sat 1 Aug 2026
  • £300-£350
  • Thu 23 Jul - Sat 1 Aug 2026
  • £300-£350
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Great Barrow Challenge | 10 events in 10 days

10 running events in 10 days in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or an Ultra every day for 10 days in this unique endurance challenge!

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Rural
  • Age 18 & over
  • 10 days trail running
Based amongst the jaw-dropping scenery on the Broughton Hall Estate, do not expect to exit this course clean, especially after the obstacle Mud Mile! Expect killer hills, epic views and muddy terrain.
  • Sat 25 Jul 2026
  • Sat 25 Jul 2026
Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

Tough Mudder Yorkshire | 5K - Saturday

Secure your charity place in Tough Mudder Yorkshire 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
Based amongst the jaw-dropping scenery on the Broughton Hall Estate, do not expect to exit this course clean, especially after the obstacle Mud Mile! Expect killer hills, epic views and muddy terrain.
  • Sun 26 Jul 2026
  • Sun 26 Jul 2026
Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

Tough Mudder Yorkshire | 5K - Sunday

Secure your charity place in Tough Mudder Yorkshire 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
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer over a range of distances, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
  • Sat 15 Aug 2026
  • £14-£16
  • Sat 15 Aug 2026
  • £14-£16
Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

Sir Titus Summer Trot | 5K

Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer over a range 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
Perfect for those first-time Mudders, this is the flattest course of the series. Nestled in the rugged charm of the English countryside, it's a gruelling challenge to push you to your limits.
  • Sat 15 Aug 2026
  • Sat 15 Aug 2026
Badminton, Gloucestershire, UK

Tough Mudder South West | 5K

Secure your charity place in Tough Mudder South West 5K today. Run for charity in a muddy obstacle course while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Fundraising optional
  • Age 14 & over
  • 5 km multi terrain running
  • Mon 25 Aug
Lewes, East Sussex, UK

The Kings Head Canter 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Wed 27 Aug
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

EvenSplits Leeds 5K Race Series - August

  • 5 km road running
  • Fri 29 Aug
London, UK

Serpentine RC Last Friday of the Month 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 30 Aug
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK

Northstowe Festival of Running | 5K

  • 5 km multi terrain running
  • Tue 2 Sep
Edinburgh, UK

Blast 5K - The Meadows 2025 Series

  • 5 km road running
  • Tue 2 Sep
Exeter, Devon, UK

Run Exe 5K Summer Series - Race 6

  • 5 km road running
  • Wed 3 Sep
Woking, Surrey, UK

The Woking 3 Miles Monthly Handicap

  • 2.85 miles road running

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