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- Sat 30 May
- £15-£20
Lake District Running Festival | 5km Grasmere Gallop
A challenging 5K ‘fun’ run as part of the Lake District Running Festival an iconic location with a grandstand finish, wooden medal, free event photos and, more importantly, cake...
- 5.7 km trail running + 61 m ascent
- Fri 14 Aug
- £15-£27
Midweek Chasing Numbers Aug | 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.
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 15 Aug
- £15-£27
I'm Not Throwing Away My Shot Run | 5K
If you're a fan of the musical Hamilton, then this is the run for you! This is an amazing Hamilton-inspired event with an incredible themed medal too.
- 5 km trail running
- Thu 20 Aug
- £10-£12
Bingley-Rock up n' Run | 5K
Come and join in at Bingley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series 5K. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5 km trail running + 98 ft ascent
- Fri 21 Aug
- £15-£27
Midweek Medal Madness Run August | 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.
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 22 Aug
- £27-£29
The Lucky Clover | 5K
Your race, your pace, your distance! 5K runners will explore the Goldling Hills route which is on road and receive a special bespoke medal too.
- 5 km road running
- Sat 22 Aug
- £14-£26
Great British Bake Run | Wales | 5K
Who doesn't like cake?! The Great British Bake Run is back for another year with a totally unique baking competition with prizes on the day too!
- 5 km road running
- Thu 27 Aug
- £10-£12
Kirkstall Rock up n' Run | 5K
Come and join in at Kirkstall for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series 5K. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5 km trail running + 56 ft ascent
- Fri 28 Aug
- £12-£25
Wimbleball Lake Trail Races
Great trails with a small section of tarmac as you run over the dam. Both distances feature scenic off-road trails and lake views, with camping and a full festival weekend of races.
- 5K run
- CaniCross 2
- 10K run
- Sun 30 Aug
- £15-£27
GNR & Time Turner | Durham | 5K
Whether you're looking to get some miles under your belt before The Great North Run or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the 5K event for you!
- 5 km trail running
- Fri 4 Sep
- £16
Rye Summer 5K Series | Race Five | 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.
- 5 km road running
- Sat 5 Sep
- £21-£23
Bedford 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!
- 5 km road running + 33 ft ascent
- Sun 6 Sep
- £27-£29
FEAR (Forget Everything And Run) | 5K
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.
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Fri 11 Sep
- £27-£30
AJ Bell Great North 5K
The AJ Bell Great North 5K is the curtain-raiser event for the North East’s biggest weekend of sport! It’s a fun, flat 5k dash around Newcastle and Gateshead’s vibrant Quayside.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 13 Sep
- £17
The Amazing Northampton Run | 3 Mile Fun Run
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.
- 3.3 miles road running + 128 ft ascent
- Thu 17 Sep
- £25-£30
The City v Wharf 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.
- 5 km road running
- Sat 19 Sep
- £27-£29
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!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 20 Sep
- £26
Yabba Dabba Doo | 5K
It's time to have some fun! Come and run a 5K lap around the beautiful reservoir and earn your Yabba Dabba Doo medal. Ideal family-friendly venue.
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sun 20 Sep
- £37.50-£39.50
Something to Talk About
Set in the heart of the beautiful New Forest, with a Grade I listed 'calendar' manor house as the backdrop, this is a technical trail loop suitable for all abilities.
- 7 hrs trail running + 404 ft ascent
- Sun 27 Sep
- £37.50-£39.50
SoBo Series | Volume 4 | Stop me (if you think you've heard this one before)
Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.
- 7 hrs road running
- Sun 27 Sep
- £27-£29
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!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 27 Sep
- £25-£27
Battle Of Stamford Bridge Run | 5K
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, medal and goody bag.
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 27 Sep
- £18
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.
- 5 km road running
- Sat 3 Oct
- £5-£15
DirtFest | 5K Trail Run
Race 5K traffic-free on pristine trails at DirtFest, powering through Bramham Park’s stunning Grade I listed estate on exclusive off-road routes rarely open to runners.
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 10 Oct
- £26-£28
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!
- 5 km trail running + 33 ft ascent
- Sat 10 Oct
- £25.50-£34
Bournemouth Supernova 5K
A magical dusk 5K along Bournemouth’s seafront — walk, jog or run beneath the glow of the setting sun and the sparkle of the pier lights.
- 5 km road running