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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
- 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
- £28
Run Dorney Lake | October | 5K
Choose your distance and chase your personal best on the flat, chip-timed 5K course at London 2012's iconic Olympic venue; all abilities welcome.
- 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
- Sun 11 Oct
- £19.90
Anna's Hope 5K Fun Run
Open to all the family from serious athletes wanting a shorter race to complete beginners wanting to have fun, get fit and raise money for Anna's Hope, or a different charity cause.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 11 Oct
- £15-£27
Scare Bear Run | North | 5K
Get involved in this spooky 5K Scare Bear Run! The Care Bears were a staple of anyone who grew up in the 80s and even if you never liked them, they make a super cute (slightly scary) medal to earn.
- 5 km trail running
- Fri 16 Oct
- £22
ATW Neon Run 5K
Get ready to light up your Friday night at the brand-new ATW 5K Neon Run, an exciting evening running event coming to Cyclopark in Gravesend.
- 5 km road running
- Sat 17 Oct
- £27-£30
AJ Bell Great South 5K
Kicking off the famous weekend of running on a route with beautiful views across the Solent, an incredible atmosphere, lovely fresh sea air and a fast and flat route with PB potential.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 25 Oct
- £37.50-£39.50
Wight Lines
Enjoy stunning coastal views on this flexible-distance run at Milford on Sea, following an out-and-back route beside Sturt Pond and the Isle of Wight — perfect for all abilities.
- 7 hrs trail running + 47 ft ascent
- Sun 25 Oct
- £33-£38
Pumpkin Plod | 4 Hour
This Halloween, run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through Ferry Meadows on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- 4 hrs multi terrain running
- Fri 30 Oct
- £20
Irchester Spooktacular | 5K
Halloween-themed 5K night-time run at Irchester Country Park. There’s an awesome finishers' medal for all participants and prizes for the best fancy dress!
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 31 Oct
- £26-£42
The Pumpkin Marathon & Spooky Halloween Challenge
Embrace the Halloween spirit with a fun, multi-lap trail challenge! Costumes, day-or-night running, and constant support combine for a thrilling, treat-filled test of endurance.
- 10K run 2
- Half marathon 2
- Marathon 2
- 5K run 2
- Sat 31 Oct
- £27-£29
Halloween Hobble | 5K
Dress up, run under the stars and push your limits, from a spooky 5K to a 12-hour track challenge, with free parking, cake, and music all day.
- 5 km track and field
- Sat 31 Oct
- £25-£27
Halloween 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 1 Nov
- £25-£30
Cardiff MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Cardiff!
- 5 km road running
- Sat 7 Nov
- £25-£30
Nottingham MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Nottingham!
- 5 km road running
- Sat 7 Nov
- £25-£30
Whitstable & Herne Bay MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Whitstable and Herne Bay!
- 5 km road running
- Sat 7 Nov
- £22-£24
ATW Remembrance Runs | 5K
Join ATW for the 5K Remembrance Run at The Carver Barracks, (Formerly Debden Airfield), in Essex to help honour our fallen heroes and raise money for this fantastic military charity.
- 5 km road running + 46 ft ascent
- Sat 7 Nov
- £39.75
Supernova Forth Road Bridge 5K
Experience a dazzling 5K across the iconic Forth Road Bridge, moving at your own pace through vibrant light features in an accessible, unforgettable night-time challenge.
- 5 km road running + 113 m ascent
- Sun 8 Nov
- £20-£32
Remembrance Run | South | 5K
Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence, 5K run, then a Remembrance medal and goody bag at the finish.
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 8 Nov
- £28
Run Dorney Lake | November | 5K
Choose your distance and chase your personal best on the flat, chip-timed 5K course at London 2012's iconic Olympic venue; all abilities welcome.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 8 Nov
- £20-£32
Remembrance Run | North East | 5K
Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence, 5K run, then a Remembrance medal and goody bag at the finish.
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 8 Nov
- £25-£30
Birmingham MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Birmingham!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 8 Nov
- £25-£30
London MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, London!
- 5 km road running