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- Sun 5 Jul 2026
- £24-£26
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
- Sun 5 Jul 2026
- £23-£27
Will Run For Ice Cream | 5K
A run that you don't want to miss! The medal is incredible, and you can celebrate your achievements with some well-deserved ice cream!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 5 Jul 2026
- £33-£38
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
- Thu 9 Jul 2026
- £10-£12
Leeds - Rock up n' Run | 5K
Come and join in at Rodley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series 5K. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- Enter online
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 11 Jul 2026
- £14-£16
It's cracking t'flags at Summer Extravaganza | 5K
Runners will trail along the tranquil Leeds to Liverpool Canal (Kirkstall) on an entirely flat route, making it perfect for beginners who want to take in the beautiful lakeside sights.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 11 Jul 2026
- £14-£16
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
- Sat 11 Jul 2026
- £23-£27
Ooops I Ran It Again | 5K
Who hasn't completed a race, sworn they will never run again and then booked onto another one the following day?!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 12 Jul 2026
- £27-£38
Norfolk Festival of Running
Run, lap, repeat — from 5K to ultra-marathon across scenic trails at Bawsey Country Park, with friendly support, flexible distances and the freedom to run your own way.
- Families
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Park
- Age 18 & over
- Fixed time runs 2
- Thu 16 Jul 2026
- £10-£12
Huddersfield - Rock up n' Run | 5K
Come and join in at Rodley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series 5K. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- Enter online
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 19 Jul 2026
- £15-£60
Revesby Running Festival
Runs with unparalleled scenery making them some of the most picturesque events in the area, on a private estate. 5K, 10K, half marathon or a totally unique running challenge 'Challenge The Estate'.
- Families
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Park
- Rural
- Age 12 & over
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Multi-terrain run
- Sun 19 Jul 2026
- £17-£27
Ooops I Ran It Again | North | 5K
Who hasn't completed a race, sworn they will never run again and then booked onto another one the following day?!
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Thu 23 Jul - Sat 1 Aug 2026
- £300-£350
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
- Thu 23 Jul 2026
- £10-£12
Cromwell Bottom-Rock up n' Run | 5K
Come and join in at Cromwell Bottom for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series 5K. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners!
- Enter online
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 20 ft ascent
- Sat 25 Jul 2026
- £22-£27
Ooops I Ran It Again | Wales | 5K
Who hasn't completed a race, sworn they will never run again and then booked onto another one the following day?!
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running
- Thu 30 Jul 2026
- £10-£12
Skipton - Rock up n' Run | 5K
Come and join in at Skipton for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series 5K. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- Enter online
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Thu 6 Aug 2026
- £10-£12
Rodley - Rock up n' Run | 5K
Come and join in at Rodley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 9 Aug 2026
- £23-£27
Great British Bake Run | 5K
Who doesn't like cake?! The Great British Bake 5K Run is back for another year! The medal is a fantastic cupcake which doubles up as a magnet to go on your fridge!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running
- Thu 13 Aug 2026
- £10-£12
Slawit-Rock up n' Run | 5K
Come and join in at Slaithwaite (Slawit) for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series 5K. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- Enter online
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 89 ft ascent
- Sat 15 Aug 2026
- £75
- 1 charity
Tough Mudder South West | 5K
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.
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Fundraising optional
- Age 14 & over
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Thu 20 Aug 2026
- £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.
- Enter online
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 98 ft ascent
- Sat 22 Aug 2026
- £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.
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 5 km road running
- Thu 27 Aug 2026
- £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.
- Enter online
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 56 ft ascent
- Sun 30 Aug 2026
- £17-£25
GNR & Time Turner | 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!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 5 Sep 2026
- £18-£20
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!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running + 33 ft ascent
- Sun 6 Sep 2026
- £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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 5 km multi terrain running