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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.
  • Sun 13 Dec
  • £37.50-£39.50
Bournemouth, Dorset

Step into Christmas

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
An out and back course to really get you in the Christmas spirit with activities at Race HQ bound start a jolly atmosphere, whether you want a PB or to challenge yourself over this distance.
  • Sun 13 Dec
  • £14-£16
Leeds, West Yorkshire

Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 2 | 5K

An out and back course to really get you in the Christmas spirit with activities at Race HQ bound start a jolly atmosphere, whether you want a PB or to challenge yourself over this distance.

  • 5 km trail running + 59 ft ascent
Come and join in the Snow Globe Gallop, get a few miles under your belt before the Christmas festivities really kick in plus you will get a bobble hat for all your effort!
  • Sun 13 Dec
  • £20-£32
Durham, County Durham

The Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run | North | 5K

Come and join in the Snow Globe Gallop, get a few miles under your belt before the Christmas festivities really kick in plus you will get a bobble hat for all your effort!

  • 5 km trail running
Watch out Dasher, Comet and Blitzen! It's time to fly around the beautiful Salcey Forest trails. Come for the seasonal atmosphere, the festive cheer and finish-line medals!
  • Sun 13 Dec
  • £20
Northampton, Northamptonshire

Salcey Forest Christmas 5K

Watch out Dasher, Comet and Blitzen! It's time to fly around the beautiful Salcey Forest trails. Come for the seasonal atmosphere, the festive cheer and finish-line medals!

  • 5 km multi terrain running
Come and join in for the Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run in the picturesque Dare Valley in Wales! At this event you can earn yourself a running buff as well as one of the incredible themed medals!!
  • Sun 20 Dec
  • £26-£36
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan

The Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run - Wales | 5K

Come and join in for the Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run in the picturesque Dare Valley in Wales! At this event you can earn yourself a running buff as well as one of the incredible themed medals!!

  • 5 km trail running
This fantastic, traffic-free, pancake-flat 5K takes place at the scenic National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham, offering a perfect setting for runners of all abilities.
  • Sun 20 Dec
  • From £16
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

ATW Nottingham Holme Run | 5K

This fantastic, traffic-free, pancake-flat 5K takes place at the scenic National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham, offering a perfect setting for runners of all abilities.

  • 5 km road running + 16 ft ascent
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a flat,  out-and-back route along the River Thames then receive a bespoke medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Sat 26 Dec
  • £16-£18
Egham, Surrey

Boxing Day Challenge | 5K

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a flat, out-and-back route along the River Thames then receive a bespoke medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • 5 km trail running
How far will that Christmas turkey power you? Run a 5K between sunrise and sunset and enjoy music, camaraderie, food and drinks galore!
  • Sun 27 Dec
  • £28
Shrewsbury, Shropshire

The Sunrise to Sunset Challenge | 5K

How far will that Christmas turkey power you? Run a 5K between sunrise and sunset and enjoy music, camaraderie, food and drinks galore!

  • 5 km road running
The route is exactly 5K, multi-terrain in nature, with a nice mix of minor road and trail to make for an interesting run in lovely surroundings, with fantastic views. Chip timing, prizes and medal!
  • Sun 10 Jan 2027
  • £19
Ruthin, Clwyd

Vale of Clwyd 5K

The route is exactly 5K, multi-terrain in nature, with a nice mix of minor road and trail to make for an interesting run in lovely surroundings, with fantastic views. Chip timing, prizes and medal!

  • 5 km multi terrain running
Popular night-time trail races through Haldon Forest with beer, mince pies and medals for finishers! A range of distances to cater for all ages. Fun for all the family with fancy dress awards too.
  • Sat 16 Jan 2027
  • £20
Exeter, Devon

Haldon Night | 5K

Popular night-time trail races through Haldon Forest with beer, mince pies and medals for finishers! A range of distances to cater for all ages. Fun for all the family with fancy dress awards too.

  • 5 km trail running + 447 ft ascent
Storm the Fort 5K is the Gold award-winning event in the ‘Dark Skies Series’ of night trail running events, a three-event series taking part across Somerset.
  • Sat 16 Jan 2027
  • £21
Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset

Dark Skies Series | Storm the Fort | 5K Night Run

Storm the Fort 5K is the Gold award-winning event in the ‘Dark Skies Series’ of night trail running events, a three-event series taking part across Somerset.

  • 5 km trail running + 528 ft ascent
Gear up for an adrenaline-packed winter running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit!
  • Sun 17 Jan 2027
  • From £18
Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire

ATW Mallory Race Circuit Winter 5K

Gear up for an adrenaline-packed winter running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit!

  • 5 km road running + 144 ft ascent
The courses are challenging but the event environment is relaxed and friendly. Runners of all abilities can get involved and enjoy a run out on those fabulous trails.
  • Sat 6 Mar 2027
  • £19.50-£23
Mold, Clwyd

Loggerheads Trail 5K & 10K

The courses are challenging but the event environment is relaxed and friendly. Runners of all abilities can get involved and enjoy a run out on those fabulous trails.

  • 5K run
  • CaniCross
  • 10K run
Combines the thrill of running and the picturesque charm of Great Yarmouth over a fast-paced 5K course through the town's rich history and vibrant landscapes. Ideal for PB-seekers and first-timers.
  • Sun 7 Mar 2027
  • From £16
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

ATW Great Yarmouth Seafront 5K

Combines the thrill of running and the picturesque charm of Great Yarmouth over a fast-paced 5K course through the town's rich history and vibrant landscapes. Ideal for PB-seekers and first-timers.

  • 5 km road running
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 12 - Sat 13 Mar 2027
  • £21.50-£35.25
Grangemouth, Falkirk

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.

  • 5K run 2
The Mendip Aurora 5K night trail run kicks off the award-winning ‘Dark Skies Series’ of three night trail running events across Somerset.
  • Sat 20 Mar 2027
  • £21
Winscombe, Somerset

Dark Skies Series | Mendip Aurora | 5K Night Run

The Mendip Aurora 5K night trail run kicks off the award-winning ‘Dark Skies Series’ of three night trail running events across Somerset.

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • £1-£2
Tavistock, Devon

Tavy 5

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • £20
Edinburgh

Inverleith Park 5K/10K/Kids Race/Toddler Dash | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • £23.25
Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Shropshire Mud Run | 5K

  • 5 km multi terrain running
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • FREE-£60
Birmingham, West Midlands

The Chocolate 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • £10-£15
Isle of Skye, Highland

Race Dunvegan | 5K

  • 5 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 22 Mar
  • £20-£35
Port Talbot, West Glamorgan

Red Warrior Multi Terrain Races

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Multi-terrain run
  • CaniCross 3
  • Sun 22 Mar
  • £14-£16
Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Wakefield Hospice 10K, 5K and 1K Fun Run | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 22 Mar
  • £25-£30
Herne Bay, Kent

Run Whitstable & Herne Bay Spring 5K, 10K and Half Marathon | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 22 Mar
  • €5-€15
Italy

Run Rome The Marathon | Fun Run 5K

  • 5 km road running

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