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Fun runs for under 5's in May 2026

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Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? This event sees 3-8-year-olds tackle a supercharged sprint with a carnival atmosphere to get athletes off to a flying start.
  • Sat 9 May
  • £17
Bristol, Somerset

AJ Bell Mini Great Bristol Run

Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? This event sees 3-8-year-olds tackle a supercharged sprint with a carnival atmosphere to get athletes off to a flying start.

  • 1.5 km road running
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 3-8
A family-friendly 1K trail run for under 8s of all abilities as part of the family-friendly weekend festival with fun, films, camping, Forest Schools, yoga and more.
  • Sat 9 May
  • £10
Kingsbridge, Devon

Something Wild Festival | 1K Kids Run

A family-friendly 1K trail run for under 8s of all abilities as part of the family-friendly weekend festival with fun, films, camping, Forest Schools, yoga and more.

  • 1 km trail running
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 3-7
By popular demand, a selection of trail races has been added to the multi-sports weekend at the scenic Roadford Lake, with an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere, and lakeside camping.
  • Sat 16 May
  • £9
Lifton, Devon

Roadford Lake Trail Races | 1K

By popular demand, a selection of trail races has been added to the multi-sports weekend at the scenic Roadford Lake, with an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere, and lakeside camping.

  • 1 km trail running
  • Chip timing
  • Traffic free
  • Age 3-7
Taking place at Sherwood Forest, Smash Sherwood Junior Race is set to be a banger! Expect lovely trails as you experience the sights and sounds of the forest. Medal and T-shirt too!
  • Sun 17 May
  • FREE-£15
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Smash Sherwood | Junior Race

Taking place at Sherwood Forest, Smash Sherwood Junior Race is set to be a banger! Expect lovely trails as you experience the sights and sounds of the forest. Medal and T-shirt too!

  • 1 mile trail running + 14 m ascent
  • Enter online
  • Age 4 & over
Part of the vibrant Skipton Multisport Festival, the 1km Under 10 Junior Run lets young athletes race through Aireville Park and feel like true festival stars.
  • Sat 23 May
  • £10
Skipton, North Yorkshire

Skipton Multisport Festival | Junior U10 Run | 1km

Part of the vibrant Skipton Multisport Festival, the 1km Under 10 Junior Run lets young athletes race through Aireville Park and feel like true festival stars.

  • 1 km trail running
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Age up to 10
One of the junior events of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival for ages 3-6 in the beautiful Holyrood Park with the fun of a medal, t-shirt and goodies at the end!
  • Sat 23 May
  • £18.50
Edinburgh

Edinburgh Marathon Festival | Kids Kilometre

One of the junior events of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival for ages 3-6 in the beautiful Holyrood Park with the fun of a medal, t-shirt and goodies at the end!

  • 1 km road running
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 3-6
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? Take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower! This event is the perfect stage for young runners aged 3-8 to shine.
  • Sat 30 May
  • £22
Manchester, Greater Manchester

AJ Bell Mini Great Manchester Run

Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? Take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower! This event is the perfect stage for young runners aged 3-8 to shine.

  • 1.6 km road running
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Age 3-8
Join the 1-mile Fun Run for under-12s, set within the showfield. A relaxed, inclusive run where kids can be accompanied, earn a medal, and enter on the day for £2.
  • Sat 30 May
  • £2
Ambleside, Cumbria

Lake District Running Festival | Fun Run

Join the 1-mile Fun Run for under-12s, set within the showfield. A relaxed, inclusive run where kids can be accompanied, earn a medal, and enter on the day for £2.

  • 1 mile track and field
  • Flat
  • Age up to 12
Kids race for children aged 3-7 at the stunning Burrator Reservoir with medals for all finishers!
  • Sat 30 May
  • £9
Yelverton, Devon

Burrator 1K Kids Race

Kids race for children aged 3-7 at the stunning Burrator Reservoir with medals for all finishers!

  • 1 km road running
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 3-7
Thousands of runners of all abilities and ages will be welcomed to Green Park in Reading to run a traffic-free, super-flat route as part of a family-friendly event day.
  • Sun 31 May
  • £13-£28
Reading, Berkshire

Green Park Reading 10K

Thousands of runners of all abilities and ages will be welcomed to Green Park in Reading to run a traffic-free, super-flat route as part of a family-friendly event day.

  • Fun run 2
  • 10K run
  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Park
  • Free venue entry
  • Public transport links
  • Age 4 & over
  • Sun 3 May
  • £3
Saltash, Cornwall

Saltash Half Marathon and 5K+ and Fun Run | Fun Run

  • 1.8 miles road running
  • Sun 3 May
  • £6.50
Chorley, Lancashire

Chorley 10K and 2K Family Run | 2K

  • 2 km road running
  • Sun 3 May
  • £10-£25
Reigate, Surrey

YMCA Fun Run and Sports Festival | 1 Mile

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sun 3 May
  • £7
Southampton, Hampshire

ABP Southampton Fun Run

  • 1 mile road running
  • Thu 7 May
  • £4
Newmarket, Suffolk

Newmarket Heath Race | Junior Race

  • 1.8 km trail running
  • Fri 8 May
  • FREE-£9
Newtownards, County Down

Run the Runways | 2K Junior Race

  • 2 km road running
  • Sun 10 May
  • £4-£23
Worcester, Worcestershire

The Crowle 10K

  • Fun run 2
  • 10K run
  • Sun 10 May
  • £4
Market Drayton, Shropshire

Market Drayton 10K | Fun Run

  • 1 km road running
  • Sun 10 May
  • £5
Dalkeith, Midlothian

MYPAS Bluebell Trail Run | 1K

  • 1 km trail running
  • Thu 14 May
  • £8
Wokingham, Berkshire

Dinton 5K & 10K Summer Series - Race 1 | Kids 2K

  • 2 km trail running + 8 ft ascent
  • Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
  • £20-£129.99
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire

London West Spartan Trifecta Weekend

  • Fun run 9
  • Half marathon 2
  • 5K run 2
  • 10K run 2
  • Sun 17 May
  • £3
Derby, Derbyshire

Sinfin 5 | Fun Run 1 Mile

  • 1 mile multi terrain running
  • Sun 17 May
  • £7
Leeds, West Yorkshire

Cookridge Community Fun Run

  • 1 mile trail running
  • Sun 17 May
  • £7
Bognor Regis, West Sussex

Bognor Prom 10K | Junior Fun Run

  • 1.5 km road running
  • Sun 17 May
  • £18
East Grinstead, West Sussex

Mud Monsters Run | Ninjas Kids Run

  • 2 km multi terrain running

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