Fun runs for under 5's in UK in May 2026
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- Sat 2 May
- £17
AJ Bell Mini Great Birmingham Run
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? These events see the younger Brummie runners tackle a supercharged run in the city centre with a carnival atmosphere to get athletes off to a flying start.
- 1.5 km road running
- Sat 9 May
- £17
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
- Sat 9 May
- £10
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
- Sat 16 May
- £9
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
- Sat 23 May
- £18.50
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
- Sat 30 May
- £22
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
- Sat 30 May
- £9
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
- Sun 31 May
- £13-£28
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
- Sun 31 May
- £10
Blair Castle Trail Weekender | Kids Fun Run 1K
For the first time, the festival weekend will have kids trail races of varying lengths - perfect for kids looking to dip their toe into the world of trail running.
- 1 km trail running + 50 m ascent
- Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
- £20-£129.99
London West Spartan Trifecta Weekend
- Fun run 9
- Half marathon 2
- 5K run 2
- 10K run 2
- Thu 21 May
- £2
The Dave Jones Prom Run Series - Race 9 | Junior 1 Mile
- 1 mile road running