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Bournemouth 5K

Secure your place now - Oct 2019

Get the family together, dig out the flourescent clothing and set off on the Bournemouth Supernova 5K!
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Become a Rough Runner

Secure FREE entry with Smile Train

Triumph on the Travelator, test your reflexes on the Sweeper Arms and try your luck on the Big Red Balls!
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Supernova Run - Scotland

Falkirk - Nov 2019

Fun for all the family - no stress, no time limits - just friends and family doing something a little different but a lot of fun!
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Tower of London Run

5K or 10K - supporting BHF - May 2019

Join the BHF and walk, jog or run laps around the Tower of London's famous moat, all in the fight against heart disease.
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Edinburgh 5K

Spring Bank Holiday - May 2019

Beautiful scenic 5K route takes you around Holyrood Park with views of Edinburgh Castle. Weekend of fun, festivities & energy!
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Striding for Survival

3, 7 or 11km for Pancreatic Cancer

Run or walk one of three distances around the beautiful grounds of Virginia Water and the Windsor Great Park.

Events > Running events > 5K runs

5K runs — Run the beautiful Edinburgh 5K - May 2019

5K runs

A great entry-level event for beginners

5K runs are ideal for all abilities and ages. Five kilometres is a classic distance even seasoned runners enjoy. There are hundreds of family fun runs, local 5K parkruns, and other options to choose from.

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Become a Rough Runner

Featured charity places

Become a Rough Runner

Secure FREE entry with Smile Train

Triumph on the Travelator, test your reflexes on the Sweeper Arms and try your luck on the Big Red Balls!

Tower of London Run

Tower of London Run

5K or 10K - supporting BHF - May 2019

Join the BHF and walk, jog or run laps around the Tower of London's famous moat, all in the fight against heart disease.

Edinburgh 5K

Spring Bank Holiday - May 2019

Beautiful scenic 5K route takes you around Holyrood Park with views of Edinburgh Castle. Weekend of fun, festivities & energy!

Supernova Run - Scotland

Supernova Run - Scotland

Falkirk - Nov 2019

Fun for all the family - no stress, no time limits - just friends and family doing something a little different but a lot of fun!

Bournemouth 5K

Secure your place now - Oct 2019

Get the family together, dig out the flourescent clothing and set off on the Bournemouth Supernova 5K!

Striding for Survival

Striding for Survival

3, 7 or 11km for Pancreatic Cancer

Run or walk one of three distances around the beautiful grounds of Virginia Water and the Windsor Great Park.

Featured 5k runs

Our pick of major events, events with charity places and featured local events.

FEATURED EVENT

Surrey Half Marathon

Woking, Surrey, UK

Sunday 10 March 2019 9:00 AM

13.1 miles Road running
5 km Road running
2 km Road running

Set in the glorious country roads surrounding Woking and Guildford, this flat, scenic and chip-timed is not one to miss.

Chip timing Family Beginners Enter online 76 interested Charity places
FEATURED EVENT

Hyde Park 5/10K

London, Greater London, UK

Saturday 15 June 2019 8:30 AM

10 km Road running
5 km Road running
1 km Road running

Join #TeamMencap and take on a 5 or 10k for charity around one of London's most iconic Royal Parks!

Chip timing Family Beginners Disabled Enter online Enter on day 66 interested
FEATURED EVENT

Bournemouth Supernova 5K

Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Saturday 5 October 2019 7:00 PM

5 km Road running

Get the family together, dig out the flourescent clothing and set off on the Bournemouth Supernova 5K!

Chip timing Family Beginners Disabled Enter online 55 interested Charity places
FEATURED EVENT

Sutton Park 5/10K

Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Saturday 5 October 2019 8:30 AM

10 km Road running
5 km Road running
1 km Road running
Road running

Do it for charity and take on a 5 or 10K in a national nature reserve with #TeamMencap this October!

Chip timing Family Beginners Disabled Enter online Enter on day 52 interested
FEATURED EVENT

Kilomathon

Edinburgh, Scotland - Lothian, UK

Sunday 7 April 2019 8:30 AM

13.1 km Road running
6.5 km Multi terrain running
2.62 km Multi terrain running

Kilomathon is run on Edinburgh’s beautiful cycle path network. Runners finish in front of the West Stand at BT Murrayfield Stadium.

Chip timing Age 16+ Family Beginners Disabled Enter online 32 interested Charity places
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Bute Park 5/10K

Cardiff, Wales - South Glamorgan, UK

Saturday 21 September 2019 8:30 AM

10 km Road running
5 km Road running
1 km Road running
Road running

Do it for charity this September and join #TeamMencap in the park to take on a 5 or 10K in the green heart of the city!

Chip timing Family Beginners Disabled Enter online Enter on day 32 interested
FEATURED EVENT

Where's Wally? fun run

London, Greater London, UK

Sunday 17 March 2019 10:00 AM

10 km Road running
5 km Road running
1 km Road running

Walk, jog or run your way around Clapham Common and help give vital literacy skills to disadvantaged kids in the UK.

Chip timing Family Beginners Disabled Enter online 28 interested
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Tower of London Run

London, Greater London, UK

Wednesday 8 May 2019 4:30 PM

10 km Multi terrain running
5 km Multi terrain running

Take on a 5K or 10K run and explore the wonders of this awesome fortress at the Tower of London Run.

Family Beginners Fundraising required Enter online Enter by post 28 interested
FEATURED EVENT

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5K

Edinburgh, Scotland - Lothian, UK

Saturday 25 May 2019 11:00 AM

5 km Road running

Beautiful scenic 5K route takes you around Holyrood Park with views of Edinburgh Castle. Weekend of fun, festivities & energy!

Family Beginners Enter online 27 interested Charity places
FEATURED EVENT

Rough Runner North East - Saturday

Chester Le Street, Durham, UK

Saturday 20 July 2019 9:00 AM

15 km Multi terrain running
10 km Multi terrain running
5 km Multi terrain running

An awesome game-show inspired obstacle course challenge featuring some of the most feared obstacles ever to grace TV.

Age 16+ Beginners Enter online Enter on day 27 interested Charity places
FEATURED EVENT

Mudnificent 7

Fillongley, Warwickshire, UK

Saturday 17 August 2019 9:00 AM

7 km Multi terrain running

The Mudnificent 7 is a unique event and summer festival - experience an amazing course designed by 7 different event companies.

Chip timing Age 16+ Family Beginners Enter online Enter on day 24 interested Charity places
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Rough Runner North East - Sunday

Chester Le Street, Durham, UK

Sunday 21 July 2019 9:00 AM

15 km Multi terrain running
10 km Multi terrain running
5 km Multi terrain running

An awesome game-show inspired obstacle course challenge featuring some of the most feared obstacles ever to grace TV.

Age 16+ Beginners Enter online Enter on day 22 interested Charity places

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Charity places in 5k runs

Secure your charity place in one of these major running events.

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running

Inverness, Scotland - Highland, UK

Sunday 6 October 2019 10:00 AM

26.2 miles Road running

10 km Road running

5 km Road running

SIGN UP FOR £30

Chip timing Family Beginners Enter online 14 interested Charity places

Supernova Run - The Kelpies Friday

Meningitis Research Foundation

Supernova Run - The Kelpies Friday

Falkirk, Scotland - Central Scotland, UK

Friday 8 November 2019 8:00 PM

Multi terrain running

5 km Multi terrain running

Join the MRF team and receive a running top, training advice and excellent fundraising support.

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Chip timing Family Beginners Enter online 20 interested Charity places

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running

Alzheimer Scotland

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running

Inverness, Scotland - Highland, UK

Sunday 6 October 2019 10:00 AM

26.2 miles Road running

10 km Road running

5 km Road running

Join #TeamAlzScot at the Loch Ness marathon and receive a running top and excellent fundraising support.

SIGN UP FOR £35

Chip timing Family Beginners Enter online 14 interested Charity places

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5K

Mental Health Foundation

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5K

Edinburgh, Scotland - Lothian, UK

Saturday 25 May 2019 11:00 AM

5 km Road running

Join the MHF team to receive a technical running vest, personalised advice and fantastic race-day support.

SIGN UP FOR £10

Family Beginners Enter online 27 interested Charity places

Tough Mudder 5K - Midlands Sunday

Tough Mudder 5K - Midlands Sunday

Grantham, Leicestershire, UK

Sunday 19 May 2019 8:00 AM

Multi terrain running

5 km Multi terrain running

Join #TeamDUK at Tough Mudder and receive a running top, crazy hair, training help and excellent fundraising support.

SIGN UP FOR £1

Age 16+ Family Enter on day 3 interested Charity places

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5K

Macmillan Cancer Support

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5K

Edinburgh, Scotland - Lothian, UK

Saturday 25 May 2019 11:00 AM

5 km Road running

Join #TeamMacmillan and get a personalised technical running top, plus the loudest cheers on event day!

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Family Beginners Enter online 27 interested Charity places

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5K

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5K

Edinburgh, Scotland - Lothian, UK

Saturday 25 May 2019 11:00 AM

5 km Road running

Get your hands on a free high-spec running top, training advice and fundraising support from the Bloodwise team.

SIGN UP FOR £10

Family Beginners Enter online 27 interested Charity places

Supernova Run - The Kelpies Sunday

Meningitis Research Foundation

Supernova Run - The Kelpies Sunday

Falkirk, Scotland - Central Scotland, UK

Sunday 10 November 2019 5:00 PM

Multi terrain running

5 km Multi terrain running

Join the MRF team and receive a running top, training advice and excellent fundraising support.

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Chip timing Family Beginners Enter online 11 interested Charity places

Spartan Race - Windsor Sprint

Prostate Cancer Research Centre

Spartan Race - Windsor Sprint

Windsor, West Berkshire, UK

Sunday 6 October 2019 8:00 AM

Multi terrain running

6 km Multi terrain running

Join Team PCRC and receive a technical running top, training guides and excellent fundraising support.

SIGN UP FOR £35

Chip timing Age 14+ Family Beginners Enter online 17 interested Charity places

Surrey Half Marathon

Macmillan Cancer Support

Surrey Half Marathon

Woking, Surrey, UK

Sunday 10 March 2019 9:00 AM

13.1 miles Road running

5 km Road running

2 km Road running

Join Team Macmillan and receive a personalised running top, fundraising support and online training zone.

SIGN UP FOR FREE

Chip timing Family Beginners Enter online 76 interested Charity places

Tough Mudder 5K - North West Saturday

SSAFA the Armed Forces charity

Tough Mudder 5K - North West Saturday

Malpas, Cheshire, UK

Saturday 7 September 2019 8:00 AM

Multi terrain running

5 km Multi terrain running

Join #TeamSSAFA and support the forces at Tough Mudder to receive excellent training and fundraising advice.

SIGN UP FOR £20

Age 16+ Family Enter on day 1 interested Charity places

Tough Mudder 5K - North London Friday

SSAFA the Armed Forces charity

Tough Mudder 5K - North London Friday

London, Greater London, UK

Friday 12 April 2019 6:00 PM

Multi terrain running

5 km Multi terrain running

Join #TeamSSAFA and support the forces at Tough Mudder to receive excellent training and fundraising advice.

SIGN UP FOR £20

Age 16+ Family Enter on day 11 interested Charity places

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5 of the best 5K fun runs

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5 of the best 5K fun runs

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If you’re looking for a fun, non-timed 5K to mix things up a bit, why not try Spartan Race, Supernova 5K and more!

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Overcome your running fears

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Overcome your running fears

First steps are often the hardest

It's natural to be nervous when taking up running but trainer Becky Hodgson shows you how to conquer the most common fears.

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Taking your first running steps

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Taking your first running steps

Early training tips for new runners

If you're now ready to head out then this advice from club runner Becca Hayden will keep you on the right track early on.

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5 of the best 5K fun runs

Zombie Evac Race, Rough Runner & more!

If you’re looking for a fun, non-timed 5K to mix things up a bit, why not try Spartan Race, Supernova 5K and more!
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