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5K runs in East of England

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Run as far as you can during the 6-hour event through Hinchinbrooke Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
  • Sun 18 May
  • £31-£36
  • Sun 18 May
  • £31-£36
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, UK

The Birthday Run | 6 Hour

Run as far as you can during the 6-hour event through Hinchinbrooke Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.

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  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 6 hrs multi terrain running
Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through Hinchinbrooke Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
  • Sun 18 May
  • £31-£36
  • Sun 18 May
  • £31-£36
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, UK

The Birthday Run | 4 Hour

Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through Hinchinbrooke Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.

  • Chip timing
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  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 4 hrs multi terrain running
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Can you survive Farmmageddon? A fantastic 5.3K loop through the lovely grounds of Hyde Hall Farm as part of the Farmmageddon endurance weekend.
  • Sat 24 May
  • £34-£36
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  • Sat 24 May
  • £34-£36
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Buntingford, Hertfordshire, UK

Farmmageddon | 5K

Can you survive Farmmageddon? A fantastic 5.3K loop through the lovely grounds of Hyde Hall Farm as part of the Farmmageddon endurance weekend.

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  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 5 km trail running
In its fifth year! Come take on the challenge of the track at Wodson Park. Do you have it in you to complete your distance on a 400-metre athletics track?
  • Sun 1 Jun
  • £23-£25
  • Sun 1 Jun
  • £23-£25
Ware, Hertfordshire, UK

Circuit Du Sore Legs | Part Cinq | 5K

In its fifth year! Come take on the challenge of the track at Wodson Park. Do you have it in you to complete your distance on a 400-metre athletics track?

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  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 5 km track and field
A community focused event, ATW St Albans Half Marathon aims to raise money for local charities and organisations as well as put on a great day out for all the family, delivered by runners for runners.
  • Sun 8 Jun
  • £19-£21
  • Sun 8 Jun
  • £19-£21
St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW St Albans 5K

A community focused event, ATW St Albans Half Marathon aims to raise money for local charities and organisations as well as put on a great day out for all the family, delivered by runners for runners.

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  • PB
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running
This route takes in the Valley of the Owls in Suffolk, with some of the oldest roads in England and very beautiful countryside.
  • Sun 8 Jun
  • £23-£25
  • Sun 8 Jun
  • £23-£25
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

The Valley of the Owls Run | 5K

This route takes in the Valley of the Owls in Suffolk, with some of the oldest roads in England and very beautiful countryside.

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  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running
Take on a 5K around the Royal Estate. A major event in the East Anglian running calendar, the Run Sandringham 5K will attract a large field of runners of all abilities.
  • Sun 15 Jun
  • £16-£18
  • Sun 15 Jun
  • £16-£18
Sandringham, Norfolk, UK

Run Sandringham 10K & 5K | 5K

Take on a 5K around the Royal Estate. A major event in the East Anglian running calendar, the Run Sandringham 5K will attract a large field of runners of all abilities.

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  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running
Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it.
  • Sat 28 Jun
  • £23-£37.50
  • Sat 28 Jun
  • £23-£37.50
Buntingford, Hertfordshire, UK

Cock-a-doodle Dawdle | 6 hour

Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it.

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  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 6 hrs trail running
Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it.
  • Sat 28 Jun
  • £23-£37.50
  • Sat 28 Jun
  • £23-£37.50
Buntingford, Hertfordshire, UK

Cock-a-doodle Dawdle | 4 hour

Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it.

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  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 4 hrs trail running
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for another 4-hour running challenge! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
  • Sun 6 Jul
  • £31-£36
  • Sun 6 Jul
  • £31-£36
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

Summer Ready Run | 4 Hour

Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for another 4-hour running challenge! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.

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  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 4 hrs trail running
It's summer time so come join a loop or two at the lovely Brandon Country Park through the heart of Thetford Forest!
  • Sun 13 Jul
  • £31-£36
  • Sun 13 Jul
  • £31-£36
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

SunTime RunTime | 4 Hour

It's summer time so come join a loop or two at the lovely Brandon Country Park through the heart of Thetford Forest!

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  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 4 hrs multi terrain running
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.
  • Sat 30 Aug
  • £23-£25
  • Sat 30 Aug
  • £23-£25
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

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.

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  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 5 km road running
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!
  • Sat 6 Sep
  • £17-£21
  • Sat 6 Sep
  • £17-£21
Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK

ATW Bedford Running Festival | 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!

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  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running
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.
  • Sun 7 Sep
  • £31-£36
  • Sun 7 Sep
  • £31-£36
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

FEAR (Forget Everything And Run) | 4 Hour

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.

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  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 4 hrs multi terrain running
Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through the lovely Bawsey Country Park on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
  • Sat 13 Sep
  • £33-£38
  • Sat 13 Sep
  • £33-£38
King's Lynn, Norfolk, UK

Easier Said Than Run | 4 Hour

Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through the lovely Bawsey Country Park on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.

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  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 4 hrs trail running
Your race, your pace, your distance! Utilising the Gallops route at the amazing Suffolk Running Centre which takes you through to Newmarket so you may get to see the race horses in training!
  • Sat 20 Sep
  • £23-£25
  • Sat 20 Sep
  • £23-£25
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

The Lucky Horseshoe | 5K

Your race, your pace, your distance! Utilising the Gallops route at the amazing Suffolk Running Centre which takes you through to Newmarket so you may get to see the race horses in training!

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  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 5 km trail running
2025 details tbc. Open to all the family from serious athletes wanting a shorter race to complete beginners wanting to have fun, get fit and raise money for Anna's Hope, or a different charity cause.
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • £11.90-£17.90
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • £11.90-£17.90
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

Anna's Hope 5K Fun Run

2025 details tbc. Open to all the family from serious athletes wanting a shorter race to complete beginners wanting to have fun, get fit and raise money for Anna's Hope, or a different charity cause.

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  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 4 & over
  • 5 km road running
Love Luton is delighted to host the 12th running event for the town. The races will start and finish in Luton town centre and head through award-winning parks on traffic-free, closed roads.
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • £17-£19
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • £17-£19
Luton, Bedfordshire, UK

Love Luton RunFest | 5K

Love Luton is delighted to host the 12th running event for the town. The races will start and finish in Luton town centre and head through award-winning parks on traffic-free, closed roads.

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  • Hilly
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running
This Halloween, run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through Ferry Meadows on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
  • Sun 26 Oct
  • £31-£36
  • Sun 26 Oct
  • £31-£36
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

Pumpkin Plod | 4 Hour

This Halloween, run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through Ferry Meadows on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.

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  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 4 hrs multi terrain running
Welcome to the Fireworks Festival of Running! Come and tackle the track to see whether you can complete 5K over the 400m circuit - and how fast you can do it.
  • Sat 1 Nov
  • £23-£25
  • Sat 1 Nov
  • £23-£25
Ware, Hertfordshire, UK

Catherine Wheel Canter | 5K

Welcome to the Fireworks Festival of Running! Come and tackle the track to see whether you can complete 5K over the 400m circuit - and how fast you can do it.

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  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km track and field
Welcome to the Fireworks Festival of Running! Come and tackle the track to see whether you can complete 5K over the 400m circuit - and how fast you can do it.
  • Sat 1 Nov
  • £23-£25
  • Sat 1 Nov
  • £23-£25
Ware, Hertfordshire, UK

Guy Fawkes Gallop | 5K

Welcome to the Fireworks Festival of Running! Come and tackle the track to see whether you can complete 5K over the 400m circuit - and how fast you can do it.

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  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km track and field
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a 5K remembrance running challenge! Run for at least 5K through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
  • Sun 9 Nov
  • £31-£36
  • Sun 9 Nov
  • £31-£36
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

Remembrance Run | 4 Hour

Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a 5K remembrance running challenge! Run for at least 5K through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.

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  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 4 hrs multi terrain running
Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through the lovely Surrey countryside on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
  • Sat 22 Nov
  • £31-£36
  • Sat 22 Nov
  • £31-£36
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Turkey Trot | 4 Hour

Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through the lovely Surrey countryside on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.

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  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 4 hrs trail running
The patron saint day of St Andrews falls on a weekend so there's now an event to support it! Run for as long as you can, rest, then head out for some more.
  • Sun 30 Nov
  • £31-£36
  • Sun 30 Nov
  • £31-£36
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

St Andrews Day Challenge | 4 Hour

The patron saint day of St Andrews falls on a weekend so there's now an event to support it! Run for as long as you can, rest, then head out for some more.

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  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 4 hrs multi terrain running
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a festive 6-hour running challenge! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
  • Sun 7 Dec
  • £31-£36
  • Sun 7 Dec
  • £31-£36
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

Bauble Bimble | 6 Hour

Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a festive 6-hour running challenge! 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
  • 6 hrs multi terrain running

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