65 5K runs in South West

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One of the junior events of the Run Bournemouth Festival for ages 11-18 along a beautiful coastal route with the fun of running along Bournemouth Pier!
  • Sat 7 Oct
  • £31
  • Entries close soon
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Run Bournemouth | Junior 5K

One of the junior events of the Run Bournemouth Festival for ages 11-18 along a beautiful coastal route with the fun of running along Bournemouth Pier!

  • Entries close soon
  • 5 km road running
Glowsticks at the ready for a twinkly coastal run at dusk along the iconic Bournemouth Pier ideal for families, beginners, everyone and part of the exciting Run Bournemouth weekend festival!
  • Sat 7 Oct
  • £31
  • Entries close soon
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Run Bournemouth | Supernova 5K

Glowsticks at the ready for a twinkly coastal run at dusk along the iconic Bournemouth Pier ideal for families, beginners, everyone and part of the exciting Run Bournemouth weekend festival!

  • Entries close soon
  • 5 km road running
Come and explore the trails of Woodbury Common on this well-loved event! Professionally chip timed, with a finish line beer and bottle opener medal to help open it!
  • Sat 4 Nov
  • £17
Budleigh Salterton, Devon, UK

Devon Trail Races | 5K

Come and explore the trails of Woodbury Common on this well-loved event! Professionally chip timed, with a finish line beer and bottle opener medal to help open it!

  • 5 km trail running
One of the night-time mixed terrain races on the well-drained sandy soil of Woodbury Common. Well organised, fully marshalled and for all ability levels.
  • Sat 13 Jan 2024
  • £17
Budleigh Salterton, Devon, UK

Battle of Woodbury Common | 5K

One of the night-time mixed terrain races on the well-drained sandy soil of Woodbury Common. Well organised, fully marshalled and for all ability levels.

  • 5 km multi terrain running
Come and experience this exciting multi-terrain race at night, for all ability levels and ages, in beautiful parkland on the edge of Bristol.
  • Sat 17 Feb 2024
  • FREE
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Back to Black | 5K

Come and experience this exciting multi-terrain race at night, for all ability levels and ages, in beautiful parkland on the edge of Bristol.

  • 5 km multi terrain running
  • Sat 7 Oct
  • £15.50-£17.50
Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, UK

Masters 5000

A new Masters 5km Road Race in Weston-Super-Mare

  • 5 km road running
  • Wed 11 Oct
  • £5-£7
Street, Somerset, UK

Street Race Series - Race 1 | 5K

Soon back for another year - the Clive & Angela Thomas Street 5k Series. This will be the 34th year!

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 21 Oct
  • £1-£2
Tavistock, Devon, UK

Tavy 5

The Tavy 5k (formerly known as the 5Kool Run) is held monthly.

  • 5 km road running
  • Fri 27 Oct
  • £14-£16
Exeter, Devon, UK

Halloween Twilight Run - Haldon Forest | 5K Canicross

Join Purple Gecko Events for a spooky Halloween themed headtorch run through the trees!

  • 5 km trail running
  • Fri 27 Oct
  • £14-£16
Exeter, Devon, UK

Halloween Twilight Run - Haldon Forest | 5K

Join Purple Gecko Events for a spooky Halloween themed headtorch run through the trees!

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 28 Oct
  • £19
Barnstaple, Devon, UK

Arlington Asteroids | Dark Skies Series | 5K

Arlington Asteroids is the first event in the ‘Dark Skies Series’ of night trail running events, the first of the North Devon Mini Series and the latest addition to the four event series.

  • 5 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 29 Oct
  • £3.50-£13.50
Sherborne, Dorset, UK

October Halloween | 5K

Welcome to the October Halloween 5k and 10k, a run for all ages and abilities.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 29 Oct
  • £14
Calne, Wiltshire, UK

Calne Clock Change Challenge | 5K

The Clock Change Challenge, organised by the Calne Community Campus, is now in it's 15th year and is a popular event in the race calendar for many Wiltshire runners.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 29 Oct
  • £14-£16
Redruth, Cornwall, UK

Halloween Twilight Run - Scorrier House | 5K

Join Purple Gecko Events for a spooky Halloween themed head torch run around one of Cornwall's most beautiful private estates!

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 29 Oct
  • £19-£21
Redruth, Cornwall, UK

Halloween Twilight Run - Scorrier House | 10K

Join Purple Gecko Events for a spooky Halloween themed head torch run around one of Cornwall's most beautiful private estates!

  • 10 km trail running
  • Wed 8 Nov
  • £5-£7
Street, Somerset, UK

Street Race Series - Race 2 | 5K

Soon back for another year - the Clive & Angela Thomas Street 5k Series. This will be the 34th year!

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 11 Nov
  • £18-£26
Poole, Dorset, UK

Poole MoRun | 5K

MoRunning brings everyday people together with our focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running!

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 12 Nov
  • £18-£26
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Bristol MoRun | 5K

MoRunning brings everyday people together with our focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running!

  • 5 km trail running
  • Tue 14 Nov
  • £20-£22
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Boscombe Winter 5K Series - Race 1

Poole Runners are pleased to announce that after the successful reintroduction of the “Boscombe Winter 5k Series” in 2022 a further series will be held this year.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 18 Nov
  • £1-£2
Tavistock, Devon, UK

Tavy 5

The Tavy 5k (formerly known as the 5Kool Run) is held monthly.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 18 Nov
  • £16
Padstow, Cornwall, UK

The Lobster Lollop | Canicross 5K

Welcome to the Purple Gecko Events Lobster Lollop in association with the National Lobster Hatchery!

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 18 Nov
  • £16
Padstow, Cornwall, UK

The Lobster Lollop | 5K

Welcome to the Purple Gecko Events Lobster Lollop in association with the National Lobster Hatchery!

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 18 Nov
  • FREE-£31.62
Wareham, Dorset, UK

The Maverick Exposure Lights Dark Castle | 5K

The Dark Castle is a new and exciting trail running event in Dorset and, as the name suggests, you will be running in the dark.

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 18 Nov
  • £20-£22
Bath, Somerset, UK

Bath Skyline Night Race | 5K

The Skyline routes are a hill top tour taking in woodland trails, open meadows and iconic landmarks high above the city of Bath.

  • 5 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 19 Nov
  • £20-£22
Bath, Somerset, UK

Bath Skyline Day Race | 5K

The Skyline routes are a hill top tour taking in woodland trails, open meadows and iconic landmarks high above the city of Bath.

  • 5 km multi terrain running
  • Sat 25 Nov
  • £19
Taunton, Somerset, UK

Moonlit Meadow Run | Dark Skies Series | 5K

The Moonlit Meadow Run is the second in the ‘Dark Skies Series’ of four night trail running events spanning from Brean Down in Somerset to Baggy Point in North Devon.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 26 Nov
  • £20
Coleford, Gloucestershire, UK

Forest Runner Running Series - Forest of Dean | 5K

Be a forest runner and join this running series across the nation’s forests this autumn.

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 3 Dec
  • £15-£17
Exeter, Devon, UK

Exeter City Santa Run | 5K

Embrace the Spirit of the Season with the Exeter City Santa Run 2023!

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 3 Dec
  • £10-£16
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Saltford Santa Dash | Road 'Dash' 5K

Welcome to this year's Saltford Santa Dash - all proceeds from this annual community event will go to two local charities - Time is Precious and Butterflies Haven.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 9 Dec
  • £19
Exeter, Devon, UK

Haldon Night | 5K

Night time trail races through Haldon Forest. A range of distances to cater for all ages. Fun for all the family with fancy dress awards and medals for all finishers.

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 10 Dec
  • FREE-£15
Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK

Salisbury Santa Fun Run

Make festive memories this Christmas!

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 10 Dec
  • £12.50-£15
Exmouth, Devon, UK

Age UK Devon's Santa Run | 5K

Age UK Devon are bringing the festive spirit to Exmouth again this December with our family friendly Santa Run.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 10 Dec
  • £14-£16
Chippenham, Wiltshire, UK

The Hullavington 5K

The Hullavington 5K is a road race and fun run held over a flat, fast and picturesque course, starting and finishing in the village of Hullavington, near Chippenham in Wiltshire.

  • 5 km road running
  • Tue 12 Dec
  • £20-£22
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Boscombe Winter 5K Series - Race 2

Poole Runners are pleased to announce that after the successful reintroduction of the “Boscombe Winter 5k Series” in 2022 a further series will be held this year.

  • 5 km road running
  • Wed 13 Dec
  • £5-£7
Street, Somerset, UK

Street Race Series - Race 3 | 5K

Soon back for another year - the Clive & Angela Thomas Street 5k Series. This will be the 34th year!

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 16 Dec
  • £18
Torpoint, Cornwall, UK

Night On The Edge | 5K

It’s back as part of the Wild Night Run Series.

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 16 Dec
  • £16
Liskeard, Cornwall, UK

The Siblyback Santa Scamper | 5K Trail Run

A family friendly Santa Run around Siblyback Lake with 3 timed distances to choose from!

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 16 Dec
  • £1-£2
Tavistock, Devon, UK

Tavy 5

The Tavy 5k (formerly known as the 5Kool Run) is held monthly.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 17 Dec
  • £3.50-£13.50
Sherborne, Dorset, UK

December Christmas Sweater | 5K

Welcome to the December Christmas Sweater 5k and 10k, a run for all ages and abilities.

  • 5 km road running
  • Wed 10 Jan 2024
  • £5-£7
Street, Somerset, UK

Street Race Series - Race 4 | 5K

Soon back for another year - the Clive & Angela Thomas Street 5k Series. This will be the 34th year!

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 20 Jan 2024
  • £1-£2
Tavistock, Devon, UK

Tavy 5

The Tavy 5k (formerly known as the 5Kool Run) is held monthly.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 20 Jan 2024
  • £19
Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, UK

Storm the Fort | Dark Skies Series | 5K

Storm the Fort is the third event in the ‘Dark Skies Series’ of night trail running events, a four event series spanning from Brean Down in Somerset to Baggy Point in North Devon.

  • 5 km trail running
  • Tue 23 Jan 2024
  • £20-£22
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Boscombe Winter 5K Series - Race 3

Poole Runners are pleased to announce that after the successful reintroduction of the “Boscombe Winter 5k Series” in 2022 a further series will be held this year.

  • 5 km road running
  • Wed 24 Jan 2024
  • £6-£14
Exmouth, Devon, UK

Run Exe Winter Series - Race 2

Welcome to the Run Exe 5mile & 5km a midweek winter series, this event takes places on Exmouth seafront promenade on a pancake flat route,

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 11 Feb 2024
  • £22
Bristol, Somerset, UK

The Bristol Winter Warmer Run | 5K

The superb Bristol Winter Warmer Run is back in 2024 with a brand new medal plus loads of fun, smiles, laughs and good times.

  • 5 km trail running
  • Wed 14 Feb 2024
  • £5-£7
Street, Somerset, UK

Street Race Series - Race 5 | 5K

Soon back for another year - the Clive & Angela Thomas Street 5k Series. This will be the 34th year!

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 17 Feb 2024
  • £1-£2
Tavistock, Devon, UK

Tavy 5

The Tavy 5k (formerly known as the 5Kool Run) is held monthly.

  • 5 km road running
  • Tue 20 Feb 2024
  • £20-£22
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Boscombe Winter 5K Series - Race 4

Poole Runners are pleased to announce that after the successful reintroduction of the “Boscombe Winter 5k Series” in 2022 a further series will be held this year.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 3 Mar 2024
  • £20-£24
Bath, Somerset, UK

Two Tunnels | 5K

A truly special race that not only takes in many of Bath's beautiful attractions, but also has the longest underground section for each race distance in the UK!

  • 5 km road running
  • Wed 13 Mar 2024
  • £5-£7
Street, Somerset, UK

Street Race Series - Race 6 | 5K

Soon back for another year - the Clive & Angela Thomas Street 5k Series. This will be the 34th year!

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 16 Mar 2024
  • £1-£2
Tavistock, Devon, UK

Tavy 5

The Tavy 5k (formerly known as the 5Kool Run) is held monthly.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 16 Mar 2024
  • £19
Braunton, Devon, UK

Assault on Baggy Point | Dark Skies Series | 5K

The Assault on Baggy Point is the fourth and last event in the ‘Dark Skies Series’ of night trail running events, the second of the mini series in North Devon.

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 24 Mar 2024
  • £9.50-£12
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Bournemouth Bay Run | 5K

Bournemouth Bay Run will take place in 2024. Whatever your running ability – fun or competitive, there’s a race for you.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 20 Apr 2024
  • £1-£2
Tavistock, Devon, UK

Tavy 5

The Tavy 5k (formerly known as the 5Kool Run) is held monthly.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 5 May 2024
  • £23
Wimborne, Dorset, UK

The Bluebell Bash | 5K

Be sure to add this trail run through scenic bluebell forests to your spring running calendar.

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 18 May 2024
  • £1-£2
Tavistock, Devon, UK

Tavy 5

The Tavy 5k (formerly known as the 5Kool Run) is held monthly.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 2 Jun 2024
  • £20-£24
Bath, Somerset, UK

Two Tunnels | 5K

A truly special race that not only takes in many of Bath's beautiful attractions, but also has the longest underground section for each race distance in the UK!

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 15 Jun 2024
  • £1-£2
Tavistock, Devon, UK

Tavy 5

The Tavy 5k (formerly known as the 5Kool Run) is held monthly.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 20 Jul 2024
  • £1-£2
Tavistock, Devon, UK

Tavy 5

The Tavy 5k (formerly known as the 5Kool Run) is held monthly.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 17 Aug 2024
  • £1-£2
Tavistock, Devon, UK

Tavy 5

The Tavy 5k (formerly known as the 5Kool Run) is held monthly.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 18 Aug 2024
  • £20-£24
Bath, Somerset, UK

Two Tunnels | 5K

A truly special race that not only takes in many of Bath's beautiful attractions, but also has the longest underground section for each race distance in the UK!

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 21 Sep 2024
  • £1-£2
Tavistock, Devon, UK

Tavy 5

The Tavy 5k (formerly known as the 5Kool Run) is held monthly.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 19 Oct 2024
  • £1-£2
Tavistock, Devon, UK

Tavy 5

The Tavy 5k (formerly known as the 5Kool Run) is held monthly.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 16 Nov 2024
  • £1-£2
Tavistock, Devon, UK

Tavy 5

The Tavy 5k (formerly known as the 5Kool Run) is held monthly.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 21 Dec 2024
  • £1-£2
Tavistock, Devon, UK

Tavy 5

The Tavy 5k (formerly known as the 5Kool Run) is held monthly.

  • 5 km road running