5K runs in UK
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- Thu 18 Sep
- £25-£30
The City v Wharf Corporate Run Challenge | 5K
The challenge is back on! Who will reign supreme - City or Wharf? It's time to get competitive and bring the victory to your team.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running + 9 m ascent
- Sat 20 Sep
- £14-£16
Sir Titus Autumn Fudge Trudge | Day 1 | 5K
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this autumn with a choice of distances, all along the flat and even towpath, this event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 82 ft ascent
- Sat 20 Sep
- £22-£27
Fraggle Run | Wales | 5K
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a fantastic themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 20 Sep
- £23-£25
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!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 20 Sep
- £100
Tough Mudder London South | 5K - Saturday
London South is the standout event of the series for good reason. 'Showstopper' obstacles, a diverse course, seriously muddy obstacles and a party atmosphere make it the ultimate mud party!
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Traffic free
- Fundraising optional
- Age 14 & over
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sat 20 Sep
- £10-£65
Birminghams Rainbow Rush | 5K
Join Birmingham Hospice to take over Cofton Park for a day filled with a kaleidoscope of colour, music and laughter over a fun 5km route!
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 5 & over
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sun 21 Sep
- £14-£16
Sir Titus Autumn Fudge Trudge | Day 2 | 5K
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this autumn with a choice of distances, all along the flat and even towpath, this event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 82 ft ascent
- Sun 21 Sep
- £23-£27
Fraggle Run | 5K
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a fantastic themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 21 Sep
- £100
Tough Mudder London South | 5K - Sunday
London South is the standout event of the series for good reason. 'Showstopper' obstacles, a diverse course, seriously muddy obstacles and a party atmosphere make it the ultimate mud party!
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Traffic free
- Fundraising optional
- Age 14 & over
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sat 27 Sep
- £26-£28
Runaway Challenge | 5K
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on an out-and-back route along an old railway line (nice and flat) then receive a medal and goody bag at the finish!
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 30 ft ascent
- Sat 27 Sep
- £23-£27
Romp Run | 5K
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a scenic out-and-back course then receive a fantastic themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 28 Sep
- £25-£27
The Wensum Way Trail | 5K
Enjoy the stunning route, push your limits, and, of course, earn your race bling over 5K distance. Runners will love the fuel and encouragement with every lap!
- Enter online
- Age 18 & over
- 5 km trail running + 62 ft ascent
- Sun 28 Sep
- £12.50-£16.50
River Ness 5K
This welcoming 5K for runners of all abilities follows a flat route by the scenic River Ness, as part of the awe-inspiring Loch Ness Marathon festival weekend.
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 1 & over
- 5 km road running
- Fri 3 Oct
- £20-£27
Midweek Chasing Numbers Oct | 5K
The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 4 Oct
- £18
DSFRS Multisport Championships | 5K
The Torbay Triathlon Weekend is delighted to host the Devon and Somerset Fire Service Multisport Championships! Start with a 5K, followed by a team relay. One swims, one cycles, one runs.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km road running + 124 ft ascent
- Sun 5 Oct
- £14-£16
Oktoberfest | 5K
Get your Oompah vibe on and enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. A 5K to warm the depths of your heart along the flat, even towpath - this event is perfect for all abilities.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 5 Oct
- £23-£27
The Autumn Lucky Dip Run | 5K
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a fantastic lucky dip medal and goody bag at the finish!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 11 Oct
- £20-£22
Rumble In The Jumble I | 5K
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on an out-and-back route along an old railway line (flat) then receive a pick-and-mix medal and goody bag at the finish!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running + 143 ft ascent
- Sat 11 Oct
- £24.75-£33
Bournemouth Supernova 5K
A fun evening run for all! This beautiful coastal route takes in the Bournemouth Pier and promenade at dusk. It's all about the experience, not how fast you can complete it. Walk, jog or run!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 12 Oct
- £18.90
Anna's Hope 5K Fun Run
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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 4 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 12 Oct
- £17-£19
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.
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running + 173 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Oct
- £24
ATW Holdenby House 5K Canicross
The trail goes through the grounds of the 2000-acre Holdenby Estate and on surrounding farmland with fantastic views of the country house, finishing through the iconic arches that adorn the grounds.
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 16 & over
- 5.4 km trail running + 315 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Oct
- £19
ATW Holdenby House 5K Trail Run
The trail goes through the grounds of the 2,000 acre Holdenby Estate and on surrounding farmland with fantastic views of the country house, finishing through the iconic arches that adorn the grounds.
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5.4 km trail running + 315 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Oct
- £17-£27
Scare Bear Run | North | 5K
Get involved in this spooky 5K Scare Bear Run! The Care Bears were a staple of anyone who grew up in the 80s and even if you never liked them, they make a super cute (slightly scary) medal to earn.
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 18 Oct
- £22-£27
Scare Bear Run | Wales | 5K
Get involved in this spooky 5K Scare Bear Run! The Care Bears were a staple of anyone who grew up in the 80s and even if you never liked them, they make a super cute (slightly scary) medal to earn.
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running