5K runs in UK in January 2026
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- Sat 3 Jan 2026
- £14-£16
- Sat 3 Jan 2026
- £14-£16
Blinking Bitter in Brid | Day 1 | 5K
Brace yourself for this out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the front at Bridlington. The course is great underfoot.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km multi terrain running + 118 ft ascent
- Sun 4 Jan 2026
- £14-£16
- Sun 4 Jan 2026
- £14-£16
Still Blinking Bitter in Brid | Day 2 | 5K
Brace yourself for this out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the front at Bridlington. The course is great underfoot.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km multi terrain running + 118 ft ascent
- Sun 4 Jan 2026
- £18
- Sun 4 Jan 2026
- £18
Oundle New Year 5K
Kick start your New Year resolutions with this popular New Year race which is returning to the historic town of Oundle! Enjoy the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside and the crisp winter air.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running + 223 ft ascent
- Sat 10 Jan 2026
- £19
- Sat 10 Jan 2026
- £19
Dark Skies Surrey Hills | 5K
The Dark Skies returns for an undulating yomp through Surrey’s muddy, rolling hills in Dorking. A thrilling nighttime 5K trail race with canicross. Medal, branded kit and hot food available too.
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- Undulating
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 139 m ascent
- Sun 11 Jan 2026
- £15-£17
- Sun 11 Jan 2026
- £15-£17
Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle | 5K
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this winter on your choice of distance, along the flat towpath for runners of all abilities, from novices to PB chasers!
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- Flat
- PB
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km trail running + 56 ft ascent
- Sun 11 Jan 2026
- £17
- Sun 11 Jan 2026
- £17
Vale of Clwyd 5K
The route is exactly 5K, multi-terrain in nature, with a nice mix of minor road and trail to make for an interesting run in lovely surroundings, with fantastic views. Chip timing, prizes and medal!
- Families
- Newcomers
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- Flat
- Undulating
- Event village
- Park
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sun 11 Jan 2026
- £32-£38
- Sun 11 Jan 2026
- £32-£38
WTF Where's The Finish? | 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 trail running + 299 ft ascent
- Sat 17 Jan 2026
- £25-£27
- Sat 17 Jan 2026
- £25-£27
Windmill Way Wander | 5K
It's New Year! So what better way to start the year than with an event? Come to the Suffolk Running Centre and follow the Windmill Way route for 5K.
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- Hilly
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 5 km road running + 764 ft ascent
- Sat 17 Jan 2026
- £22
- Sat 17 Jan 2026
- £22
Haldon Night | 5K
Popular night-time trail races through Haldon Forest with beer, mince pies and medals for finishers! A range of distances to cater for all ages. Fun for all the family with fancy dress awards too.
- Chip timing
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- Traffic free
- Age 8 & over
- 5 km trail running + 447 ft ascent
- Sat 17 Jan 2026
- £20
- Sat 17 Jan 2026
- £20
Dark Skies Series | Storm the Fort | 5K Night Run
Storm the Fort 5K is the Gold award-winning event in the ‘Dark Skies Series’ of night trail running events, a three-event series taking part across Somerset.
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- Hilly
- Traffic free
- Age 8 & over
- 5 km trail running + 528 ft ascent
- Sun 18 Jan 2026
- £20
- Sun 18 Jan 2026
- £20
Sherwood New Year 5K
Get ready, set... and race! Get your New Year off to a flying start with a wonderful forest run to celebrate the arrival of a happy and healthy New Year.
- Chip timing
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- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km trail running + 177 ft ascent
- Sun 18 Jan 2026
- £22-£24
- Sun 18 Jan 2026
- £22-£24
ATW Mallory Park Winter Run 5K
Gear up for an adrenaline-packed winter running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit!
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- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running + 36 ft ascent
- Sat 24 Jan 2026
- £15-£17
- Sat 24 Jan 2026
- £15-£17
Sir Titus Saucy Pie n Pickle Plod | 5K
Happy New Year Run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with a choice of distances, all along the flat, even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities from novices to PB chasers!
- Chip timing
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- Flat
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 82 ft ascent