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5K runs in East of England

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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 13 Oct
  • £11.90-£17.90
  • Sun 13 Oct
  • £11.90-£17.90
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

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
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  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 4 & over
  • 5 km road running
Love Luton is delighted to host the 11th running event for the town. The races will start and finish from the central location of St Georges Square in Luton town centre.
  • Sun 13 Oct
  • £17-£19
  • Sun 13 Oct
  • £17-£19
Luton, Bedfordshire, UK

Love Luton RunFest | 5K

Love Luton is delighted to host the 11th running event for the town. The races will start and finish from the central location of St Georges Square in Luton town centre.

  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running
This Halloween, 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 27 Oct
  • £30-£35
  • Sun 27 Oct
  • £30-£35
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

Pumpkin Plod | 4 Hour

This Halloween, 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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • 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 2 Nov
  • £23-£25
  • Sat 2 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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • 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 2 Nov
  • £23-£25
  • Sat 2 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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km track and field
Come and run 5K at the Essex Remembrance Run, in support of The Felix Fund, to help honour our fallen heroes and support a fantastic military charity.
  • Sat 9 Nov
  • £19-£21
  • Sat 9 Nov
  • £19-£21
Saffron Walden, Essex, UK

ATW Remembrance Runs | 5K

Come and run 5K at the Essex Remembrance Run, in support of The Felix Fund, to help honour our fallen heroes and support a fantastic military charity.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running
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 10 Nov
  • £30-£35
  • Sun 10 Nov
  • £30-£35
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

Remembrance Run | 5K

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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 5 km multi terrain running
Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through the lovely Hinchingbrooke Country Park on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
  • Sun 24 Nov
  • £30-£35
  • Sun 24 Nov
  • £30-£35
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, UK

Turkey Trot | 4 Hour

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

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 4 hrs trail running
It's December, so what better way to start the month than with a Christmas event? Come to the Suffolk Running Centre and follow the Windmill Way route for 5K and join the finish line festivities!
  • Sun 1 Dec
  • £23-£25
  • Sun 1 Dec
  • £23-£25
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

The Christmas Canter | 5K

It's December, so what better way to start the month than with a Christmas event? Come to the Suffolk Running Centre and follow the Windmill Way route for 5K and join the finish line festivities!

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  • Hilly
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & 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, head out for more and enjoy some festive fun!
  • Sun 8 Dec
  • £30-£35
  • Sun 8 Dec
  • £30-£35
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

Twas The Run Before Christmas | 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, head out for more and enjoy some festive fun!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 4 hrs multi terrain running
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a festive 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 15 Dec
  • £30-£35
  • Sun 15 Dec
  • £30-£35
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

Bauble Bimble | 4 Hour

Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a festive 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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 4 hrs multi terrain 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 12 Jan 2025
  • £31-£36
  • Sun 12 Jan 2025
  • £31-£36
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 4 hrs trail running
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.
  • Sat 18 Jan 2025
  • £23-£25
  • Sat 18 Jan 2025
  • £23-£25
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 5 km road running
Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through the lovely Hinchingbrooke Country Park on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
  • Sun 2 Feb 2025
  • £30-£35
  • Sun 2 Feb 2025
  • £30-£35
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, UK

OMG (One Mile 2 Go) Run | 4 Hour

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

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • 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 9 Feb 2025
  • £31-£36
  • Sun 9 Feb 2025
  • £31-£36
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

Run for Cake | 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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 4 hrs trail 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 16 Feb 2025
  • £31-£36
  • Sun 16 Feb 2025
  • £31-£36
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

RIOT (Running Is Our Therapy) | 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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 4 hrs trail running
In 2023 we had St George's, in 2024 we had St Patrick's so why not come along to St David's Day Challenge with a one-off medal that you will want to add to your collection?
  • Sat 1 Mar 2025
  • £31-£36
  • Sat 1 Mar 2025
  • £31-£36
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

St David's Day Challenge | 5K

In 2023 we had St George's, in 2024 we had St Patrick's so why not come along to St David's Day Challenge with a one-off medal that you will want to add to your collection?

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  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 5 km trail running
This disused airfield has a fast, flat, tarmac course with no sharp corners, and the surrounding tree cover makes for relatively still conditions on most days - but your PB or run stress-free.
  • Sun 16 Mar 2025
  • £19-£21
  • Sun 16 Mar 2025
  • £19-£21
Saffron Walden, Essex, UK

ATW Debden 5K

This disused airfield has a fast, flat, tarmac course with no sharp corners, and the surrounding tree cover makes for relatively still conditions on most days - but your PB or run stress-free.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running
Marathon, Half and 10K! Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it.
  • Sat 22 Mar 2025
  • £25-£37.50
  • Sat 22 Mar 2025
  • £25-£37.50
Buntingford, Hertfordshire, UK

Moo-rathon, Calf and Hen K | 4 Hour

Marathon, Half and 10K! Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 4 hrs trail 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 30 Mar 2025
  • £31-£36
  • Sun 30 Mar 2025
  • £31-£36
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

Zig Zag Challenge | 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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 4 hrs trail running
Join Zig Zag Running at the beautiful Haughley Park for the Haughley Festival of Running and join like-minded runners tackling 5K distance on paths and trails.
  • Sun 6 Apr 2025
  • £23-£25
  • Sun 6 Apr 2025
  • £23-£25
Stowmarket, Suffolk, UK

Haughley Festival of Running | 5K

Join Zig Zag Running at the beautiful Haughley Park for the Haughley Festival of Running and join like-minded runners tackling 5K distance on paths and trails.

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  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 5 km trail 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.
  • Fri 18 Apr 2025
  • £31-£36
  • Fri 18 Apr 2025
  • £31-£36
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

Easter Challenge | 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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 4 hrs trail running
On the same day as the London Marathon, why not come along to The "Other" Run? Complete the distance of your choice and earn a Zig Zag medal too.
  • Sun 27 Apr 2025
  • £23-£25
  • Sun 27 Apr 2025
  • £23-£25
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

The Other Run | 5K

On the same day as the London Marathon, why not come along to The "Other" Run? Complete the distance of your choice and earn a Zig Zag medal too.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • 5 km road 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 2025
  • £31-£36
  • Sun 18 May 2025
  • £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
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 4 hrs multi terrain running
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 2025
  • £34-£36
  • Sat 24 May 2025
  • £34-£36
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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 5 km trail running
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 2025
  • £19-£21
  • Sun 8 Jun 2025
  • £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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • PB
  • 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 2025
  • £23-£37.50
  • Sat 28 Jun 2025
  • £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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 4 hrs trail 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 2025
  • £17-£21
  • Sat 6 Sep 2025
  • £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!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 5 Oct
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, UK

First Saturday of the Month 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 6 Oct
Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, UK

Abbots Langley Ten Tough | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 6 Oct
St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK

The Herts 10K, 5K and Fun Run | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 6 Oct
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK

Abington Festival of Running | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 12 Oct
Norwich, Norfolk, UK

Inflatable 5K - Norwich (Norfolk) | 5K

  • 5 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 13 Oct
Norwich, Norfolk, UK

Felbrigg Trail Run | 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 13 Oct
Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK

Willow 10K | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 13 Oct
Bishop's Stortford, Essex, UK

Manuden 10K | 5K

  • 5 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 20 Oct
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK

Duxford Dash | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 20 Oct
Much Hadham, Hertfordshire, UK

MITRE 10K & 5K Run | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 27 Oct
Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK

Leigh-on-Sea 10K | 5K

  • 5 km multi terrain running
  • Sat 2 Nov
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, UK

First Saturday of the Month 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 10 Nov
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

High Lodge CaniCross Winter 5K Series - Race One

  • 5 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 10 Nov
Beccles, Suffolk, UK

Run Henham | 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 1 Dec
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

High Lodge CaniCross Winter 5K Series - Race Two

  • 5 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 1 Dec
Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK

SECE Mind’s Mental Elf

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 1 Dec
St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK

Rudolph Run | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 7 Dec
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, UK

First Saturday of the Month 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 8 Dec
Colchester, Essex, UK

Santa Fun Run | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 8 Dec
Norwich, Norfolk, UK

Santa Dash and Festive Fun Run | 5K Santa Dash

  • 5 km trail running
  • Thu 26 Dec
Basildon, Essex, UK

Crown to Crown - Race 7

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 19 Jan 2025
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

High Lodge CaniCross Winter 5K Series - Race Three

  • 5 km multi terrain running

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