5K Events

ABBATHON brings together the fun of an ABBA tribute show with the buzz of a 5K or 10K run. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a complete beginner, or simply a devoted ABBA fan, ABBATHON is designed to be welcoming, accessible and full of feel-good energy from start to finish. Run, jog, walk or dance your way around the course through one of the city’s most iconic parks, with ABBA hits keeping the atmosphere high every step of the way. Whether you’re chasing a PB, running your first 5K, or just here for the ABBA vibes, ABBATHON is all about enjoying every step. We’re taking the tribute act out of the pub and into the park for the whole family to enjoy, combining live music, a DJ, on-course music guides, professional photography and finisher’s medals to create a fully immersive themed race experience.

Enjoy every spellbinding step through the stunning landscape of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in this exceptional five race series      Friday 04 September, 18:30    Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, East Sussex    5k & Junior Run    Tarmac, Flat, Fast Overview The Rye Summer Classic Series provides a unique chance to enjoy one of Britain's most treasured conservation sites, covering a mosaic of interlocking shingle ridges, saltmarsh, intertidal grazing, reed-beds and saline lagoons. It can get windy on the reserve but if conditions are favourable then fast times are likely. These races enjoy incredible race day vibes and are ideal for both beginners and experienced runners. With a choice of race distance across all but the September race edition, it will be the summer racing series that you wait for every year.  Please note: For this final race in the series, only the 5k is available to book.  Route Information View and download detailed route maps (including GPX files):    Race Highlights •    Stunning coastal landscape •    Possibility of quick times •    Accurately measured course •    Friendly atmosphere •    1k Junior run  What’s Included •    Bespoke medal for 5km •    Finisher medal for the Junior run •    Trophies •    Free parking Full series dates Friday 08 May 2026 Friday 05 June 2026 Friday 10 July 2026 Friday 07 August 2026 Friday 04 September 2026  Please note, the full series can only be booked before the May race takes place. If you are browsing this race before that date and would like to book a full series option, then please visit the event page for Race One in May.    On-the-Day Entry Fee (subject to availability) •    5k: £20 •    Junior Run: £7   Event information will be sent out to all registered entrants prior to race day

Westonbirt is the National Arboretum, home to over 2,500 different species of tree! This includes 5 national collections, including rare trees from across the world. The route is incredibly beautiful, varied and interesting as you run through the different areas dedicated to specific species. The sold terrain underfoot gives you a surface more akin to a solid road surface, with all the beauty of a trail run. Westonbirt is a great relaxing family day out with lots of activities for children too. As part of your race ticket you are welcome to stay and enjoy the arboretum for the whole day, and family, friends and supporters can gain access to the arboretum for just £3/person when travelling with a runner, for special access before 9am, and stay for the day too. Normal visitor ticket prices will be payable after 9am.

We all love to be beside the seaside so why not enjoy a trail run from the coast at Hornsea in East Yorkshire. You can grab yourself fish and chips and an ice cream from the front after the race. This race follows an out and back route along the scenic Trans Pennine Trail with a variety of distances to choose from. Elevation: Flat Terrain: Good Trail Feed/drink stations every 3 miles Marshalled and signed course. Toilets available in Leisure Centre Bespoke medal and lots of treats for all finishers. A day out at the seaside. Getting to us: Registration: https://w3w.co/drape.mysteries.keepers By Car: Parking close by - Council charges may apply. Car sharing is a great idea. Distances and times: Registration Opens from 8am – please allow yourself 1 hour to park, register and use the loos. Our races are licenced from the Trail Running Association 5k (8:30 start) 10k 09:00 start) 10 Miler (8:30 start) 20 Miler (8:30 start) Half Marathon (10:00 start) Marathon (2 x ½ marathon) (8:30 start)   During the race and important things to note: We try to be cup-less: Our feed stations are normally around every three miles and offer drinks and a range of food but please bring your own re-usable cup or bottle.   Headphones: Most of our courses are off road but we still prefer you not to wear earphones and due to oncourse incidents, we have taken the decision to ask you not to wear large over ear headphones. These block out any other sounds and don't allow runners to hear marshals, vehicles or other users of the route. If you do need to wear earphones, then please use bone conducting earphones or "one in one out" in ear pieces. Please note, there may will be unmarshalled road crossings.   Transfers/Deferrals: You can self-serve your transfer or deferral either on this website or “Let’s Do This” depending on where you booked. Please try not to change your event or details on the day as it causes delays and queues at registration.   We no longer mail out a race brief as most of the information is here on the website however we advise you to visit our FAQ section and join the “Grim Up North Chat” group on Facebook which will help with any other questions you have.

Get ready to jump, bounce, slide and swing through the World's BIGGEST and CRAZIEST Inflatable 5k Obstacle Course! The Inflatable 5k Obstacle Course is coming to Edinburgh on Saturday 5th September 2026 and it's going to be Epic! The obstacles are BIGGER, BOUNCIER and BETTER than ever before! You'll be jumping, sliding and laughing all the way to the finish line. Grab your friends, family or tackle it on your own. Lace up your trainers and get ready for the ultimate day out! **The inflatable 5k is open for ages 5 - 15 years old. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult at all times (3:1 child:adult ratio)** DISTANCES 2.5KM | 5KM | 10KM | 15KM

Join us for an awesome day of running, fun, and frolic at Alexandra Park, Oldham, as we celebrate what would have been Freddie Mercury's 80th birthday! Freddie Mercury famously adored cats and was a proud parent to 10 feline companions. He even wrote the song Delilah for one of them on Queen's Innuendo album and dedicated his solo album Mr. Bad Guy to his beloved cats. This event is our tribute to Freddie's legendary music, personality, and love of all things feline. About Alexandra Park Dating back to the 1860s, this stunning green space in North Manchester offers a challenging yet rewarding course that will test both your legs and your lungs. Fear not though - you'll get the full Phoenix Running experience, with fantastic support, plenty of laughs, and a well-stocked aid station to keep you fuelled and hydrated every step of the way. Course & Venue Predominantly tarmac route within Alexandra Park Road shoes suitable in all weather Approx. 246 ft elevation per lap (spicy after a few laps!) 1 lap = 3.28 miles Public toilets and cafe on site Distances (run as many laps as you like) Plot a Route GPS: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3166409 Minimum distance: 1 lap is 3.28 miles 2 laps: Just over 10K - 492 ft elevation 4 laps: Half Marathon (13.1 miles) - 984 ft elevation 8 laps: Marathon (26.2 miles) - 1,968 ft elevation 9+ laps: Ultra distance Complete as many laps as you fancy within the time limit. Event Timings Registration opens: 7:30am Earliest start: 8:00am (Rock Up & Run option) Official 7-hour window: 8:30am - 3:30pm All runners must finish by 3:30pm Bibs collected on the day Parking Free public car parks around Alexandra Park On-road parking available on Queens Road and nearby streets Approx. 20-30 free spaces at Alexandra Park Car Park (off Kings Road) Please check parking restrictions to avoid fines Toilets Two sets of public toilets inside the park Open approximately 8:00am - 4:00pm Rules & Eligibility Event held under TRA and UKA rules Participants must be 18 years or over Chosen charity: TBC

The Maverick Kielder Forest Gravel 2026 SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 2026 KIELDER CASTLE Celebrating a century of Kielder Forest, this is your chance to run through history. Join us for a unique trail running event on September 5th, 2026, starting from Kielder Castle. Experience the beauty of Northumberland's ancient woodlands with distances on offer for every level: 5k & 10k: A scenic run on forest trails. 21k: Test yourself on a challenging mix of terrain. Marathon: A course of fast trails and steady inclines. 50k: A celebration of the best of Kielder Forest's trails, fell running, and stunning viewpoints. With camping on offer in the heart of the forest, allowing you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself over the weekend in what Kielder Forest has to offer. Stay right at the start line and book your accommodation with Kielder Campsite, so you can fully immerse yourself in what Kielder Forest has to offer. The campsite has a range of options from camping and campervan pitches to family pods and caravans. Follow the link below to find out more information and book: kieldercampsite.co.uk/events

Westonbirt is the National Arboretum, home to over 2,500 different species of tree! This includes 5 national collections, including rare trees from across the world. The route is incredibly beautiful, varied and interesting as you run through the different areas dedicated to specific species. The sold terrain underfoot gives you a surface more akin to a solid road surface, with all the beauty of a trail run. Westonbirt is a great relaxing family day out with lots of activities for children too. As part of your race ticket you are welcome to stay and enjoy the arboretum for the whole day, and family, friends and supporters can gain access to the arboretum for just £3/person when travelling with a runner, for special access before 9am, and stay for the day too. Normal visitor ticket prices will be payable after 9am.

Take on our superb Richmond Park 5k, 10k and half marathon around this gorgeous venue. Places are limited so just say yes, get excited and be part of this superb event. A chance to lace up those shoes, get motivated, focus on training and run this event with us. There will be loads of great entry benefits including a super cool medal, sweets, drinks and a load of fun! The 5k is one lap, the 10k is two and the half marathon is 4 laps.

Back for its 5th year but at a NEW VENUE for 2026 - High Lodge, Thetford Forest, Brandon IP27 0AF At our FEAR (Forget Everything And Run), you will join like-minded runners doing different distances. Options include 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon, Heavy Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon. There is a six-hour event cut off, (if you start at 9am, and 4hour event cut off if you start at 11am) .   The route encompasses a 5.3km loop within the grounds of Thetford Forest. (ROUTE TBC) You may be completing your first official 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or even ultra-Marathon, or it may be your 100th or 1000th, the location is pretty self-contained, making this an intimate event with us having exclusive use of the main area and have plenty of open space. A heavy half marathon as standard will be 5 laps (but there is the option to change this on the day to 6 or 7).  An ultra marathon as standard will be 9 laps (but there is the option to increase this, according to time available e.g. upto 12 laps) There will be a water, aid station located at the lap point so no stress of having to carry lots of food, water or equipment. Parking on the day will be discounted to £5 for participants with a QR code   We will be based adjacent to Oak Lodge and will be utilising Oak Lodge for registration and for the provision of your complimentary teas, coffee and cake on completion. There will be a Bespoke medal for the event, which you will receive at the end of the race.   Or if you choose the lucky dip option (if an available option), you will choose from a selection of previous medals. The course will be mainly pathway with a small section of trails and woodland (final route TBC).  Our suggestion is to wear road trainers but depending on the weather before the event you may want to bring trails if you have them but not essential. PLEASE NOTE THE EVENT IS CUPLESS - SO please bring cups and bottles for refreshment refilling 20% of your entry fee goes towards the upkeep of the forest and the caring of the woodlands.

ENTRY FOR ALL 4 ELEMENT EVENTS AT A DISCOUNT. IF YOU WANT TO ENTER LESS THAN ALL 4, INDIVIDUAL ENTRY PAGES ARE AVAILABLE. Phoenix Running Cambridgeshire would love you to join us for all 4 of our Elements events. Fire, Water, Air & Earth. Phoenix Running presents four events inspired by the power of the natural elements. Each day features its own themed event "" Fire, Water, Air, and Earth "" celebrating endurance, energy, freedom, and resilience. From the intensity of Fire to the grounded strength of Earth, runners can take on all four elemental challenges or choose individual events, making it a dynamic festival of trail running, community, and personal achievement. Collect all 4 medals and complete the set. All 4 are our classic timed events where you choose - from 5km to 10k, half to marathon to ultra, you can complete as many, or as few, laps as you like of a 5.3km, 3.28 mile course around Grafham Water, St Neots and Thorpe Meadows. Specific locations for each event below.  We welcome all abilities of runner - complete one lap and you're both a finisher and a winner in our eyes, or keep going and see how far you can get in the full 6 hour time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers' medal. We also operate our uniquely flexible 'rock up and run' start times within a 1 hour start window, so no waiting around if you arrive early and no added pressure if you're running a bit late. Not sure how far you wish to run?  Well the beauty of this format is that you don't even need to decide in advance - simply come and run a lap and see how you feel on the day and keep on going if it feels right. Places will be strictly limited so don't leave it too late to enter. Dates Fire - Sunday 6th September - Grafham Water. Water - Sunday 27th September - St Neots Air - Sunday 4th October - Thorpe Meadwos Earth - Sunday 15th November - Grafham Water Start anytime between 08:00am and 10:00am (registration open from 7.30am). Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 6 hours. Footpaths and grass. The overall course has minimal elevation gain / loss making this a relatively flat and fast route. Address of Start for Fire & Earth Grafham Water Visitor Centre Grafham PE28 0BH The postcode for your sat nav for parking in Marlow Car Park is PE28 0BH Address of Start for Water Regatta Meadow Crosshall Road St Neots PE19 7AB The postcode for your sat nav for parking in Riverside Car Park is PE19 7SD Address of Start for Air Thorpe Meadows Peterborough PE3 6GA The postcode for your sat nav for parking is PE3 6LN

Bridgwater Half Marathon, 10k & 5k Enjoy running through the beautiful Somerset countryside! Take on a Half Marathon (13.1 miles), 10k, or 5k through the scenic villages of Chedzoy and Stawell. With friendly marshals, amazing support, and a mostly flat course, this event is perfect for your first Half, 10k, or 5k. Run in support of Cancer Research and be cheered on by local spectators as you enjoy the stunning Somerset countryside. Race Routes Half Marathon • A mostly flat course with a few gentle undulations. • Same route as previous years. • UKA-certified with official chip timing – perfect for a personal best. • Half Marathon: minimum age 17. 10k • Follows the first part of the Half Marathon course. • Turns at Stawell Road and returns to Morganians Rugby Club via Chedzoy. • 10k: minimum age 15. 5k Fun Run • Open to all ages (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult). • Suitable for serious runners, joggers, or walkers. Fancy dress is welcome! The route starts and finishes at Morganians Rugby Club, with a small loop in Chedzoy. Safety & Support • Ample marshals and signage along the route. • Water stations with cups are provided. • Roads remain open to traffic; motorists are asked to be patient. Event Day Schedule 09:00 – Registration opens 11:00 – Half Marathon starts 11:30 – 10k starts 11:45 – 5k starts 15:30 – Half Marathon cut-off Arrive at least 45 minutes before your start to register and warm up. Race Packs & Kit Collect your race pack and number on the morning of the event at registration. Wear suitable kit for roads and rougher terrain. Facilities at Morganians Rugby Club • Changing rooms and bag store • Large car park with easy access from the M5 and Bridgwater • Hot takeaway food, tea, coffee, and refreshments • Massage facilities Run for fun, for fitness, or to challenge yourself – all while supporting a fantastic cause. Join us for a memorable day in Somerset’s beautiful countryside!

Make It a September to Remember at the Birmingham Running Festival In Support of Birmingham Children’s Hospital on Sunday 6th September 2026 Step into autumn with purpose at the Birmingham Running Festival on Sunday 6th September 2026. Support Birmingham Children’s Hospital as you race through scenic Sutton Park with options for a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Junior distance. Run along the historic roads once used by GB legends through one of the largest urban parks in Europe just minutes from Birmingham City Centre. Race Distances & Start Times 09:30 AM - Half Marathon 10:15 AM - 10K 10:25 AM - 5K 12:00 PM - Junior Race