5K Running Events 2026–2027

Pumpkin Plod is back again to  Ferry Meadows       Ferry Meadows is one of the largest country parks in the region. Situated less than three miles from Peterborough City Centre, at the heart of Nene Park, its varied landscapes make it the favourite destination for thousands of visitors throughout the year. Pumpkin Plod is a 6-hour event (if you have a 9 am start) or a 4-hour event (if you 11 am start), run as far as you can during the six hours and a little bit more if you're lucky, as long as you are leaving the Base Camp by 5:59:59 you get to run another lap, we have a 5.3k lap throughout the park consisting of gravel footpaths and some grass areas - a multi-terrain course. You can run as much or as little as you want to, you can rest between laps if you like and head out for some more.. 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) 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. This race is also ideal for those who want to try and achieve a Marathon distance and for those who also want the option to push a little further, possibly an ultra but without the complications of trail ultras, with next to no navigation, no kit required, an aid station every lap and straightforward logistics. Parking is chargeable at the park. From the toilets and the parking payment machines, you will see our start arch and gazebos.     On the day We will be based in the Lakeside Centre on the Watersports side of the park. You will see our Zig Zag Gazebos from the car park.  Head towards the gazebos and then you will see the Lakeside Centre where registration will be based. At registration you will collect your bib numbers.  The Race HQ/Base Camp is located at the start and Lap point we will have our water/aid station. The terrain consists of country park footpaths and grass areas. 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. We have designed a Bespoke medal for the event, which you will receive at the end of the race. (Unless you have chosen the Finisher Medal Option. You will receive a medal but it will not be specific to the event) We will have virtual spaces available for anyone who wants the run for the medal but cannot make the event date. These are available direct from the shop on our Zig Zag Running website. *** please note we are a cupless event - please bring your own bottles or cups for refilling **

Join us at the Regent's Park 5k & 10k on Sunday 25th October 2026 RunThrough are excited to return to the incredible Regent’s Park; one of London’s Royal Parks situated in North-West London. Regent’s Park is home to ZSL London Zoo; you may even catch a glance of some animals along the way! The flat nature of the course offers a great opportunity for a chip-times personal best! Each kilometre is accurately marked out with distance markers and we have plenty of helpers to keep you on track and to encourage you on your way to the finish.

Set on the coastal path at Milford on Sea, with fabulous views of the Isle of Wight and taking in Sturt Pond Nature Reserve, this is a mixed terrain event suitable for all abilities. 'Wight Lines' consists of an 'out and back' route along the coast offering participants the opportunity to choose their own distance, from 5K to ultra-marathon. All finishers of one lap or more will receive a medal. We offer flexible start times between 8am and 9.30am. Just turn up when you're ready to run. All runners to finish by 3pm (maximum 7 hours). Number pick-up is on the day at race registration before you start the event. We will have an aid and drinks table at the start/finish of each lap. There will be a selection of savoury and sweet items. There will also be an area to leave your own items. Please note we do not provide plastic cups; bring your own. Public toilets are available at the start / finish area and along the route. Final instructions will be sent out via email before the event with full race day information.  Laps are a 5.3km / 3.28 mile, out and back, course. Please note, this event is licensed by the TRA and will be run under UKA rules.  as per UK Athletics rules, distance restrictions apply to participants ages 20 or under.

The Zombie Shuffle is part of our Halloween Series: For 2026 you have 7 hours to complete your target distance. You choose your target distance – 5k (2 laps), 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra. But your time limit is 7 hours. Suitable for walkers or runners. Tough off-road course (see tab section). You chose the distance you want to run – 5k, 10k, Half, Marathon or Ultra. Suitable for walkers or runners. Other available medals in the Halloween series are: ‘The Witches Whisk’ ‘The Scary Scamper’ ‘The Creepy Crawl’ ‘The Ghostly Gallop’ ‘The Petrified Pootle’ ‘The Spooky Sprint’ Each of the events has it’s own webpage – see our race calendar. Location: Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye, what3words – physical.growth.shelf Can’t make race day? Do it virtually – anywhere in the world at a time to suit yourself, but preferably completed on the above days, although we will give all entries date flexibility to suit themselves.

The Gunpowder Plod is part of our Guy Fawkes Series: Currently for 2026 the event is only available virtually. This is because we are relocating our race location, so for now it is only available virtually. Run for FREE! – Join our STRAVA Club – Every Mile Counts and enter the event for free! But only paid entries receive a medal. You chose the distance you want to run – 5k, 10k, Half, Marathon or Ultra. Suitable for walkers or runners. Other available medals in the Guy Fawkes series are: ‘The Fawkes Fiery Fling’ ‘The Conspiracy Whirl’ ‘Jumping Jack Flash’ ‘Penny for the Guy’ ‘The Bonfire Bash’ ‘The Rocket Run’ Each of the events has it’s own webpage – see our race calendar. Location: Virtually – anywhere in the world at a time to suit yourself, but preferably completed on the above days, although we will give all entries date flexibility to suit themselves. Actual race days? Not available as yet for 2026, only Virtual entries available.

Take on the Guy Fawkes Challenge: Currently for 2026 the event is only available virtually. This is because we are relocating our race location, so for now it is only available virtually. Run for FREE! – Join our STRAVA Club – Every Mile Counts and enter the event for free! But only paid entries receive a medal. The Medals: If you like unique medals – miss these races at your peril! Each day has a unique medal – there are a total of seven medals to attain if you complete all 7 days. Choose your race distance: Options include – Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k or 5k Our Other Guy Fawkes Medals: ‘The Gunpowder Plod’ ‘Fawkes Fiery Fling’ ‘The Conspiracy Whirl’ ‘Jumping Jack Flash’ ‘Penny for the Guy’ ‘The Bonfire Bash’ ‘The Rocket Run’ Location: Virtually – anywhere in the world at a time to suit yourself, but preferably completed on the above days, although we will give all entries date flexibility to suit themselves. Actual race days? Not available as yet for 2026, only Virtual entries available.

The Fawkes Fiery Fling is part of our Guy Fawkes Series: Currently for 2026 the event is only available virtually. This is because we are relocating our race location, so for now it is only available virtually. Run the virtual event for FREE! – Join our STRAVA Club – Every Mile Counts and enter the event for free! But only paid entries receive a medal. You chose the distance you want to run – 5k, 10k, Half, Marathon or Ultra. Suitable for walkers or runners. Other available medals in the Guy Fawkes series are: ‘The Gunpowder Plod’ ‘The Conspiracy Whirl’ ‘Jumping Jack Flash’ ‘Penny for the Guy’ ‘The Bonfire Bash’ ‘The Rocket Run’ Each of the events has it’s own webpage – see our race calendar. Location: Virtually – anywhere in the world at a time to suit yourself, but preferably completed on the above days, although we will give all entries date flexibility to suit themselves. Actual race days? Not available as yet for 2026, only Virtual entries available.

Join us for the Chase The Moon Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Halloween 5k & 10k on Wednesday 28th October 2026 Come and run a chip timed 5k or 10k through the incredible grounds of the South Park in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. This course is not only flat and fast, but also inspiring. The RunThrough Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 5k & 10k event is a great opportunity for a quick time and a fun morning out with a unique themed medal waiting for you at the finish! Included is a themed medal, water and goodies! Each kilometre is accurately marked out with distance flags and we have plenty of helpers to keep you on track and to encourage you on your way to the finish. Come and enjoy the day with us; we hope to see you there! Race Distance & Start Times 07:00 pm - 5k & 10k 5k | Elevation - 3m | Laps - 2 | Terrain - Tarmac 10k | Elevation - 3m | Laps - 4 | Terrain - Tarmac Race End 08:30 pm

The Conspiracy Whirl is part of our Guy Fawkes Series: Currently for 2026 the event is only available virtually. This is because we are again looking to relocate our race location, so for now it is only available virtually. Run for FREE! – Join our STRAVA Club – Every Mile Counts and enter the event for free! But only paid entries receive a medal. You chose the distance you want to run – 5k, 10k, Half, Marathon or Ultra. Suitable for walkers or runners. Other available medals in the Guy Fawkes series are: ‘The Gunpowder Plod’ ‘The Fawkes Fiery Fling’ ‘Jumping Jack Flash’ ‘Penny for the Guy’ ‘The Bonfire Bash’ ‘The Rocket Run’ Each of the events has it’s own webpage – see our race calendar. Location: Virtually – anywhere in the world at a time to suit yourself, but preferably completed on the above days, although we will give all entries date flexibility to suit themselves. Actual race days? Not available as yet for 2026, only Virtual entries available.

Come join us for our evening event at the amazing Piglove By The River. A lovely beer garden in the heart of Citu’s Climate Innovation District, where you can grab a picnic bench and admire the views with a pint of Piglove Brewing Co’s creative craft brews after you’ve run the race of course. It’s the perfect spot for sunny evenings. RACE DETAILS Race HQ Piglove By The River, Clarence Rd, Leeds LS10 1EE Distance 10km / 5km Elevation 193m / 633ft Terrain public footpaths / riverside trails / tarmac paths Registration From 18:00 Race Start 19:00 Entry Limit 150 Minimum Age 18 THE COURSE 5km - The race starts at Piglove and follows the Trans Pennine Trail for 2.5km and turns around just before Thwaite Mills. This is a very fast and flat course with very good quality footpath conditions. 10km (BST) - This Follows the same path as the 5km but continues past Thwaite Mills and then gets ever so slightly more rugged but is still very good fast running conditions. As it follows the river it is incredibly flat, however, there is one small bridge with steps that must be crossed. 10km (GMT) - The night 10km route will be double the 5km route, turning round at 2.5km just before Thwaite Mills. Both turnaround points will be clearly marked and marshalled. FACILITIES Race HQ Toilets Bag Storage WHAT’S INCLUDED All finishers will receive a drink courtesy of Piglove Brewery. All medals and tees are sold as optional extras upon entry. This is to reduce our impact on the environment, and to make our races more affordable for everyone. MANDATORY KIT Headtorches are required for our Autumn "By Night" event. Depending on whether we might make some gear mandatory, however, this is unlikely. PARKING CitiPark Leeds Dock, Armouries Drive LS10 1LE. Piglove is a stone’s throw from Granary Wharf, Royal Armouries and Leeds Station. We always like to encourage all local runners to come via foot, bicycle or public transport. Please plan your journey to allow time to get to race HQ.

Jumping Jack Flash is part of our Guy Fawkes Series: Currently for 2026 the event is only available virtually. This is because we are again looking to relocate our race location, so for now it is only available virtually. Run for FREE! – Join our STRAVA Club – Every Mile Counts and enter the event for free! But only paid entries receive a medal. You chose the distance you want to run – 5k, 10k, Half, Marathon or Ultra. Suitable for walkers or runners. Other available medals in the Guy Fawkes series are: ‘The Gunpowder Plod’ ‘The Fawkes Fiery Fling’ ‘The Conspiracy Whirl’ ‘Penny for the Guy’ ‘The Bonfire Bash’ ‘The Rocket Run’ Each of the events has it’s own webpage – see our race calendar. Location: Virtually – anywhere in the world at a time to suit yourself, but preferably completed on the above days, although we will give all entries date flexibility to suit themselves. Actual race days? Not available as yet for 2026, only Virtual entries available.

Halloween-themed night-time run over 5k, and a 2k Family Fun Run, at Irchester Country Park. Run at night with your family and friends on the wonderful woodland trails and tracks in Irchester Country Park. There’s an awesome finishers medal for all participants and Halloween themed sweet treats after your run! Race information We know that you love running in the dark, so what could be better than a spooky Halloween-themed night-time run (fancy dress encouraged), over 5k or 2k? We’ve created two new and exciting routes on the established woodland trails and tracks within Irchester Country Park which will be fully marked and marshaled by witches, wizards, goblins, ghosts and ghouls! As well as an awesome finishers medal, entry also includes free event photos and a bag of Halloween-themed chocolates for all participants. Minimum age for entry on race day is 11 years old for the 5k and 4 years old for the 2k. Children under the age of 11 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Entries, and transfer of entries, will close 7-days before the event. Start time/location Registration opens on the Royal Meadow at Irchester Country Park at 5.00pm on the day of the event for you to collect your race numbers. The start times are: – 2k Family Fun Run – 6.00pm. – 5k Race – 7.00pm. Event support As with all Race Harborough events, there will be professional first aid on hand at the start and finish with the ability to access participants across the park. Race Harborough volunteers will also be out on the course, in suitable fancy dress, to ensure you stay on course! Kit The surface is suitable for road or trail shoes as it is mostly hard packed track. As it will be dark though, you will need to bring a head torch or small handheld torch to help you on your way! Prizes All finishers will receive an awesome ‘Irchester Spooktacular’ event medal – we will reveal the design on our Facebook page shortly! There will also be the usual prizes for the top 3 male and female finishers in the 5k. Free event photos! As with all Race Harborough events – you don’t pay for your event photos! Free digital downloads of the event will be available to download soon after the event finishes and we’ll announce their availability on our Facebook page. Charity For 2026, the main focus of our charity support will continue to be the Jubilee Foodbank, Market Harborough, and the Weston Favell Centre Foodbank, Northampton. Everyone who enters a Race Harborough event will be given the opportunity to make a donation to support these good causes and, we hope, our event community will rise to the challenge and help make a difference to those that need it most. Latest updates For the latest updates about this and other Race Harborough events, please Like & Follow the Race Harborough Facebook page.

Penny for the Guy is part of our Guy Fawkes Series: Currently for 2026 the event is only available virtually. This is because we are again looking to relocate our race location, so for now it is only available virtually. Run for FREE! – Join our STRAVA Club – Every Mile Counts and enter the event for free! But only paid entries receive a medal. You chose the distance you want to run – 5k, 10k, Half, Marathon or Ultra. Suitable for walkers or runners. Other available medals in the Guy Fawkes series are: ‘The Gunpowder Plod’ ‘The Fawkes Fiery Fling’ ‘The Conspiracy Whirl’ ‘Jumping Jack Flash’ ‘The Bonfire Bash’ ‘The Rocket Run’ Each of the events has it’s own webpage – see our race calendar. Location: Virtually – anywhere in the world at a time to suit yourself, but preferably completed on the above days, although we will give all entries date flexibility to suit themselves. Actual race days? Not available as yet for 2026, only Virtual entries available.

Halloween Running Event – Leeds to Liverpool Canal (Kirkstall) Looking for a Halloween running event in Leeds that’s spooky, fun, and perfect for all abilities? Join us  for one of Yorkshire’s most loved themed races! With eight different distances available, from 1 mile to ultra-marathon, there’s something for everyone – whether you’re a beginner or chasing a PB.  Cross the finish line and celebrate with delicious Halloween treats, bespoke medals, and plenty of spooky surprises! Distances & Start Times Our races are fully Trail Running Association licensed and take place on the beautiful Leeds to Liverpool Canal (Kirkstall) – a flat, scenic out-and-back route ideal for beginners and experienced runners alike. - - 10K – 10:00am start - - - 10 Miler – 8:30am start - - - Half Marathon – 9:00am start - - - 20 Miler (2 x 10 mile laps) – 8:30am start - - - Marathon (2 x half marathon laps) – 8:30am start - - - Ultra Marathon – 8:30am start - - - Ghostly 1 Mile Fun Run – 4:30pm start (perfect for kids & families!) - Fancy Dress Encouraged! Show off your best Halloween costume for a chance to win spot prizes. Why You’ll Love This Race - - Flat elevation – great for beginners & PB chasers - - - Scenic trail terrain along the Leeds to Liverpool Canal - - - Feed & drink stations every 3 miles (please bring a reusable cup or bottle) - - - Marshalled and fully signed course - - - Bespoke Halloween medal & treats for all finishers - - - Fun atmosphere with a mix of serious runners & families - Extras & Prizes - - Spot prizes for the best Halloween fancy dress - - - Plenty of sweet treats at the finish line - - - Join a welcoming community of Yorkshire runners - Getting Here - - By Train: The nearest station is Headingley (Northern Rail Service). - - - By Car: No parking at start/finish. We recommend using Morrisons car park nearby. Car sharing is strongly encouraged. - Registration Location: ///shout.rally.loaf Registration opens at 8am – please allow at least 1 hour to park, register, and get ready. Important Information - - Cup-less event: Bring your own reusable bottle/cup. - - - Headphones: For safety, no over-ear headphones allowed. Bone-conducting or one-in-one-out earbuds only. - - - Road crossings: Some are unmanned – please take care. - - - Transfers/Deferrals: Available online via our website or  Avoid last-minute changes on race day. - - - Safety: If you’re injured or need to stop, notify the nearest marshal immediately. - Join the Community For updates, FAQs, and support, join our Grim Up North Chat group on Facebook – connect with other runners and share your spooky training stories.

Running Events Devon would like to invite you to come and run with us.                                  At our new venue, the Spooky Challenge Day 1 event is being held on the Saturday 31st October 2026  We are operating our 'TUGG' system as in Turn Up Get Going, you can turn up any time between 7:30 and 14:30 BUT you have to be finished by 15:30.                              Absolutely all abilities of runners / walkers can take part in our events as you have 7 hours to get to the finish of your final lap, each lap is 5.3k out and back, of our scenic route on an old disused train line.                         Everyone is welcome whether you are planning to walk or run, whether you finish 1 lap, 4 laps or even 14 laps in the permitted time, we would class you as finisher and a winner, and you can collect your Medal for the event.                                  Please come and have a try and see how far you can go.                                  Places are strictly limited so please do not leave it too late to enter, if and when we reach capacity anyone entering after, will get a bespoke medal of their choice of the ones that we have with us on that day. If looking for somewhere local to stay we can highly recommend the Fox & Hounds, they have rooms available as well as their bunk house and camping, the food is also highly recommended; check out their website here, foxandhoundshotel.com

Phoenix Running is inviting you to join us along The Itchen Way in Winchester for our Phoenix Running Hampshire event 'Halloween Runificent Run' to kick off Halloween Weekend. This course has been professionally measured and has a Road Permit for this event. So, whether you're going for a GFA, a 'Road Marathon', or simply want to run on a beautiful smooth course without getting your trainers all muddy, then please join us. It's always a party with Phoenix. This is one of our timed events where you choose from one 2.62 mile out/back, to as many as you wish in 7 hours. Five out/backs for a Half Marathon, ten for a Marathon, and eleven or more for an Ultra. The course is an out/back along the beautiful Itchen Way, crossing over the Hockley Viaduct, and back. 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 7 hour time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finisher's medal. Our aid station is also famous for all its sweet and savoury goodies and signature POTATOES, we will always provide plenty of Vegan options too, so you won't go hungry! We operate our uniquely flexible rock up and run start times, so no waiting around if you arrive early and no added pressure if you're running a bit late. The official start time is at 0800, but you are welcome to start anytime up till 1300. Give yourself plenty of time to complete the distance of your choice, as the course will close at 1500. The event will be based in the Garnier Road Car Park, with ample parking available a short 3 minute walk away at the St. Catherine's Park & Ride. If you have any special start time requirements then just get in touch because depending on the distance you are planning to run, we can pretty much accommodate all start time requests. Not sure? 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. The postcode for your sat nav for parking is SO23 9NP which is the East Winchester Park & Ride (St. Catherine's). Look for 'Area 5' which is the closest to Park & Ride toilets and the start. Parking charges apply on Saturdays (Sundays are free) which is £3.50 for the day, or £1.80 for up to 3 hours. Payment can be made via Ringo (location code is 2547) or pay with via contactless.

Enter this event for a special trick, treat, or surprise..... We dare you! Not all our marshals are there to assist you... some of them have other intentions! Keep your eyes peeled and your wits about you! Open to all runners aged 11yrs and over. All abilities welcomed. Lawsons Showground, Herons Reach, Blackpool.

The Maverick Dark Hampshire Gravel 2026 SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER 2026 ALICE HOLT FOREST Ready to get loopy? Take on 5km laps - 1, 2 or 3 laps around the beautiful Alice Holt forest. This ancient woodland, which used to supply wood during the 18th Century to build Royal Navy ships, forms part of the South Downs National Park and straddles the Hampshire/Surrey county boundary. There are 3 distances to choose from (5km / 10km / 15km), with something for everyone from seasoned trail runner to complete novice. This is the ideal event for taking on your first Dark race or running with a buggy. Wide open tracks and tree-lined avenues, with owls swooping above, you wind your way through the forest following the light of your head torch. You'll be greeted back at the finish line with the smell of freshly cooked pizza and crackling fire pits to warm your tired legs. Situated 4 miles from Farnham and 2 miles from Bentley train station, with direct trains from London, it's an evening not to miss! Please note this is NOT a dog-friendly event; we are unable to have dogs taking part in this event.

Circuit running welcomes you to our Halloween Run event. We are pleased to have another event here in Northampton, it'll be a 6 hour challenge where you can complete 5k all the way up to ultra marathon within the time limit you can start a last lap up to 5:59:59 hrs even if you finish over 6 hours. everyone is welcome weather you run or walk. The course is will be laps of either 4.37 miles, there'll be a 5k turn point and a 10k will be 2 laps of the 5k lap, a half marathon will be 3 laps, a marathon 6 laps and an ultra marathon 7 laps and above. The regular course is subject to some change near the time of the event depending on our health and safety review of the planned route. Start time is 9:00am, registration will open at 8:30am. What do I get for taking part: After finishing you'll get an Halloween Run medal and Also you'll receive our standard 5 piece goody bag for your efforts. Aid table: At the end of each lap there'll be a aid table with water, squash, fizzy drinks and a variety of different food. Please be considerate to other path users with our event being held on a public footpath. Follow or like us on Facebook if you'd like to keep up to date with anything events related: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CCxHYCuah/ Toilet facilities: The venue has toilets available for runners. but there are no separate changing facilities or showers. Parking: There is plenty of parking at the venue, please car share where possible. Event instructions and Numbers: Event instructions will be sent out to participants 7 days before the event via email. Number pick up will be from registration on the morning of event day. There will be somewhere to leave a bag at the start / finish area. However, this is not a secure bag area and the items cannot be watched at all times so please do not leave anything valuable. Our running events are held on public footpaths so we would be very grateful if all runners are considerate of all other path users. The run is licensed by the TRA and run under UKA Athletics rules Maximum distances permitted under rules are as follows: Age 12-13 years. 5,000m Age 14-15 years. 6,000m Age 16 10,000m Age 17 25,000m Age 18-19 45,000m Age 20 and over. No maximum distance For anyone information have a look at our FAQ'S or get in touch with us via email on circuitrunning@outlook.com