5K races near Bavay

La Course des Bornes Frontières is a road-running event in La Flamengrie, a village in the Nord department of northern France. The main races are 5 km and 10 km, both starting at 10:30 AM, making it a compact local race day rather than a long-distance festival. The program also includes youth races over short distances (0.5 km, 1.4 km, and 2.8 km), plus a 9 km walk for those who wish to participate without racing. Results are published separately for the youth races, the 5 km, and the 10 km, indicating a community event accommodating children, regular road runners, and walkers.

Courses Nature de Bourghelles is an October trail-running and walking event held on Rue Clémenceau in Bourghelles, Nord department, Hauts-de-France. The program includes options for adults to run or walk 5 km or 10 km, a canicross course of approximately 3.4 km for dog-and-run pairs, a 3 km race for teenagers, and a 650 m race for children. It is designed for families and club runners alike, with entry fees ranging from free to 9 euros and accessibility for individuals with reduced mobility. The routes follow the paths surrounding Bourghelles, and the event anticipates over 1,000 participants for its third edition. CHRONOTEAM manages timing, and an app provides live GPS tracking, allowing friends to follow participants, and features a fan zone. The day also raises funds for Améli'ore la Vie, an association that supports the fight against sarcoma, a rare cancer. Food, drinks, and an after-run gathering with young DJs are available after the races and walks conclude.

La Course du Bois du Cazier begins at the Bois du Cazier in Charleroi, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Hainaut, Belgium. This event offers mixed road and trail running, with adult races around 6 km and 16 km, and children's runs of 500 meters and 1 km. The shorter adult course is just over 6 km, and the longer one is a little over 16 km, meaning the listed distances are approximate. The route departs the historic mining site, passing through Marcinelle via paved sections, slag heaps (terrils), and forest paths. Portions of the course overlook Charleroi, providing more variety than a typical city road race. The event accommodates both adults and children. Adult participants receive a bib, electronic timing, aid stations on the course and at the finish, a medal, and a raffle entry. Children get a bib, a snack at the finish, and a medal.

Foulées de la Folie begins and ends at the Salle polyvalente on rue Sadi Carnot in Fontaine-Notre-Dame, a village in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France. This early-October event offers 5 km and 10 km runs, a timed Nordic walk, 5 km and 10 km walking options, and an 800 m race for children. Les Marcheurs Fontenois organize the event, which supports the Octobre Rose campaign, with a portion of profits going to a related cause. The routes combine village streets with the Fontenoise countryside, providing runners with urban stretches and quieter rural sections instead of a simple out-and-back road course. The event is designed for solo runners, families, walkers, juniors, and Nordic walkers, featuring published results, podiums, race photos, a refreshment stand, and bag drop service. Its first edition attracted 785 participants, giving the race a local character while ensuring a lively start and finish area.

Trail de la Châtaigne features several short trail races in Lewarde, Nord department, France. The routes utilize the Bois de Lewarde and paths around the former Delloye mining pit. Typically held in early October, it provides multiple distances: short runs for children or beginners (a few hundred meters) and races of 5 km, 10 km, and 15 km. The courses traverse woodland and pass the Centre Historique Minier, connecting the race to the local forest and Lewarde's mining heritage. Jogging de la Chataigne organizes the event, which welcomes a wide range of participants, not exclusively seasoned trail runners. Aid stations and changing rooms are provided on site.

Les foulées onnaingeoises is a local running series in Onnaing, with a morning schedule featuring several short road races. Runners can choose from 8 km, 5 km, 10 km, 3 km, or 1 km, accommodating adults, newer runners, and children. The races are staggered through the morning, starting with the 8 km, followed by the 5 km, 10 km, 3 km, and concluding with the 1 km at midday. While route details are not provided, the variety of distances suggests a community race day with options for faster runners, casual participants, and young runners.

Les foulées de la licorne is a road race held in early October in Gommegnies, a town in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France. Participants can select between a 5 km and a 10 km race, and the event also features races for children and juniors. Both the 5 km and 10 km routes are single-loop courses through the town, simplifying the format for runners and allowing supporters to easily follow along. The 10 km attracts the most attention, while the shorter race and youth events ensure the day is accessible to families and less experienced runners. The local festival and fair committee organizes the race with backing from the municipality, and the event has already surpassed its 25th edition.

Urban Trail Somain is a city trail event held in Somain, Nord department, France, around mid-October. It offers short distances suitable for runners and walkers. The official entry page details 5 km and 10 km options for walking or running. Race listings also indicate 7 km and 10 km choices, alongside children's and junior races. This is a compact local event with registration limited to 1,200 participants, and it holds a review score slightly over four out of five on the ticketing page. The town publishes route maps. The format is urban, not mountain trail, featuring short loops through the city. Practical details are managed via the official website. Bib pickup is scheduled for the Friday and Saturday preceding race day. The town maintains archives and photo retrospectives from previous editions. The event, now around its fifth edition, is relatively new but organizers note strong local enthusiasm.

Les foulées de la licorne is a small running event in Gommegnies, Nord department, France. It offers two road-race distances, 5 km and 10 km, both starting at 10:00. The format is simple: runners choose either the 5 km or the 10 km. The entry fee is 6 EUR for each distance. The organizer is LES FOULEES DE LA LICORNE, and registration details are listed through Miles Republic.

La Landasienne d'Octobre Rose is a breast-cancer research charity race held in Landas, a village in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, located about 30 kilometers from Lille. It takes place during Octobre Rose, the French breast-cancer awareness month. The event provides accessible options: adult road races of 5 km and 10 km, children's races of 800 m and 1500 m, and walking routes of 5, 12, and 17 km. The course is a single loop on country roads, featuring a refreshment stop at 5 km and music along the route, with a musical group positioned around the 4 km mark. ECLA organizes the event, with a portion of each entry fee donated to the Ligue contre le Cancer. The participants include club runners, casual runners, walkers, children, and beginners. Pace setters are available, but the focus is more on supporting the cause than on competitive times. The race has been conducted annually since 2015.

Trail de la Citadelle is an October trail-running event in Cambrai, northern France, organised by Cambrai Triathlon. Now in its twelfth edition, it offers several named courses: Camberlot 1, Camberlot 2, Poudrière, Nimègue, Vauban, and Charles Quint. Entry fees are low and vary by distance and registration date. The event's logistics are based at the Palais des Grottes in Cambrai, where bibs are collected before race day. Registration is managed through Adeorun. Participants require a current FFA licence or the French athletics federation’s health-prevention document. The first 500 pre-registered runners on the Poudrière, Nimègue, and Vauban courses receive a souvenir jersey. Trophies and gift baskets are awarded in broad categories like Senior and Master.