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5K races near Dudley

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Upcoming 5K races near Dudley

This week 4

Run · road · 5K

Sexarathon Vic Musgrove 5k

Telford · 30 km away

Run · trail · 5K

Race For Life Dudley

Dudley · 6 km away

Run · trail · 5K

Race For Life Sutton Coldfield

Sutton Coldfield · 18 km away

Run · road · 5K

Well Run X Hawkstones 10k, 5k & 1k

CHELTENHAM · 72 km away

JUL 6

Run · trail · 5K

Tempo Summer 5K Series Race 3

Atherstone-on-Stour · 48 km away

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Run · road · 5K

Shrewsbury 5K Festival

Shrewsbury · 49 km away

Run · road · 5K

Ludlow 10K & Half Marathon

Ludlow · 46 km away

Run · trail · 5K

Race For Life Leicester

Leicester · 66 km away

Run · road · 5K

Birmingham Running Festival July

Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT · 18 km away

Run · road · 5K

AUG 3

Run · road · 5K

Derby Running Festival

Derby DE72 3EP · 63 km away

Run · road · 5K

Trentham Running Club Dave Clarke 5K

Swynnerton · 46 km away

Run · road · 5K

Unity Challenge

Birmingham B1 2HF · 12 km away

SEP 6

Run · road · 5K

Sexarathon Harper Scarper 5k

Nr Newport · 38 km away

Run · road · 5K

Birmingham Running Festival September

Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT · 18 km away

Run · road · 5K

Hinstock 10k & 5k

Hinstock, Shropshire · 44 km away

Run · road · 5K

Saltfest 5k 2025

DROITWICH · 28 km away

Run · road · 5K

Kenilworth Half Marathon

Kenilworth · 39 km away

Run · road · 5K

The Balsall Common 10KM, 5KM & Fun Run

BALSALL COMMON · 32 km away

Dudley · 80 km

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Recurring 5K races near Dudley

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

Brewers 5K & 10K

The Brewers 10K & 5K begins and ends at Burton Albion’s Pirelli Stadium, making the football ground the focal point. This is a closed-road running event in Burton upon Trent, held in October, with the 10K commencing before the 5K. The race uses chip timing, features distance markers for each kilometre, and provides water stations along the route. The course proceeds through Stretton and Rolleston-on-Dove, offering open views of the Staffordshire countryside before runners head back to the stadium. RunThrough organizes the event in partnership with Burton Albion, and the race coincides with the club’s anniversary events. A past edition attracted over 1,000 participants, and the event is intended for club runners, those attempting their first 10K, 5K runners, Burton Albion supporters, and local families. Participants receive a themed medal, complimentary race photos, refreshments after the race, and items from partners at the finish line.

Nottingham 1.5k, 5k, 10k & Semi-Marathon MoRun

The Nottingham MoRun takes place at Memorial Gardens Riverside on Victoria Embankment, featuring races of 1.5k, 5k, 10k, and a half marathon. As a November running event associated with Movember, the atmosphere is relaxed, encouraging participation from families, friends, and teams, often in costumes or headbands, with many running for a cause. The 1.5k Mini MoRun offers a chip-timed race for children, while adults can select from shorter runs up to a half marathon. The event benefits Movember, the charity focused on raising funds and awareness for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. Participants can contribute through donations during registration or by creating fundraising pages via Movember or JustGiving. All race distances are chip timed, providing immediate results. Finishers are awarded a MoRun medal and a MoRunning headband, with refreshments available at the finish line. Merchandise, including t-shirts and running vests, can be purchased for those seeking the complete MoRunner appearance.

Birmingham Running Festival November

The Birmingham Running Festival takes place on a November race day in Sutton Park, offering 5K, 10K, half marathon, and junior race options. It is structured as a late-season event, allowing runners to conclude their year with a short race, a longer effort, or a family-friendly junior run. The routes incorporate Sutton Park’s historic roads and gravel paths, providing a mix of firm running surfaces instead of a typical city-street course. The half marathon begins first, with the 10K, 5K, and junior race following later in the morning. The event also provides support for Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

Derby MoRun is a November running event held in Markeaton Park, Derby. It offers 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances, plus a 1.5k Mini MoRun for children. This event is part of the MoRunning series, which connects races across the country to support Movember fundraising and awareness. The routes are contained within Markeaton Park, focusing the day on a single Derby park instead of a point-to-point road race. The event is designed for everyday runners, families, children, and friends. MoBros, MoSistas, and Mini MoRunners are encouraged to participate, raise funds for Movember, and wear MoRunning attire like tees and running vests. The Mini MoRun for children is also chip timed.

Run Alton Towers Half Marathon, 10K & 5K 2026 Staffordshire, UK

The Run Alton Towers Half Marathon, 10K & 5K features chip-timed races within Alton Towers, located in Staffordshire, UK. Participants can select from a half marathon, 10K, 5K, or a children's race, accommodating families, novice runners, and those seeking a greater challenge. The course winds through the park grounds, distinct from typical town-road routes, setting this event apart from many local race weekends. It welcomes participants of all skill levels, with all finishers earning a distinctive themed medal. The event also supports Team Peter Pan.

Run Alton Towers Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Run Alton Towers takes place over a weekend within Alton Towers Resort, the UK's largest theme park, with both the start and finish located inside the park grounds. The event offers a 5k, 10k, half marathon, and a 2k children's race, allowing adults, children, beginners, and experienced runners to select a suitable distance. The races are chip-timed, with a family-oriented approach: entry provides theme park access, a themed medal, complimentary race photos, and post-race treats. The course follows well-marked, smooth paths throughout the resort, featuring kilometre markers, mile markers, and marshals along the way. RunThrough is the organizer, and the race village serves as a meeting point for participants before and after their run. A significant attraction is the opportunity to access the theme park rides after finishing the race without requiring an additional park ticket. The event also partners with Birmingham Children's Hospital charity for places, with fundraising goals for certain entries.

Run Alton Towers Half Marathon & 5k November 2026

Run Alton Towers Half Marathon & 5K offers runners a chance to race within Alton Towers Resort, the UK's largest theme park. Both the half marathon and 5K events take place on the same November morning, with the half marathon beginning before the 5K. This format suits novice runners, those aiming for a personal best, and families looking for a race day combined with park enjoyment. The course winds through the resort on a well-marked route, featuring kilometre markers, mile signs, and marshals guiding participants to the finish line beneath the RunThrough gantry. Your entry provides access to the theme park, a themed medal, chip-timed results, complimentary race photos, post-race treats, and an event village offering food, beverages, and partner promotions.

Derby 1.5k, 5k, 10k & Half Marathon MoRun

The Derby MoRun is a November running event held at Markeaton Park in Derby. It starts at 09:30 on a Saturday and offers distances for various runners. Adults can select the 5k, 10k, or half marathon, and children can participate in the 1.5k Mini MoRun, which is fully chip-timed. This event is part of the larger MoRunning series and connects the day's runs to Movember, the men's health charity that addresses prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. The course is situated within Markeaton Park, near Ashbourne Road and Queensway. This keeps the event in a single, accessible Derby park location, avoiding a city-wide route. The event is designed for everyday runners, families, children, friends, first-time participants, and those aiming for a timed personal best. All finishers get a MoRunning medal and headband, along with refreshments. The Movember theme extends to the prizes, with bonus medals for the fastest MoBro and MoSista, and special awards for best dressed, best moustache, and other Movember-themed efforts. Participants can also contribute through donations during registration or by setting up fundraising pages via Movember or JustGiving.

The Medal Madness Winter 2026

The Medal Madness Winter is an end-of-year running event held at Shipley Country Park in Derbyshire. It follows the format of the organizer’s 6-hour runs, but with a simpler, more unique concept: finishers receive a random medal from the organizer’s current stock, rather than one created specifically for the event. The race was established to utilize medals remaining from previous events, often due to registered participants not collecting theirs. This waste-reduction approach also allows for a lower entry fee, as no new medals require purchasing. The outcome is a low-key winter event where the surprise medal is integral to the experience, and the day also functions as the organizer’s closing event for the season.

Shropshire Santa 5k Run

Runners in Santa suits fill the streets of Oswestry for the Shropshire Santa 5k Run. It is Shropshire's largest Santa-themed 5k, with thousands of people participating in a festive run rather than a formal long-distance race. The course is a 5k route through Oswestry, open to runners aged 11 and up. Adrenaline Sporting Events organises it, and the main spectacle is the crowd itself: red Santa suits moving through town together, turning a short road race into a public Christmas scene.

ATW Nottingham Holme Run December

The ATW Nottingham Holme Run in December takes place at the National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham, on the regatta lake site. Organised by ATW Events, the course is a traffic-free, flat tarmac route, suitable for runners aiming for a fast time or those seeking a simple, low-stress run. It is licensed by UK Athletics, with officially measured distances and chip-timed results published on Power of 10. The route circles the regatta lake on smooth paths, free from road crossings or vehicle traffic. The event includes ATW's standard race-day additions: custom medals, free event photos, and refreshments at the finish. A free fun run for families takes place before the half marathon, requiring no prior booking. Alzheimer’s Research UK is the partner charity, with options to donate or fundraise during entry.

Birmingham Running Festival December

The Birmingham Running Festival takes place in December at Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield. The start and finish area is located near Park Road. Participants can select from a half marathon, 10K, 5K, or a Junior race. This event accommodates both individuals participating in their first organised run and those aiming for a final personal best before the year concludes. The half marathon begins in the morning, followed sequentially by the 10K, 5K, and the Junior race. The park setting is central to the event, offering a large green space within Birmingham as opposed to a city-street course. The day is intended to be friendly and festive, welcoming friends and families to attend for the shorter races or the children's event, in addition to the longer distances. The race also benefits local charities, including the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, which delivers pre-hospital emergency care, and Birmingham Children's Hospital.

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About 5K races in Dudley

Dudley Training Notes

Dudley hosts 32 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals run Dudley as a tidy mix of towpath, track, park, and sharp little hills. Dudley parkrun starts at The Dell Stadium in Brierley Hill, heads out across a small park to the canal, then drops into an often muddy wooded section. DK Running Club meets at Dudley Kingswinford Rugby Club on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7pm, with midweek groups from 4 to 8 miles. Sunday runs start at 8:30am and stretch longer. The Tuesday/Thursday route covers 9.56 km and climbs 59m. The Sunday route covers 10.97 km and climbs 494m. Dudley Zoo 5k, Gavin Tipper 5K, Race For Life Dudley, and the DK 10K Road Race give the calendar proper targets.

Dudley riders get plenty from the canals, then use the roads when they want the buzz of pushing the pedals hard in a proper group. The Dudley Canal network has been resurfaced in many sections and works well for Z2 spins, commuting miles, and easy base miles. National cycle routes 5, 81, and 54 use parts of that network. The Stourbridge Arm map links Kingswinford and Stourbridge. Dudley Cycling Club runs Saturday Training Rides, Tuesday Spins, and Thursday Club Rides from The Hinksford Arms in Kingswinford. DCC splits rides into Fast Ride A and Group Ride B. Wolverhampton Wheelers CC covers road racing, cyclocross, mountain biking, and time trials. The climbs sit on the hilly running roads, the wooded parkrun hill, and Lemur Hill.

May through November gives Dudley runners and riders the best window for steady outdoor training. Summer has the DK 10K Road Race on the first Wednesday in May, the 9 Locks Summer 10K Challenge on May 31st and May 30th, Pretty Muddy Sandwell on June 13th, Race for Life Wolverhampton on June 14th, Gavin Tipper 5K in June, the Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon on July 4th, Race For Life Dudley on July 5th, and Dudley Zoo 5k on July 29th. Locals use the lighter months for track sessions at The Dell Stadium, canal intervals, and longer club rides. Winter puts more mud into the wooded section, makes lights standard on rides, and keeps the calendar honest with 9 Locks Challenge 10K Winter on November 29th and the New Year’s Day Handicap on January 1st.