5K races near Dunstable

A midweek run to chase personal bests. The course follows the River Thames. Runners can complete it multiple times within the 7-hour limit.

Run at Dorney Lake. The flat course circles the lake, where GB's Olympic rowers train. It's a great run for all levels, whether you're aiming for a PB or just want a finisher's medal.

The Chase The Moon Battersea 5K & 10K is an evening race in London’s Battersea Park, with 5K and 10K options starting at 7:00pm. Both races use a completely flat park course, suitable for runners aiming for a personal best or those seeking a simple after-work run. The route begins and ends at the Parks Bandstand, near the SW11 4NJ start postcode. It circles the park, avoiding a complex point-to-point course. This loop format simplifies navigation for participants and offers spectators multiple opportunities to view runners.

The Regent's Park 5k & 10k is a flat October race held in Regent's Park, a Royal Park in North-West London. Both races begin in the morning, designed for everyday runners seeking a chip-timed result within central London. The flat course offers a good opportunity for a personal best, and the park setting provides a more tranquil atmosphere than a road race amidst heavy traffic. The route winds through Regent's Park, which also houses ZSL London Zoo. Runners might get close enough to see animals during the race. Each kilometre is marked, and marshals direct participants along the course and to the finish. Finishers are awarded a themed medal, complimentary race photos, chip-timed results, and post-race treats, with food and drink available at the event village. A Regent's Park event T-shirt can also be purchased.

Irchester Spooktacular is a Halloween night run at Irchester Country Park, featuring a 5k race and a 2k Family Fun Run on the same evening. Registration opens on Royal Meadow from 5:00 PM, the family run starts at 6:00 PM, and the 5k follows at 7:00 PM. The 5k is for runners aged 11 and over, while the 2k is open from age 4, with under-11s requiring an adult companion. Both routes utilize the park’s woodland trails and tracks, primarily on hard-packed surfaces. Runners must bring a head torch as the event takes place after dark. The courses are marked and marshalled, with professional first aid available at the start and finish. Fancy dress is encouraged. Race Harborough organizes the event, and the Halloween theme extends to the finish line: all participants receive a medal, free event photos, sweet treats, and a bag of Halloween chocolates.

The Northampton Halloween Run is a six-hour timed race on a flat out-and-back trail, starting at 9:00 am with a Halloween theme. Runners complete laps within the time limit, allowing them to finish any distance from 5K up to a half marathon. This format suits those seeking a short run and those planning to stay out longer. The course offers consistent terrain and requires no navigation. The task is straightforward: maintain pace, make the turn, and track laps. A related Halloween Trick or Trot Run in Kansas City’s Mill Creek Park provides 5K, 10K, and 13.1-mile choices. It is open to runners and walkers of all ages and paces, with free Halloween candy distributed post-race. Its wave start system may lead to popular start times filling before registration closes.

Run Dorney Lake takes place on a November morning at the rowing lake near Dorney village in Buckinghamshire. The half marathon, 10k, and 5k races all begin together at 09:10. The venue hosted the London 2012 Olympic rowing events, meaning runners follow wide, open lakeside paths instead of town streets. Each distance is run on road, chip-timed, and sufficiently flat for the 5k and 10k to be suitable for personal-best attempts. The course involves laps of the lake: one for the 5k, two for the 10k, and four laps with a U-turn on each for the half marathon. The elevation gain is minimal, measuring 8m for the 5k, 15m for the 10k, and 27m for the half. The focus is therefore on pacing rather than climbing. Entry includes a themed medal, free race photos, and post-race refreshments, contributing to a direct mass-participation atmosphere for club runners, those seeking personal bests, and participants opting for a shorter distance at the same location.

Run Dorney Lake offers 5k, 10k, and half marathon options at Dorney Lake, a rowing venue constructed for purpose near Dorney village in Buckinghamshire. All races commence at 9:10 am on the same lake that hosted Olympic rowing in London. The course is flat, making it suitable for runners aiming for a chip-timed personal best, especially over shorter distances. The route follows the open grounds surrounding the rowing lake, distinct from city streets or trails. Course maps will be available before race day. Entry covers chip timing, a themed medal, official event photos, and post-race refreshments. A new medal design is scheduled for the series. Runners can also receive a pack of LOVE CORN upon finishing.

The Remembrance Run South is a running event for Remembrance Day featuring a 7 hour and 2 minute time challenge. Participants select their desired distance, starting with a minimum of 3km. There is no set race distance beyond the number of laps they choose to complete. At 11:00 AM, the event stops for a two-minute silence to honor fallen service members; these two minutes are deducted from official finish times. A full lap is typically 4.37 miles (7km), but the loop may change to 3.28 miles if course conditions necessitate. The route also incorporates 3k and 5k turn points, offering younger runners and those seeking a shorter distance a defined option within the same event structure.

The Run Dorney Lake Half Marathon is a flat road race held at Dorney Lake, near Windsor. It takes place in early November at the same venue that hosted Olympic rowing and canoe sprint events. The event includes 5 km, 10 km, and half marathon races, attracting both those seeking a fast short race and runners competing in the 21.1 km distance. The course consists of smooth tarmac laps around the lake's perimeter. Runners will see open water, ponds, and parkland nearby for much of the run. Dorney Lake, known as Eton Dorney during the London Olympics, was the site of 30 Olympic events where Team GB secured 12 medals. All finishers get a Dorney Lake medal, snacks and drinks at the finish, and an option for a podium photo. Results are typically available within hours.