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Upcoming 5K races near Leicester

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World Cup 60th anniversary 5K

Milton Keynes MK4 1GA · 73 km away

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Race For Life Sutton Coldfield

Sutton Coldfield · 47 km away

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Summer Ready Run

Peterborough PE2 5UU · 56 km away

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Race For Life Dudley

Dudley · 71 km away

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Peterborough 5K Grand Prix Race 3

Peterborough · 58 km away

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Northants 5K Race Series 4

Kettering · 41 km away

JUL 12

Run · trail · 5K

Tempo Summer 5K Series Race 3

Atherstone-on-Stour · 66 km away

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Race For Life Leicester

Leicester · 2 km away

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Great Denham · 71 km away

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Race For Life Northampton

Northampton · 47 km away

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Belvoir Castle Multisport Event

Grantham · 45 km away

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Birmingham Running Festival July

Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT · 48 km away

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Peterborough 5K Grand Prix Race 4

Stamford · 44 km away

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Newstead Abbey Dash 5k 2026 (Nottinghamshire 5k County Championships)

Nottingham · 49 km away

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Rumble In The Jumble III

Skellingthorpe · 75 km away

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Beat The Sunset 5K Road Race

Kettering NN14 2SH · 30 km away

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Lincoln 5K Series 3

Lincoln · 79 km away

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Dudley · 65 km away

AUG 7

Run · road · 5K

Derby Running Festival

Derby DE72 3EP · 34 km away

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Running Grand Prix Bedford Autodrome August

Bedford MK44 2YP · 63 km away

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Peterborough 5K Grand Prix Race 5

Peterborough · 57 km away

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Trentham Running Club Dave Clarke 5K

Swynnerton · 80 km away

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Unity Challenge

Birmingham B1 2HF · 56 km away

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Lincoln 5K Series 4

Lincoln · 79 km away

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Nottingham Running Festival

Nottingham NG2 4BE · 35 km away

SEP 5

Run · road · 5K

Birmingham Running Festival September

Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT · 48 km away

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Kenilworth Half Marathon

Kenilworth · 44 km away

Run · road · 5K

The Balsall Common 10KM, 5KM & Fun Run

BALSALL COMMON · 45 km away

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Northants 5K Race Series 5

Northampton · 49 km away

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Battle Of Stamford Bridge Run

Northampton · 49 km away

Leicester · 80 km

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Recurring 5K races near Leicester

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

Rhino Run is a six-hour timed running event held near Skellingthorpe in Lincolnshire, located on Lincoln Road. Participants complete repeated laps to achieve their chosen distance, ranging from 5K and 10K up to half marathon, marathon, and ultra distances. The objective is straightforward: maintain movement within the time limit and accumulate laps. The course follows a flat out-and-back route along a disused railway line. It consists mainly of tarmac with a brief field section at the beginning and end. Each lap measures approximately 3.28 miles. The route is traffic-free and requires no navigation, making it suitable for runners seeking consistent pacing on a reliable surface.

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.

Irchester Spooktacular Night Run

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.

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.

Remembrance Run

Remembrance Run is a timed lap event held at Ferry Meadows, a country park situated just under three miles from Peterborough city centre. Participants select a six-hour duration starting at 9 am or a four-hour duration beginning at 11 am. They then complete 5.3K laps at a pace and volume they choose. The structure is intentionally flexible, allowing participants to run a single lap, complete a half-marathon distance, or continue towards ultra marathon distances. The course follows gravel footpaths through woodland, incorporating some grassy sections, offering more variety than a typical flat road circuit. Participants return to the central area after each lap, providing opportunities to stop, rest, and determine their next steps. Completing five laps constitutes the event’s standard “heavy half marathon,” and nine laps count as the standard ultra. Both distances can be extended on the day, and any runner starting a final lap before 5:59:59 will have it counted.

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.

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.

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About 5K races in Leicester

Leicester Training Notes

Leicester hosts 60 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 Leicester by stitching parks, towpaths, and smooth city lines together. Victoria Park gives flat paths and good lighting, so intervals and easy Z2 laps work after dark. New Walk gives a pedestrian-only stretch from the University of Leicester into the city centre. Abbey Park sits near the Grand Union Canal towpath and has an official parkrun course of approximately 5km. Bradgate Park has rugged trails and rolling hills for harder workouts. Girl Who Run Leicester, Fleckney & Kibworth Running Club, Charnwood AC, and Leicester Coritanian keep the club scene busy. Leicester 10K, Run Leicester Half Marathon & 10K, Watermead 10K, and Rothley 10K make good anchor races.

Locals ride out of the city quickly because Leicester is small enough for quiet country roads to come soon. National Cycle Network Route 6, Route 63, Route 64, and Route 52 give useful lines, and the Great Central Way gets you from near the centre to the southeast outskirts motorised traffic free. Leicestershire Road Club brings proper base miles, with Sunday Club Runs of 60-70 miles from Rothley at 09:00. Tuesday and Thursday rides cover about 50 miles from the same Co-op car park. Beacon Hill is a 6km climb at 5%, while Enderby, Rutland, and the north bring rolling roads. The Open Hilly TT, Owen Blower Memorial Women's road race, Men's Supporting race, and October cyclocross are the local targets.

Spring and autumn suit Leicester best because the weather stays workable and the race calendar gives you something to train around. Summer brings mild to warm days, with the city usually topping out around a 22.6°C average annual maximum and 11.3 days reaching 25°C or above. Locals use Victoria Park, Abbey Park, Watermead Country Park, and the Grand Union Canal when the light stretches out. Winter brings cool air, shorter rides, darker runs, and roughly 54.9 air frosts in a year. Clubs keep the rhythm going, but runners lean on lit paths and cyclists keep more kit ready for steady Z2 and club miles.