5K races near Midsomer Norton

Make history at the world's most ethnically diverse trail running event. The atmosphere and scenery suit all abilities. A 1K run is available for the whole family at Black To The Trails.

Bath Skyline 5K & 10K is a trail race series held on hills above Bath, offering 5K and 10K distances in both night and daytime options. The event starts from the West Car Park, and the daytime schedule includes a 500m run for children. The courses follow stone paths, woodland trails, and open meadows, with potential for puddles and mud. The terrain is generally flat with minor undulations, and the routes offer views of landmarks above the city. Relish Running Races organizes the event, providing marshalled and marked courses. The night runs utilize glow sticks and reflective markers, and participants must supply their own head torch.

MoRun Bristol takes place at Ashton Court Park, near Bristol, offering races for children and adults. The event features a 1.5k Mini MoRun, a 5k, a 10k, and a half marathon, accommodating families, beginners, club runners, and those increasing their distance. All races use chip timing for immediate results upon finishing. The Bristol course is set within Ashton Court Park, providing a park-run atmosphere instead of a city-road race. The series supports Movember, raising awareness and funds for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. Participants can donate during registration or create a fundraising page via Movember or JustGiving. All finishers receive a MoRun medal and headband, with refreshments available at the finish line. Additional prizes are awarded for categories including fastest MoBro, fastest MoSista, best dressed, and best moustache.

Santa Run Patchway is a festive 5K or 10K run in Patchway, Bristol. Runners start at Scott Park at 10:00 am and finish at Patchway Social Club. It is a fun run/run-walk, not a serious road race, with optional fancy dress and many Santa suits, elf outfits, and reindeer costumes at the start. The flat course uses roads and pavements around Patchway and the nearby area, with an aid station at the 5K point. Entrants receive a personalised chip-timed bib and a bespoke finisher medal, while under-12s get a present from Santa. The finish area includes Santa’s Grotto, a market, food, cafe refreshments, choirs around the tree, toilets, bag drop, and a small fair after the running.

Chepstow Running Festival includes a half marathon run in January at Chepstow Racecourse in Wales. The race starts in the morning, has 600 places, and is organized by RunThrough, the same company behind events such as the Gateshead Half Marathon. The half marathon is 13.1 miles and uses four laps of the racecourse circuit, so runners repeat the same venue-based loop rather than running point to point. Entry is listed at £34, and registration closes once the field is full.