Walsall · United Kingdom

5K races near Walsall

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Upcoming 5K races near Walsall

This week 4

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Sexarathon Vic Musgrove 5k

Telford · 33 km away

Run · trail · 5K

Race For Life Sutton Coldfield

Sutton Coldfield · 11 km away

Run · trail · 5K

Race For Life Dudley

Dudley · 14 km away

Run · road · 5K

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

CHELTENHAM · 78 km away

JUL 8

Run · trail · 5K

Tempo Summer 5K Series Race 3

Atherstone-on-Stour · 52 km away

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Shrewsbury 5K Festival

Shrewsbury · 52 km away

Run · trail · 5K

Race For Life Leicester

Leicester · 58 km away

Run · road · 5K

Run Aintree Half Marathon, 10k & 5k July 2026

Liverpool L9 5AS · 77 km away

Run · road · 5K

Ludlow 10K & Half Marathon

Ludlow · 56 km away

Run · road · 5K

Birmingham Running Festival July

Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT · 11 km away

Run · road · 5K

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

Nottingham · 76 km away

Run · road · 5K

Dudley · 10 km away

AUG 5

Run · road · 5K

Derby Running Festival

Derby DE72 3EP · 52 km away

Run · road · 5K

Trentham Running Club Dave Clarke 5K

Swynnerton · 40 km away

Run · road · 5K

Running Grand Prix Oulton Park August

Little Budworth · 79 km away

Run · road · 5K

Unity Challenge

Birmingham B1 2HF · 13 km away

Run · road · 5K

Nottingham Running Festival

Nottingham NG2 4BE · 71 km away

SEP 6

Run · road · 5K

Sexarathon Harper Scarper 5k

Nr Newport · 37 km away

Run · road · 5K

Hinstock 10k & 5k

Hinstock, Shropshire · 43 km away

Run · road · 5K

Saltfest 5k 2025

DROITWICH · 37 km away

Run · road · 5K

Kenilworth Half Marathon

Kenilworth · 38 km away

Run · road · 5K

Birmingham Running Festival September

Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT · 11 km away

Run · road · 5K

The Balsall Common 10KM, 5KM & Fun Run

BALSALL COMMON · 32 km away

Walsall · 80 km

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Recurring 5K races near Walsall

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.

Macclesfield Running Festival October 2026

The Macclesfield Running Festival takes place in October in Macclesfield, Cheshire, offering 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances. All races commence and conclude at the athletics track within Macclesfield Leisure Centre. They feature chip timing and are conducted on entirely closed roads, providing participants with a controlled road-racing environment instead of a park-style circuit. The courses are level, single loops that are professionally measured. They depart from the town and proceed onto country roads in the Cheshire area. Local bands perform along the route, aid stations are available to support runners, and spectators congregate in the communities along the way. Macclesfield Harriers AC also contribute to the event's operation. All finishers are awarded a medal, complimentary race photographs, and post-race items.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Walsall

Walsall Training Notes

Walsall hosts 37 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Palfrey Park becomes the regular running place for plenty of locals, especially when base miles need to stay simple. Jog Walsall keeps beginners moving with free Couch to 5K sessions at Willenhall Memorial Park, Oak Park Active Living Centre, George Rose Park, Bloxwich Active Living Centre, Walsall Arboretum, and St Michael's Church Hall Pelsall. Walsall Arboretum Running Club gives runners proper club nights, from 4km groups up to 10km groups, with everyone cheering each other on. Race For Life Walsall gives the town a 5km anchor, and Aldridge 10K gives locals a sharper 10km target.

Walsall Area Cycling gives riders easy to middle paced leisure bike rides from Aldridge, Pelsall, and Bloxwich. Walsall Roads Cycling Club brings the old-school side, with the club founded in 1919 and weekend club runs still doing the job. Locals roll out towards Cannock Chase, Chasewater, Gentleshaw, Walsall Wood, Fradley, Lichfield, and Atherstone when they want more than laps around town. Barr Beacon gives the obvious climbing marker, and A Coventry Way puts 382 m of gain into the legs. Walsall Area Cycling makes the 100-mile ride option the big anchor when summer fitness is there.

April and May suit Walsall best, because most riders get going then and runners can stack Z2 without fighting the season. Summer gives cyclists longer club days, with Walsall Area Cycling distances moving from 35 miles in winter to over 70 miles in summer. Walsall Area Cycling usually has a 100-mile option, so gran fondo legs get a proper test without leaving the local rhythm. Runners keep it steady through parks, C25k blocks, and chat-pace intervals.