Gosport Golden Mile & 5k races
Gives you: 18 June
Location: gosport
With an out and back dash along the promenade, this course offers sea views and the potential for a quick time.
inflatable 5k races
Gives you: 1 July
Location: Bristol (also locations nationwide)
With inflatable obstacles and music zones, this is an obstacle course race with a difference. Whether you race it solo or just attempt to complete it with a group of friends, it looks like a fun challenging 5k race.
Blackpool Music Run
Gives you: 16 July
Location: blackpool
Organizers invite you to run, walk, play or dance your way around this 5k course that takes in Blackpool’s famous Golden Mile. The route will be packed with performers from across the UK to motivate you.
Standard and Chartered Great City Race
Gives you: July 18
Location: London
Set in the heart of London, this traffic-free race will take you past famous landmarks, including St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower 42 and the Bank of England.
Run Media City 5k & 10k
Gives you: 29 June, 27 July, 31 August and 28 September.
Location: salford
Set in Salford Quays, this 5k is a flat two-lap course. Held on the last Thursday of every month from April until September, there are plenty of places to eat and drink nearby to celebrate your race.
Quayside 5k & 3k Junior Race
Gives you: 9 August
Location: gateshead
This popular evening race features an A Race for runners aiming to run sub-20 minutes and open race with PB pacers for those looking to run their first 5k or run a new PB.
Ickworth Sunset Chase
8 September
Bury St Edmunds
This race starts at sunset and takes in the beautiful scenery of Ickworth Park National Trust country estate. The limestone park is a great introduction to off-road running. There are free race photos too!
castle 5k series
Date: 12 July, 9 August, 6 September
Location: Carlisle
This summer 5k race series is held on a flat and fast course with a finish on the track inside the Sheepmount Stadium.
Serpentine Last Friday of the Month 5k Races
Gives you: Last Friday of every month
Location: London
Held reliably on the last Friday of every month, this lunchtime race take place on a two-lap course in London’s Hyde Park and is organized by the Serpentine Running Club.
