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5k Runs Found In Derby

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5k Runs in Derby 2026 - 2027

The most comprehensive list of 5k Runs in and near Derby in 2026 - 2027. Find your perfect race!

Alvaston Park is worth knowing if you're chasing a 5K time in Derby. The tarmac loop alongside the river is smooth and flat, which makes it one of the better PB options in the city. Markeaton Park gives you a different experience - more varied underfoot, a bit of woodland, and enough space to put together a decent route without repeating yourself. Fancy stepping up? 10K runs in Derby are the next move.

Have a look through the listings below and pick one that suits. Darley Park along the River Derwent is another solid training option if you want something quieter. Half marathons in Derby and marathons in Derby are there when you're ready to go further.

Looking for more options?

Explore 5K races across the East Midlands with 5K runs in Chesterfield, 5K runs near Leicester or 5K runs near Lincoln.

Race Calendar: 5k Runs Found In Derby

The Butterfly Effect – Purple Emperor

Heanor, Derbyshire
Sun 09 Aug 26
£41.50
5.0

Pierrepont Plod – Summer 2026

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Sun 16 Aug 26
£41.50
4.9

The Loughborough Colour Run

Loughborough, Leicestershire
Sun 16 Aug 26
£12.00 - £55.00
5.0

Nottingham Running Festival

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Sun 30 Aug 26
£12.00 - £34.00
5.0

Birmingham Running Festival

Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Sun 06 Sep 26
£12.00 - £36.00
4.8

Inflatable 5K - Bakewell

Bakewell, Derbyshire
Sat 12 Sep 26
£24.50 - £54.50

On Sale

Yabba Dabba Doo

The Visitor Centre, Chasewater Country Park, Pool Lane, Burntwood, Staffs, WS8 7NL
Sun 20 Sep 26
£28.01 - £45.00

Mudfest - September 2026

Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Fri 25 Sep 26
£29.00
5.0

The Hardwick Hobble - Autumn 2026

Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Sat 03 Oct 26
£41.50
5.0

Robin Challenge

Sence Valley
Thu 08 Oct 26
£40.00

Cannock Chase Running Festival

Rugeley, Staffordshire
Sun 11 Oct 26
£12.00 - £36.00
4.3

Nuneaton 5K and 10K

Nuneaton, Warwickshire
Sun 18 Oct 26
£20.00 - £25.00

Brewers 5k & 10k

Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire
Sun 18 Oct 26
£32.00 - £41.00

Rosliston Rumble: Weekend Edition – Autumn 2026

Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Sat 31 Oct 26
£41.50

Birmingham Running Festival

Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Sun 01 Nov 26
£12.00 - £36.00

Nottingham 1.5k, 5k, 10k & Half Marathon MoRun

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Sat 07 Nov 26
£12.00 - £30.00
5.0

Birmingham 1.5k, 5k, 10k & Half Marathon MoRun

Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Sun 08 Nov 26
£12.00 - £30.00
5.0

Run Alton Towers 5k, 10k & Junior Race

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Sat 14 Nov 26
£33.00 - £52.00

The Derby 1.5k, 5k, 10k & Half Marathon MoRun

Derby, Derbyshire
Sat 14 Nov 26
£12.00 - £30.00
4.5

Run Alton Towers Half Marathon & 5k

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Sun 15 Nov 26
£50.00 - £57.00

Sherwood Christmas 10k & 5k

Sherwood Pines, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Nottingham, NG21 9JL
Sun 22 Nov 26
£7.68 - £27.75
5.0

Mudfest - November 2026

Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Fri 27 Nov 26
£29.00
5.0

Monsal Tinsel Trail Christmas 10k, 5k & Junior Run

Bakewell Station, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1GE
Sat 05 Dec 26
£7.68 - £29.87

The Medal Madness – Winter 2026

Heanor, Derbyshire
Sun 06 Dec 26
£29.00
5.0

Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash

Chasewater Country Park, Pool Lane, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS8 7NL
Sun 06 Dec 26
£7.68 - £27.75
5.0

Birmingham Running Festival

Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Sun 20 Dec 26
£12.00 - £36.00

ATW Nottingham Holme Run

Holme Pierrepont County Park, Adbolton Lane, Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham, NG12 2LU
Sun 20 Dec 26
£25.44 - £43.46
4.0

ATW Mallory Race Circuit Winter Runs - Half Marathon, 10k, 5k and Fun Run

Mallory Park Circuit, Church Road, Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire, LE9 7QE
Sun 17 Jan 27
£14.84 - £45.58

Sherwood New Year 10k, 5k & Junior Run

Sherwood Pines, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Nottingham, NG21 9JL
Sun 17 Jan 27
£7.68 - £26.69

The Butterfly Effect – Chalkhill Blue

Heanor, Derbyshire
Sun 28 Feb 27
£41.50
5.0

Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge

Chasewater Country Park, Pool Lane, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS8 7NL
Sun 28 Mar 27
£7.68 - £34.65
5.0

Inflatable 5K - Derby

Derby, Elvaston, Derbyshire
Sat 17 Apr 27
£22.50 - £51.50
5.0

On Sale

PHOENIX - Warwickshire - Not the London Marathon

Nuneaton, Warwickshire
Sat 24 Apr 27
£15.00 - £40.00

The Maverick Peak District X-Trail 2027

Bakewell, Derbyshire
Sat 05 Jun 27
£9.10 - £92.84

Pierrepont Plod - Winter 2026 - Postponed - New Date

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Sun 21 Jun 26 - Sun 14 Mar 27
£41.50
4.9
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