Fun 5k's

Fun 5k's

There are currently over hundreds of 5k's listed on Find a Race. Here are six that stand out for being a little different. With these events, its more about the grin than the win.

1 / The Color Run - Birmingham

The Color Run is coming back to Birmingham, and it's about having the time of your life! This 5k un-timed race sees runners doused from head to toe in different colours at each kilometre. The fun continues at the finish line with a gigantic Color Festival party! Only two rules: wear white at the starting line, finish…
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2 / Where's Wally?

Join us at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and follow in the footsteps of sporting legends as we turn the Park red and white in the name of literacy! There's a 5k or a 10k course to choose from - perfect for beginners or those looking to achieve a PB, plus there's a 1k route for little legs! Every runner will…
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3 / The Enormous Elephant Run Manchester

Join the Enormous Elephant Run and run, jog or walk your way around Heaton Park, dressed as an elephant (free elephant suit included in you registration fee!) to help protect this iconic species. Every day nearly 100 elephants are killed for their tusks, which puts the future of these wonderful animals in danger. The…
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4 / Gung-Ho! London

You may have seen things like this on TV, or even dreamed up these crazy obstacles! But we've made your dreams a reality, with our Gung-Ho! event. It's a 5k - but not as you know it - with ten of the greatest inflatable obstacles we could design - and the race finale is one of the World’s biggest ever inflatable…
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5 / Rough Runner - Manchester (Sunday)

Rough Runner returns to Manchester once more in 2017 having hosted 4000 people in both 2015 and 2016, and will be bringing a fresh host of obstacles. These challenges will bring all the nostalgia of watching TV game shows to life, and give you the chance to take them on yourself. A 5k route with 10 obstacles, a 10k…
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6 / Run For Chocolate - Southampton

Run for Chocolate is a celebration of fitness, fun and wellbeing! Participants of all ages and abilities can enjoy the benefits of exercise with the comforting reward of a luxury hot chocolate at the finish line. Achieve your fitness goals and enjoy a fun challenge this Winter in a town or city near you – run, jog or…
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