There's a good reason why events like parkrun have become so popular - a 5K (3.1 miles) run is short enough to attract beginner runners as well as those looking to conquer their PB. Select your location for 5K runs in your area or scroll down to see events coming up.
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Join Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity for a family festival and fun run. Walk, jog, wheel or scoot 5K and join the race to help beat childhood cancer.
A fun evening run for all! This beautiful coastal route takes in the Bournemouth Pier and promenade at dusk. It's all about the experience, not how fast you can complete it. Walk, jog or run!
Open to all the family from serious athletes wanting a shorter race to complete beginners wanting to have fun, get fit and raise money for Anna's Hope, or a different charity cause.
Love Luton is delighted to host the 11th running event for the town. The races will start and finish from the central location of St Georges Square in Luton town centre.
The trail goes through the grounds of the 2,000 acre Holdenby Estate and on surrounding farmland with fantastic views of the country house, finishing through the iconic arches that adorn the grounds.
If you love mud and water but not monkey bars or big climbs, this one is for you. Fun elements include a massive ball pit, the famous MacTuff foam filled 'washing machine', a water slide and mud!
Beautiful scenic routes through Henley, over the famous bridge, and along the Thames Valley as part of Henley’s annual day of running and fundraising.
The trail goes through the grounds of the 2,000 acre Holdenby Estate and on surrounding farmland with fantastic views of the country house, finishing through the iconic arches that adorn the grounds.
A Halloween-themed running event you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.
This Halloween, run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
Welcome to the Fireworks Festival of Running! Come and tackle the track to see whether you can complete 5K over the 400m circuit - and how fast you can do it.
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running!
Welcome to the Fireworks Festival of Running! Come and tackle the track to see whether you can complete 5K over the 400m circuit - and how fast you can do it.
Come and run 5K at the Essex Remembrance Run, in support of The Felix Fund, to help honour our fallen heroes and support a fantastic military charity.
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a 5K remembrance running challenge! Run for at least 5K through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running!
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running!
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and grace the grounds of World Athletics Champions.
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running!
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running!
Irresistable festive fun and racing joy within the iconic surroundings of Bushy Park! The perfect setting for a fast, flat and traffic-free Sunday morning run with like-minded festive folk.
Celebrate Christmas with this dazzling and festive racing gem in the picturesque forest of Sherwood Pines - perfect for the whole family!
Experience a run on the same asphalt where racing legends have left their mark. As you navigate the course, you'll feel the synergy between the speed of motorsport and the determination of your run.
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MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running!
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MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running!
Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through the lovely Hinchingbrooke Country Park on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
A top class 5K trail race on a challenging and scenic trail around Llyn Elsi that is friendly, inclusive, sustainable, runner-focused, fun and rewarding. Come and see what the fuss is about!
A wonderfully themed Christmas event finishing and starting just outside Bingley. A challenging and scenic run over towpath, woodland, and fields over a joyous distance.
It's December, so what better way to start the month than with a Christmas event? Come to the Suffolk Running Centre and follow the Windmill Way route for 5K and join the finish line festivities!
Calling all Green Santas and racing Elves! Get involved in this brand new eco festive, sustainable, inclusive and accessible race at the stunning Alice Holt Forest this year and explore forest trails.
Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, head out for more and enjoy some festive fun!
Watch out Dasher, Comet and Blitzen! It's time to fly around the beautiful Salcey Forest trails. Come for the seasonal atmosphere, the festive cheer and finish-line medals!
It will soon be time for stockings, roasted chestnuts and fairy lights... But first, it's the Nice Work Richmond Christmas 5K! One, Two Three... Get ready to race, Santa-style!
Get involved in this exhilarating race in one of the hidden gems of London!
Take on this out and back course to really get in the Christmas spirit. This event isn't just about the race itself, the activities at Race HQ are bound start a jolly atmosphere!
Grab those elf shoes and get festive! Put your legs to the test in this beautifully scenic, but challenging Christmas run. You'll enjoy looping around the lakes in your Santa hat.
An out and back course to really get you in the Christmas spirit with activities at Race HQ bound start a jolly atmosphere, whether you want a PB or to challenge yourself over this distance.
All entries get a free Santa outfit! This is the 5K Santa Run for all abilities and ages at Callendar Park and Woods plus all Santas will be chip timed and receive a fantastic medal!
A Christmas cracker of a race - and you won't want to miss it! Grab those running shoes and your best festive game-face... it's the Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash!
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a festive 4-hour running challenge! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
Join this fantastic festive experience on a completely flat course – perfect for achieving your personal best over a certified, accurate route, with free race photo, custom medal and friendly support!
This is an out and back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the front at Bridlington. The course is great underfoot.
Happy New Year Run along the flat and even Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath - perfect for runners of all abilities, from novices to PB chasers!
Kick start your New Year resolutions with this popular New Year race which is returning to the historic town of Oundle! Enjoy the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside and the crisp winter air.
Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
It's New Year! So what better way to start the year than with an event? Come to the Suffolk Running Centre and follow the Windmill Way route for 5K.
Popular night-time trail race through Haldon Forest with beer, mince pies and medals for finishers! Suitable for a wide range of abilities to experience the thrill of night trail running in safety.
Get ready, set... and race! Get your New Year off to a flying start with a wonderful forest run to celebrate the arrival of a happy and healthy New Year.
Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through the lovely Hinchingbrooke Country Park on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for another 4-hour running challenge! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
A trail race event that is flat and fast and perfect for a PB also brilliant for a beginner or the runner who wants to do their own pace with bespoke medal and finish line treats.
A trail race event that is flat and fast and perfect for a PB also brilliant for a beginner or the runner who wants to do their own pace with bespoke medal and finish line treats.
Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
In 2023 we had St George's, in 2024 we had St Patrick's so why not come along to St David's Day Challenge with a one-off medal that you will want to add to your collection?
Get involved in the historic market town of Oundle for the return of the 5K event on gently undulating roads around pretty Northamptonshire villages.
Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on traffic-free trails and the canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line. All levels of runner welcome.
Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on good trail and canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line.
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.
This disused airfield has a fast, flat, tarmac course with no sharp corners, and the surrounding tree cover makes for relatively still conditions on most days - but your PB or run stress-free.
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