5K runs in UK in May 2025
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- Sun 4 May
- £15-£17
- Sun 4 May
- £15-£17
May the Fourth be with you | 5K
Starting off in Skipton Market Town, the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, before heading out on the canal to Saltaire over a flat, fast, good course with marshals, signs, medal, goodies.
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- Flat
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 4 May
- £16-£26
- Sun 4 May
- £16-£26
MK Marathon Weekend | Rocket 5K
Shoot for the stars on the rapid Rocket Run! Join this fast rocket-fueled 5K with an 'out of this world' bling on a fast and flat point-to-point course from central Milton Keynes to Stadium MK.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Undulating
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running
- Tue 13 May
- FREE-£20
- Tue 13 May
- FREE-£20
Gosport 5K Summer Series | Race Two | 5K
This is race one of an exhilarating 5K summer series at Gosport offering five perfect races to make your own.
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- Flat
- PB
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sat 17 May
- £14-£19
- Sat 17 May
- £14-£19
Roadford Lake Trail Races | 5K
By popular demand Sportiva Events have added an extra Roadford Lake trail race to our schedule.
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- Age 8 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 17 May
- £19
- Sat 17 May
- £19
Roadford Lake Trail Races | 5K Canicross
By popular demand Sportiva Events have added an extra Roadford Lake trail race to our schedule.
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- Age 15 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 17 May
- £30
- Sat 17 May
- £30
Keswick Mountain Festival | adidas TERREX Junior 5K Trail Run
Graded ‘easy’ this scenic 5K trail run is for ages 12-17 and can be fast and furious or run for fun - it’s your enjoyment that counts. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
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- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 12-17
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 17 May
- £30-£47.50
- Sat 17 May
- £30-£47.50
Keswick Mountain Festival | adidas TERREX 5K Trail Run
Graded ‘easy’ this scenic 5K trail run is for everyone and can be fast and furious from the word go or taken easy - it’s your enjoyment that counts. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
- Families
- Newcomers
- Music
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Event village
- Age 10 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 18 May
- £31-£36
- Sun 18 May
- £31-£36
The Birthday Run | 6 Hour
Run as far as you can during the 6-hour event through Hinchinbrooke Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
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- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 6 hrs multi terrain running
- Sun 18 May
- £31-£36
- Sun 18 May
- £31-£36
The Birthday Run | 4 Hour
Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through Hinchinbrooke Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
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- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 4 hrs multi terrain running
- Sat 24 May
- £34-£36
- Sat 24 May
- £34-£36
Farmmageddon | 5K
Can you survive Farmmageddon? A fantastic 5.3K loop through the lovely grounds of Hyde Hall Farm as part of the Farmmageddon endurance weekend.
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- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 24 May
- £21.50-£32
- 6 charities
- Sat 24 May
- £21.50-£32
- 6 charities
Edinburgh 5K
The 5K is one of the first events of the exciting running festival weekend and offers a picturesque route around Holyrood Park with stunning panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.
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- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 25 May
- £14-£16
- Sun 25 May
- £14-£16
WooHoo it's Hornsea | 5K
Enjoy a trail run from the coast at Hornsea in East Yorkshire. This race follows an out-and-back route along the scenic Trans Pennine Trail with bespoke medal and lots of treats.
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- Flat
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 31 May
- £15-£20
- Sat 31 May
- £15-£20
Lake District Running Festival | Grasmere Gallop 5km Trail Run
A challenging 5K ‘fun’ run as part of the Lake District Running Festival an iconic location with a grandstand finish, wooden medal, free event photos and, more importantly, cake...
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 6 & over
- 5.7 km trail running + 61 m ascent
- Sat 3 May
Legless 5K Beer Challenge | Legless 5K Beer Challenge
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sat 3 May
First Saturday of the Month 5K
- 5 km road running
- Sun 4 May
Run Heaton 5K, 10K, Half Marathon & Junior Race | 5K
- 5 km road running
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