5K runs in UK
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- Fri 18 Apr
- £31-£36
- Entries close soon
- Fri 18 Apr
- £31-£36
- Entries close soon
Easter Challenge | 6 Hour
Run as far as you can during the 6-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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 6 hrs trail running
- Fri 18 Apr
- £31-£36
- Entries close soon
- Fri 18 Apr
- £31-£36
- Entries close soon
Easter Challenge | 4 Hour
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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 4 hrs trail running
- Sun 20 Apr
- FREE-£25
- Sun 20 Apr
- FREE-£25
Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge | 5K
Treat yourself to these Easter races around the beautiful Chasewater Reservoir! With a range of races on offer, there's something for everyone!
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sun 27 Apr
- £23-£25
- Sun 27 Apr
- £23-£25
The Other Run | 5K
On the same day as the famous marathon in London, why not come along to The "Other" Run? Complete 5K and earn a Zig Zag medal too.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 18 & over
- 5 km road running
- Wed 30 Apr
- £22
- Entries close soon
- Wed 30 Apr
- £22
- Entries close soon
Cardiff MidWeeker 5K
If you fancy a mid-week 5K challenge then come and take on the Cardiff MidWeeker in the stunning Bute Park. You could get a corporate team together and get your company running!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km multi terrain running
- 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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- 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.
- Enter online
- 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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- 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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- 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!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- 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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- 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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- 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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- 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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- 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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- 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
- Sun 1 Jun
- £23-£25
- Sun 1 Jun
- £23-£25
Circuit Du Sore Legs | Part Cinq | 5K
In its fifth year! Come take on the challenge of the track at Wodson Park. Do you have it in you to complete your distance on a 400-metre athletics track?
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 5 km track and field
- Sat 7 Jun
- £32
- Sat 7 Jun
- £32
Hop Run | 5K
If you like great beer and running on amazing riverside trails then this event is for you! Routes through the beautiful valley of the North Esk River and finish at the brewery for a free beer.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 8 Jun
- £19-£21
- Sun 8 Jun
- £19-£21
ATW St Albans 5K
A community focused event, ATW St Albans Half Marathon aims to raise money for local charities and organisations as well as put on a great day out for all the family, delivered by runners for runners.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- PB
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 8 Jun
- £14-£16
- Sun 8 Jun
- £14-£16
Summer Extravaganza | Day 2 | 5K
Take on this fast and flat summer extravaganza along with the Leeds to Liverpool canal. These out-and-back routes are perfect for all participants looking to run further in a friendly atmosphere.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 8 Jun
- £23-£25
- Sun 8 Jun
- £23-£25
The Valley of the Owls Run | 5K
This route takes in the Valley of the Owls in Suffolk, with some of the oldest roads in England and very beautiful countryside.
- Enter online
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running
- Tue 10 Jun
- FREE-£20
- Tue 10 Jun
- FREE-£20
Gosport 5K Summer Series | Race 3
This race is part of an exhilarating 5K summer series at Gosport offering five perfect races to make your own.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 15 Jun
- £15-£17
- Sun 15 Jun
- £15-£17
Av seen thee a'fore at Slawit | 5K
A scenic out-and-back course alongside the Huddersfield Canal. West Yorkshire with bespoke medals, sweets and other goodies for all finishers.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km trail running
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