5K runs in the UK
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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5K runs in 2025
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- Sun 27 Apr
- £23-£25
- Entries close soon
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.
- 5 km road running
- Wed 30 Apr
- £22
- Entries close tomorrow
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!
- 5 km multi terrain running
- 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.
- 5 km trail running
- 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.
- 5 km road running
- 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.
- 5 km road running
- Fri 16 - Sun 18 May
- £30
Keswick Mountain Festival
The UK's top outdoor sports festival! Incredible entertainment, sports events, speakers, live music, activities, brand expo, bars, food, drink and much more.
- 5K run 2
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- 50K ultra run
- Fell run
- + 12 more races
- Sat 17 May
- £10-£24
Roadford Lake Trail Races
By popular demand Sportiva Events have added an extra Roadford Lake trail race to our schedule.
- Fun run 2
- 5K run
- CaniCross 2
- 10K run
- Sun 18 May
- £31-£36
The Birthday Run
Zig Zag Running is 5 years old this month so why not come along and celebrate?! You are promised lots of cake!
- Multi-terrain run 2
- 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.
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 24 May
- £21.50-£32
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.
- 5 km road running
- 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.
- 5 km trail running
- 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...
- 5.7 km trail running + 61 m ascent
- 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?
- 5 km track and field
- 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.
- 5 km trail running
- 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.
- 5 km road running
- 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.
- 5 km trail running
- 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.
- 5 km road running
- 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.
- 5 km road running
- 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.
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 15 Jun
- £16-£18
Run Sandringham 10K & 5K | 5K
A major event in the East Anglian running calendar, the Run Sandringham 10K & 5K will attract a large field of runners of all abilities.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 22 Jun
- £25
Man vs Moor | Light | 5K of Fun
Take on Exmoor’s toughest challenge over 5K and battle the elements in a most exclusive and challenging event combining running, scrambling, tunneling and optional swimming!
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sat 28 Jun
- £23-£37.50
Cock-a-doodle Dawdle
Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 29 Jun
- £14-£16
The Sewerby Ship Inn Shuffle | 5K
A scenic run on the coastal and cliff trails on the East Coast of Yorkshire, Flamborough, near Bridlington with bespoke medal and goodies for all finishers.
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sun 29 Jun
- £20
The Wales 5K
Chance for everyone aged 11 and over to experience this unbeatable festival of sport and the famous red carpet finish! You can be sure that cheering crowds will welcome you over the finish line.
- 5 km road running
- Sat 5 Jul
- £25
FixAddiction 5K
A superb summer's day of running and multi-sports at the stunning Olympic venue which boasts fast, flat courses with closed roads. A must for your race schedule this year.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 6 Jul
- £24-£38
Blacksheep 3 and 6-hour Challenge
Three or six-hour lapped challenge over 3.55 miles in the beautiful town of Masham where you'll come in to a bespoke medal and all things Black Sheep at the finish line.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 6 Jul
- £31-£36
Summer Ready Run | 4 Hour
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.
- 4 hrs trail running
- Thu 10 Jul
- £11-£13
Slawit-Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series | 5K
Lovely evening out and back event in the village of Slaithwaite (Slawit) plus BBQ, beer, chocolate, a jumble medal and great company.
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 13 Jul
- £31-£36
SunTime RunTime | 4 Hour
It's summer time so come join a loop or two at the lovely Brandon Country Park through the heart of Thetford Forest!
- 4 hrs multi terrain running
- Thu 17 Jul
- £10-£12
Kirkstall Rock up n' Run - Summer Evening Series Part 1 | 5K
Come and join It's Grim Up North Running at Kirkstall for this brilliant pop up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 20 Jul
- £13-£55
Revesby Running Festival
Runs with unparalleled scenery making them some of the most picturesque events in the area, on a private estate. 5K, 10K, half marathon or a totally unique running challenge 'Challenge The Estate'.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Multi-terrain run
- Sun 20 Jul
- £14-£16
Sir Titus Summer Trot | Day 2 | 5K
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 20 Jul
- £21
Bright Skies Surrey Hills | 5K
The Bright Skies 5K race is a thrilling daytime trail race following an undulating yomp through Surrey's rolling hills and the Denbies Estate in the Surrey Hills.
- 5 km trail running
- Thu 24 Jul
- £10-£12
Saltaire - Rock up n' Run - Summer Evening Series | 5K
Come and join It's Grim Up North Running at Saltaire for this brilliant pop up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5 km trail running
- Thu 31 Jul
- £10-£12
Marsden - Rock up n' Run - Summer Evening Series | 5K
Come and join It's Grim Up North Running at Marsden for this brilliant pop up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 3 Aug
- £14-£16
Blimey it's Blistering at Bingley Again | 5K
Enjoy a summer run in Bingley this year through stunning Yorkshire countryside over a variety of terrain including sections of towpath, woodland and fields to finish with lots of lovely goodies.
- 5 km trail running
- Thu 7 Aug
- £10-£12
Rodley - Rock up n' Run - Summer Evening Series | 5K
Come and join It's Grim Up North Running at Rodley for this brilliant pop up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5 km trail running
- Thu 14 Aug
- £10-£12
Cromwell Bottom-Rock up n' Run - Summer Evening Series | 5K
Come and join It's Grim Up North Running at Cromwell Bottom for this brilliant pop up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 16 Aug
- £20
One Fyne Night | 5K
One Fyne Night is a beautiful, friendly and welcoming, Gold award-winning 5K summer evening trail running event set in the Fyne Court Estate in the Quantock Hills National Landscape with top reviews!
- 5 km trail running
- Thu 21 Aug
- £10-£12
Bingley-Rock up n' Run - Summer Evening Series | 5K
Come and join It's Grim Up North Running at Bingley for this brilliant pop up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5 km trail running
- Thu 28 Aug
- £10-£12
Kirkstall Rock up n' Run - Summer Evening Series Part 2 | 5K
Woohoo the last in the Summer Series for 2025. Come and join It's Grim Up North Running at Kirkstall for this brilliant pop up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all.
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 30 Aug
- £23-£25
The Lucky Clover | 5K
Your race, your pace, your distance! 5K runners will explore the Goldling Hills route which is on road and receive a special bespoke medal too.
- 5 km road running
- Sat 30 Aug
- £20
Something Wild Festival | 5K Run
A beautiful 5K trail race on the South West Coast Path for runners (and walkers) of all abilities with chip timing and medals for all plus an uplifting festival vibe!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 31 Aug
- £14-£16
Hip Hip Hooray it's Hornsea | 5K
Enjoy a flat trail run from the coast at Hornsea in East Yorkshire on an out-and-back route along the scenic Trans Pennine Trail with lots of treats for all finishers.
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 31 Aug
- £20
Yorkshire Dales 5K
A fully closed road course set in the world-famous Yorkshire Dales, it's set to be a stunner in every sense with 1000s of runners and cheering crowds plus feed stations and party atmosphere!
- 5 km road running
- Sat 6 Sep
- £17-£21
ATW Bedford Running Festival | 5K
More than just a running race. Join thousands at Bedfordshire’s most popular weekend of running with festival magic, live music, bar, yoga, kids zone, street food, outdoor cinema and fun fair!
- 5 km road running
- Sun 7 Sep
- £31-£36
FEAR (Forget Everything And Run) | 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.
- 4 hrs multi terrain running
- Sat 13 Sep
- £33-£38
Easier Said Than Run | 4 Hour
Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through the lovely Bawsey Country Park on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- 4 hrs trail running
- Sun 14 Sep
- £16
The Amazing Northampton Run | 3 Mile Race
A great opportunity to be part of the day's events but over a shorter distance. Run the start and finish of the half marathon route with an exclusive link section through the beautiful Beckets Park.
- 3.4 miles road running + 147 ft ascent
- Thu 18 Sep
- £25
The City v Wharf Corporate Run Challenge | 5K
The challenge is back on! Who will reign supreme - City or Wharf? It's time to get competitive and bring the victory to your team.
- 5 km road running
- Sat 20 Sep
- £23-£25
The Lucky Horseshoe | 5K
Your race, your pace, your distance! Utilising the Gallops route at the amazing Suffolk Running Centre which takes you through to Newmarket so you may get to see the race horses in training!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 21 Sep
- £14-£16
Sir Titus Autumn Fudge Trudge | Day 2 | 5K
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this autumn, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 11 Oct
- £24.75-£33
Bournemouth Supernova 5K
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!
- 5 km road running
- Sun 12 Oct
- £17-£32
ATW Holdenby House Trail & Canicross
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.
- CaniCross
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 12 Oct
- £11.90-£17.90
Anna's Hope 5K Fun Run
2025 details tbc. 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.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 12 Oct
- £17-£19
Love Luton RunFest | 5K
Love Luton is delighted to host the 12th running event for the town. The races will start and finish in Luton town centre and head through award-winning parks on traffic-free, closed roads.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 26 Oct
- £14-£16
Hubble Bubble | Day 2 | 5K
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.
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 26 Oct
- £31-£36
Pumpkin Plod | 4 Hour
This Halloween, run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through Ferry Meadows on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- 4 hrs multi terrain running
- Sat 1 Nov
- £23-£25
Catherine Wheel Canter | 5K
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.
- 5 km track and field
- Sat 1 Nov
- £23-£25
Guy Fawkes Gallop | 5K
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.
- 5 km track and field
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