5K runs in May 2026
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- Fri 1 May 2026
- £20-£27
Midweek Chasing Numbers May | 5K
The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 3 May 2026
- £18-£28
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 + 89 ft ascent
- Mon 4 May 2026
- £20-£27
Bank Holiday Madness May | 5K
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a fantastic medal and goody bag at the finish!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Thu 7 May 2026
- £10-£12
Kirkstall Rock up n' Run | 5K
Come and join in at Kirkstall for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 56 ft ascent
- Sun 10 May 2026
- £23-£27
The Spring Lucky Dip Run | 5K
Come and join in for the Spring Lucky Dip Run, there is no set medal for this race, instead, you will get to choose your own from a selection of medals from past events!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Thu 14 May 2026
- £10-£12
Rodley - Rock up n' Run | 5K
Come and join in at Rodley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series 5K. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- Enter online
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Fri 15 - Sun 17 May 2026
Keswick Mountain Festival
- 5K run 2
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- 50K ultra run
- Fell run
- + 12 more races
- Sat 16 May 2026
- £9-£28
Roadford Lake Trail Races
By popular demand, a selection of trail races has been added to the multi-sports weekend at the scenic Roadford Lake, with an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere, and lakeside camping.
- Families
- Trees not tees
- Newcomers
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Event village
- Rural
- Sustainability policy
- Age 3 & over
- Fun run 2
- 5K run
- CaniCross 2
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 16 May 2026
- £23-£27
Rocky at 50 Run | 5K
Come and celebrate 50 years since the release of the iconic Rocky film! Have you got the Eye of The Tiger, the guts to get the glory and the will to rise up to the challenge and run with us??
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £37.50-£39.50
SoBo Series | Volume 3 | Good Vibrations
Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.
- Newcomers
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Event village
- Coast
- Age 18 & over
- 7 hrs road running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £27-£29
The Birthday Run | 5K
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
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 14 & over
- 5 km multi terrain running + 62 ft ascent
- Thu 21 May 2026
- £17-£26
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 1 | 5K
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this 5K run is for you! Themed medal too.
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
- Thu 21 May 2026
- £10-£12
Saltaire - Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series | 5K
Come and join in at Saltaire for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 82 ft ascent
- Fri 22 May 2026
- £17-£26
Dun Holm Challenge - Day 2 | 5K
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this 5K run is for you! Durham-themed medal too.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
- Sat 23 May 2026
- £33-£38
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 + 164 ft ascent
- Sat 23 May 2026
- £17-£27
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 3 | 5K
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this 5K run is for you! Durham-themed medal too.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
- Sat 23 May 2026
- £32
- 7 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 + 116 m ascent
- Sun 24 May 2026
- £17-£26
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 4 | 5K
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this 5K run is for you! Durham-themed medal too.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
- Sun 24 May 2026
- £14-£16
Get the Hull out of Here | 5K
Based out of East Hull this 5K race will run out on the TransPennine Trail towards Hornsea, it should allow runners to enjoy a flat even surface ideal or both beginners or for seasoned athletes.
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Mon 25 May 2026
- £17-£26
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 5 | 5K
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this 5K run is for you! Durham-themed medal too.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
- Thu 28 May 2026
- £10-£12
Slawit - Rock up n' Run | 5K
Come and join in at Slaithwaite (Slawit) for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series 5K. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- Enter online
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 89 ft ascent
- Fri 29 May 2026
- £20-£27
Midweek Medal Madness | Leons Birthday Run | 5K
Come and join Saturn Too for our May Midweek Medal Madness event, where we will also be celebrating Leon's Birthday!!!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 30 May 2026
- £14-£16
Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Bingley | 5K
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for a friendly, scenic 5K running event in Yorkshire?
- Enter online
- PB
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km road running + 102 ft ascent
- Sat 30 May 2026
- £22-£27
Rocky at 50 Run | Wales | 5K
Come and celebrate 50 years since the release of the iconic Rocky film at the incredible location in Dare Valley Park in Wales!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 30 May 2026
- £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...
- Undulating
- Age 6 & over
- 5.7 km trail running + 61 m ascent