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5K runs in May 2026

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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.
  • Mon 25 May
  • £15-£27
Durham, County Durham, UK

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.

  • 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
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.
  • Thu 28 May
  • £10-£12
Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, UK

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.

  • 5 km trail running + 89 ft ascent
Come and join this May Midweek Medal Madness event, where runners will also be celebrating Leon's Birthday!
  • Fri 29 May
  • £15-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

Midweek Medal Madness | Leons Birthday Run | 5K

Come and join this May Midweek Medal Madness event, where runners will also be celebrating Leon's Birthday!

  • 5 km road running
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for a friendly, scenic 5K running event in Yorkshire?
  • Sat 30 May
  • £14-£16
Bingley, West Yorkshire, UK

Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Bingley | 5K

“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for a friendly, scenic 5K running event in Yorkshire?

  • 5 km road running + 102 ft ascent
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 5K?
  • Sat 30 May
  • £14-£26
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, UK

Rocky at 50 Run | Wales | 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 5K?

  • 5 km road running
In its sixth 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?
  • Sun 31 May
  • £27-£29
Ware, Hertfordshire, UK

Circuit Du Sore Legs | 5K

In its sixth 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 2 May
  • FREE
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, UK

First Saturday of the Month 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 2 May
  • £10-£13.50
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lakeland Trails in Staveley | Kentmere Sport Trail 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 2 May
  • $35
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA

Eau Claire Marathon | ECM 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 3 May
  • £20
Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK

Horwich Triathlon, Multisport & Trail Runs | 5k Trail Run | Half pike

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 3 May
  • £18
Camberley, Surrey, UK

Run Frimley | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 3 May
  • From £15
Southampton, Hampshire, UK

ABP Southampton Marathon | 5K

  • 5 km road running + 23 m ascent
  • Sun 3 May
  • £18
Wimborne, Dorset, UK

The Bluebell Bash | 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 3 May
  • £18-£20
Ipswich, Suffolk, UK

Ipswich Twilight 5K Race

  • 5 km road running
  • Fri 8 May
  • £10-£22
Newtownards, County Down, UK

Run the Runways | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Fri 8 May
  • £10-£12
York, North Yorkshire, UK

EvenSplits York 5K Race Series - May

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 9 - Sun 10 May
  • £85-£145
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

Tough Mudder London West

  • Obstacle race 5
  • Sat 9 May
  • £19
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Lakeland Paws Dogs @ Dodd | 5K

  • 5 km multi terrain running + 210 m ascent
  • Sat 9 May
  • £20-£60
Poole, Dorset, UK

Seaside Scramble

  • 5 km track and field
  • Sat 9 May
  • £18-£20
Preston, Lancashire, UK

Cottam Canter | 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 9 May
  • €42-€47
Genève , Switzerland

Generali Genève Marathon | 5K

  • 5 km road running + 39 m ascent
  • Sun 10 May
  • £19
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails: Seat How | 5K

  • 5 km multi terrain running + 240 m ascent
  • Sun 10 May
  • £25-£27
Crawley, West Sussex, UK

Run Gatwick | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 10 May
  • £14-£18
Hereford, Herefordshire, UK

RUN Hereford | 5K

  • 5 km road running + 15 m ascent
  • Sun 10 May
  • £16
Prestwood, Buckinghamshire, UK

Run Prestwood | 5K Fun Run

  • 5 km road running

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