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5K runs with PB potential in UK in May 2026

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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.
  • Sun 3 May 2026
  • £18-£28
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK

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
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  • Flat
  • Undulating
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km road running + 89 ft ascent
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.
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • £27-£29
Dereham, Norfolk, UK

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
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.
  • Sun 24 May 2026
  • £14-£16
Hull, East Yorkshire, UK

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.

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  • Flat
  • PB
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for a friendly, scenic 5K running event in Yorkshire?
  • Sat 30 May 2026
  • £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?

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  • PB
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km road running + 102 ft ascent
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 2026
  • £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?

  • Chip timing
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  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 14 & over
  • 5 km track and field
  • Sun 10 May 2026
Hereford, Herefordshire, UK

RUN Hereford | 5K

  • 5 km road running + 15 m ascent
  • Sun 10 May 2026
Prestwood, Buckinghamshire, UK

Run Prestwood | 5K Fun Run

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 16 May 2026
London, UK

Hackney Moves | Hackney 5K

  • 5 km road running

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