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Road 5K runs 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
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Undulating
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km road running + 89 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 16 May 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

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 5K?

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km road running
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.
  • Sat 23 May 2026
  • £32
  • 6 charities
Edinburgh, UK

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
“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?

  • Enter online
  • PB
  • Age 16 & over
  • 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 2026
  • £22-£27
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?

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 3 May 2026
Southampton, Hampshire, UK

ABP Southampton Marathon | 5K

  • 5 km road running + 23 m ascent
  • Sat 9 May 2026
Windsor, Buckinghamshire, UK

The All Nations 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Run | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 9 May 2026
Genève , Switzerland

Generali Genève Marathon | 5K

  • 5 km road running + 39 m ascent
  • 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
  • Fri 29 May 2026
Staines, Surrey, UK

Midweek Medal Madness | Leons Birthday Run | 5K

  • 5 km road running

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