5K runs in UK in April 2026
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- Thu 2 Apr
- £23-£27
Eggcellent Easter Orange Run | 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 Easter egg themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Fri 3 Apr
- £23-£27
Eggcellent Easter Pink Run | 5K
The Eggcellent Easter Pink Run is the second event in the five-day series where you can earn the fantastic easter egg medal in pink!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 4 Apr
- £26-£28
Spring Run - Hull | 5K
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, medal and goody bag.
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 143 ft ascent
- Sat 4 Apr
- £23-£27
Eggcellent Easter Green Run | 5K
The Eggcellent Easter Green Run is the third event in the five-day series where you can earn the fantastic easter egg medal in green!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 5 Apr
- £23-£27
Eggcellent Easter Purple Run | 5K
The Eggcellent Easter Purple Run is the fourth event in the five day series where you can earn the fantastic easter egg medal, this time in purple!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 5 Apr
- £20
Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge | 5K
Treat yourself to these Easter races around the beautiful Chasewater Reservoir! With a range of races on offer, there's something for everyone!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km multi terrain running + 380 ft ascent
- Mon 6 Apr
- £23-£27
Eggcellent Easter Blue Run | 5K
The Eggcellent Easter Blue Run is the fifth and final event in the five day series where you can earn the fantastic easter egg medal, this time in blue!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 11 Apr
- £23-£27
Love it or Hate it Run | 5K
Whether you are in the love it or hate it camp, I think we can all agree that the 5K medal is super cute and definitely one which you need to add to your collection!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 12 Apr
- £27-£29
Haughley Festival of Running | 5K
Join in at the beautiful Haughley Park for the Haughley Festival of Running and join like-minded runners tackling a variety of distances on the day within the 4 or 6-hour time limit.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 14 & over
- 5 km trail running + 230 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Apr
- £19-£30
The Dashing Dog Charity Run | North | 5K
Come and join the Dashing Dog Charity run along the picturesque River Wear. Not only is the scenery beautiful but you will earn one of these awesome medals for your 5K!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 12 Apr
- From £20
ATW Mallory Park Runs | 5K
Gear up for an adrenaline-packed 5K running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit with fast laps, great support and distances suited to every runner’s goals.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running + 144 ft ascent
- Sat 18 Apr
- £15-£17
Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in Saltaire | 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 + 82 ft ascent
- Sat 18 Apr
- £23-£27
The London Run | 5K
Not made it into The London Marathon but still fancy getting a super awesome medal based on the iconic race set in the capital city? Come and enjoy a 5K instead!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 19 Apr
- £27-£29
The Roman Ramble | 5K
A relaxed, lap-based 5K trail run through picturesque countryside, giving you complete control over your distance — perfect for beginners, returning runners or those chasing longer goals.
- Enter online
- Age 14 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 26 Apr
- £37.50-£39.50
London Calling
Missed out on the London Marathon Ballot? No probem! 'London Calling' is the special 'Not London' event!
- Beginner-friendly
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Event village
- Urban
- Age 18 & over
- 7 hrs multi terrain running + 33 ft ascent
- Sun 26 Apr
- £27-£29
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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 18 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 26 Apr
- £22-£27
The Nearly But Not Quite London Marathon | Wales | 5K
Didn't get a ballot entry into The London Marathon? Don't panic, come and experience this 5K event instead and earn a fantastic London-themed medal!
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Wed 29 Apr
- £22
Piglove by the River 10K & 5K | 5K
An evening 5K ending at a lovely beer garden in the heart of Citu’s Climate Innovation District - grab a picnic bench, a pint of craft beer and admire the views. The perfect spot for a sunny evening!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 18 & over
- 5 km trail running + 193 m ascent
- Sat 11 Apr
Cowdray Estate Trail Run Series - Spring
- 5K run
- CaniCross 3
- 10K run
- 10 miler