5K runs in UK in May 2026
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- Sun 24 May
- £15-£27
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.
- 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
- Sun 24 May
- £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.
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 24 May
- £24-£26
RUN Victoria Park 5K
Set in one of East London’s iconic green spaces, this event offers a flat, scenic 5K route through Victoria Park alongside 10K and Half Marathon options on the same day, ideal for all abilities.
- 5 km road running
- Mon 25 May
- £15-£27
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
- Thu 28 May
- £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.
- 5 km trail running + 89 ft ascent
- Fri 29 May
- £15-£27
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
- Sat 30 May
- £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?
- 5 km road running + 102 ft ascent
- Sat 30 May
- £14-£26
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
- Sun 31 May
- £27-£29
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
First Saturday of the Month 5K
- 5 km road running
- Sat 2 May
- £25
Wild Hybrid Leeds - Bramham Park Solos | 5K Ruck Run
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 2 May
- £10-£13.50
Lakeland Trails in Staveley | Kentmere Sport Trail 5K
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 3 May
- £20
Horwich Triathlon, Multisport & Trail Runs | 5k Trail Run | Half pike
- 5 km road running
- Sun 3 May
- From £15
ABP Southampton Marathon | 5K
- 5 km road running + 23 m ascent
- Sat 9 - Sun 10 May
- £85-£145
Tough Mudder London West
- Obstacle race 5
- Sat 9 May
- £19
Lakeland Paws Dogs @ Dodd | 5K
- 5 km multi terrain running + 210 m ascent
- Sat 9 May
- £25
Wild Hybrid Wales - Margam Country Park Solos | 5K Ruck Run
- 5 km trail running