5K runs in UK in Spring
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- Sun 5 Apr 2026
- £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 2026
- £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 + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 11 Apr 2026
- £23-£27
Love it or Hate it Run | 5K
Come and get involved in this Love it or Hate it Run!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Apr 2026
- £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 18 & over
- 5 km trail running + 230 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Apr 2026
- £19-£30
The Dashing Dog Charity Run - North | 5K
Come and join in for the Dashing Dog Charity run along the picturesque River Wear, not only is the scenery beautiful and you will earn one of the awesome medals...
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 12 Apr 2026
- £20-£22
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
- Fri 17 Apr 2026
- £20-£27
Midweek Medal Madness Run | 5K
The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 18 Apr 2026
- £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 2026
- £23-£27
The London Run | 5K
Not make it into The London Marathon but still fancy getting a super awesome medal based on the iconic race set in the capital city?
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 19 Apr 2026
- £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 2026
- £37.50-£39.50
London Calling
Missed out on the London Marathon Ballot? No probem! 'London Calling' is the special 'Not London' event!
- Newcomers
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Event village
- Urban
- Age 18 & over
- 7 hrs multi terrain running + 33 ft ascent
- Sun 26 Apr 2026
- £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 + 764 ft ascent
- Sun 26 Apr 2026
- £22-£27
The Nearly But Not Quite London Marathon - Wales | 5K
Didn't get a ballot entry into The London Marathon 2026? Don't panic, come and run with Saturn Running instead!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Wed 29 Apr 2026
- £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
- Fri 1 May 2026
- £20-£27
Midweek Chasing Numbers May | 5K
The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 3 May 2026
- £18-£28
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
- Mon 4 May 2026
- £20-£27
Bank Holiday Madness May | 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 medal and goody bag at the finish!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Thu 7 May 2026
- £10-£12
Kirkstall Rock up n' Run | 5K
Come and join in at Kirkstall for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 56 ft ascent
- Thu 14 May 2026
- £10-£12
Rodley - Rock up n' Run | 5K
Come and join in at Rodley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series 5K. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- Enter online
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Fri 15 - Sun 17 May 2026
Keswick Mountain Festival
- 5K run 2
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- 50K ultra run
- Fell run
- + 12 more races
- Sat 16 May 2026
- £9-£28
Roadford Lake Trail Races
By popular demand, a selection of trail races has been added to the multi-sports weekend at the scenic Roadford Lake, with an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere, and lakeside camping.
- Families
- Trees not tees
- Newcomers
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Event village
- Rural
- Sustainability policy
- Age 3 & over
- Fun run 2
- 5K run
- CaniCross 2
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £37.50-£39.50
SoBo Series | Volume 3 | Good Vibrations
Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.
- Newcomers
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Event village
- Coast
- Age 18 & over
- 7 hrs road running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £27-£29
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
- Thu 21 May 2026
- £17-£26
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 1 | 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! Themed medal too.
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
- Thu 21 May 2026
- £10-£12
Saltaire - Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series | 5K
Come and join in at Saltaire for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 82 ft ascent