5K runs in UK
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- Sat 21 Mar 2026
- £15-£27
The Flying Fox | Northampton | 5K
Come and join in for The Flying Fox 5K event! Are you as cunning and as quick as a fox and fancy showcasing your running skills?
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 26 ft ascent
- Sun 22 Mar 2026
- £25-£32
The Dashing Dog Charity Run | 5K
Come and join in for Dashing Dog Charity run along the picturesque River Thames, not only is the scenery beautiful and you will earn one of the awesome medals for your 5K!
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 22 Mar 2026
- £25-£27
Spring Run | 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
- Sat 28 Mar 2026
- £37.50-£39.50
Intergalactic
Run your way across the galaxy on a fun, flexible lapped course where you choose the distance, set the pace and earn an out-of-this-world finisher’s medal in the stunning Hurn Forest.
- Beginner-friendly
- Enter online
- Event village
- Age 18 & over
- 7 hrs trail running + 56 ft ascent
- Sat 28 Mar 2026
- £14-£16
Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Slawit | 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 + 89 ft ascent
- Sat 28 Mar 2026
- £23-£27
Milkshake Meander | 5K
"My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard"... not quite sure where we're going with this but come and join this fantasic Milkshake Meander event!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 29 Mar 2026
- £17-£25
Fraggle Run | North | 5K
Who doesn't know and love The Fraggles! Come and join in the Fraggle 5K Run and earn a medal based on the adorable little creatures!
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 29 Mar 2026
- £33-£38
Zig Zag Challenge | 4 Hour
Run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through Brandon 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
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 4 hrs trail running
- Thu 2 Apr 2026
- £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 2026
- £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 2026
- £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 2026
- £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 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
- Sat 11 Apr 2026
- £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 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 14 & over
- 5 km trail running + 230 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Apr 2026
- £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 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
- 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 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 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!
- Beginner-friendly
- 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
- 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? 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 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