5K runs in UK
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- Sat 17 Jan 2026
- £20
Dark Skies Series | Storm the Fort | 5K Night Run
Storm the Fort 5K is the Gold award-winning event in the ‘Dark Skies Series’ of night trail running events, a three-event series taking part across Somerset.
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Traffic free
- Age 8 & over
- 5 km trail running + 528 ft ascent
- Sun 18 Jan 2026
- £17-£27
The Rise From The Ashes Run - North | 5K
Come and get involved in this Rise From The Ashes Run in Durham, as long as you complete at least 5km you will be rewarded with one of the incredible phoenix medals!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 18 Jan 2026
- £20
Sherwood New Year 5K
Get ready, set... and race! Get your New Year off to a flying start with a wonderful forest run to celebrate the arrival of a happy and healthy New Year.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km trail running + 177 ft ascent
- Sun 18 Jan 2026
- £22-£24
ATW Mallory Park Winter Run 5K
Gear up for an adrenaline-packed winter running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running + 36 ft ascent
- Sat 24 Jan 2026
- £23-£27
The Winter Lucky Dip Run | 5K
Come and join in Winter Lucky Dip Run, there is no set medal for this race, instead, you will get to choose your own from a selection of medals from past events!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 24 Jan 2026
- £22-£27
Spice Up Your Run - Wales | 5K
If you're looking to spice up your run or you need some running like you've never needed running before, then this is the event for you!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 249 ft ascent
- Sat 24 Jan 2026
- £27-£38
OMG (One Mile 2 Go) Run | 4 Hour
Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through the lovely Bawsey Country Park 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 + 253 ft ascent
- Fri 6 Feb 2026
- £20-£27
Midweek Chasing Numbers Feb | 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 7 Feb 2026
- £23-£27
The Highland Hotfoot | 5K
Come and join in The Highland Hotfoot because who doesn't love those furry Highland Cows and therefore want a medal of them!!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 7 Feb 2026
- £20
Dark Skies Series | Moonlit Meadow Run | 5K Night Run
The Moonlit Meadow Run 5K is a double Gold award-winning night trail running event and the original inspiration for the ‘Dark Skies Series’ of three night trail running events across Somerset.
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 8 & over
- 5 km trail running + 46 ft ascent
- Sun 8 Feb 2026
- £32-£38
Run for Cake | 4 Hour
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for another 4-hour running challenge! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 4 hrs trail running + 98 ft ascent
- Sat 14 Feb 2026
- £15-£17
Besotted at Bingley | 5K
A trail race event that is flat and fast and perfect for a PB and also brilliant for a beginner or the runner who wants to do their own pace with bespoke medal and treats at the finish line.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 115 ft ascent
- Sat 14 Feb 2026
- £23-£27
The Racoon Rocket Run | 5K
Come and join in The Racoon Rocket Run and earn yourself a beautiful medal with an adorable picture of a fluffy racoon on! What more could you ask for??
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 15 Feb 2026
- £37.50-£39.50
SoBo Series | Volume 2 | My Funny Valentine
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 15 Feb 2026
- £17-£27
Smurf Run | North | 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 Smurf-themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 21 Feb 2026
- £23-£27
The Rubber Ducky Dash | 5K
Due to the success of the Rebellious Rubber Ducky Run in 2025 Saturn Running is holding it's second event inspired by the adorable bath toys!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 22 Feb 2026
- £27-£29
Thetford Festival of Running | 5K
New venue! Come and enjoy the paths, trails and woodland of Thetford Forest over 5K distance with fantastic support, community feel, and a medal at the finish!
- Enter online
- Age 18 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 28 Feb 2026
- £23-£27
The Giraffe Gallop | 5K
There's another animal inspired event for you, the featured animal this time is a giraffe! The medal, as always, is incredible and definitely one to add to your animal collection!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 1 Mar 2026
- £17-£19
ATW Great Yarmouth Seafront Half Marathon, 10K & 5K | 5K
Combines the thrill of running and the picturesque charm of Great Yarmouth over a fast-paced course through the town's rich history and vibrant landscapes.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 1 Mar 2026
- £22-£27
St Davids Day Dragon Run | 5K
Come and get involved in the second St David's Day Dragon Run in the beautiful Dare Valley Country Park in, of course, Wales!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 1 Mar 2026
- £16
Oundle 5K
Get involved in the historic market town of Oundle for the return of the 5K event on gently undulating roads around pretty Northamptonshire villages.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- PB
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running + 223 ft ascent
- Fri 6 Mar 2026
- £20-£27
Midweek Chasing Numbers Mar | 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 7 Mar 2026
- £18-£20.50
Loggerheads Trail 5K & 10K
The courses are challenging but the event environment is relaxed and friendly. Runners of all abilities can get involved and enjoy a run out on those fabulous trails.
- Families
- Newcomers
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Event village
- Park
- Age 11 & over
- 5K run
- CaniCross
- 10K run
- Sat 7 Mar 2026
- £23-£27
The Panda Plod | 5K
There's another animal inspired event for you, the featured animal this time is a panda! The medal, as always, is incredible and definitely one to add to your animal collection!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 8 Mar 2026
- £37.50-£39.50
Wight Riot
Enjoy stunning coastal views on this flexible-distance run at Milford on Sea, following an out-and-back route beside Sturt Pond and the Isle of Wight — perfect for all abilities.
- Newcomers
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Event village
- Coast
- Age 18 & over
- 7 hrs multi terrain running + 47 ft ascent