5K runs in UK
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- Sat 6 Jun 2026
- £15-£27
Strawberry Shortcake Scamper | 5K
Who remembers the character Strawberry Shortcake and all her adorable friends like Orange Blossom and Lemon Meringue?! Here's your chance for a medal of her for your 5K!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sat 6 Jun 2026
- £80
- 2 charities
Tough Mudder Scotland | 5K
This brand new venue is not for the faint-hearted with courses that will drag you through jaw-dropping scenery, winding woodland trails and circling beach shores on a gritty, leg-burning adventure.
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Traffic free
- Fundraising optional
- Age 14 & over
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sat 6 Jun 2026
- £35
Hop Run | 5K
If you like great beer and running on amazing riverside trails then this event is for you! Run 5K through the beautiful valley of the North Esk River to finish at the brewery for a free beer.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 7 Jun 2026
- £27-£29
Valley of the Owls Run | 5K
This route takes in the Valley of the Owls in Suffolk, with some of the oldest roads in England and very beautiful countryside.
- Enter online
- Age 18 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 7 Jun 2026
- £23-£27
The Summer Lucky Dip Run | 5K
Come and join the Summer 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
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running
- Thu 11 Jun 2026
- £10-£12
Marsden - Rock up n' Run | 5K
Come and join in at Marsden 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 + 381 ft ascent
- Sun 14 Jun 2026
- £23-£27
Labyrinth 40th Anniversary Run | 5K
Come and celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic film released in 1986! A cult classic from the 80s, one of Charlotte's favourite films, and who doesn't love David Bowie as the Goblin King!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 14 Jun 2026
- £18-£20
ATW St Albans 5K
A community focused event, ATW St Albans 5K aims to raise money for local charities and organisations as well as put on a great day out for all the family, delivered by runners for runners.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- PB
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running
- Thu 18 Jun 2026
- £10-£12
Cromwell Bottom-Rock up n' Run | 5K
Come and join in at Cromwell Bottom 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 + 20 ft ascent
- Sun 21 Jun 2026
- £14-£16
Breezy in Brighouse & Special Solstice Run | 5K
Celebrate the longest night with a breezy, atmospheric 5K run through Brighouse — enjoy open-air vibes, community spirit and the chance to move and connect under summer skies.
- Enter online
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 59 ft ascent
- Sun 21 Jun 2026
- £16-£18
Run Sandringham 5K
Start and finish in the Royal Estate and enjoy a super scenic 5K route around the grounds of Sandringham Estate, The Royal Family’s winter retreat.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 21 Jun 2026
- £17-£25
Lord of The Run | North | 5K
Come and join in for Lord of The Run 5K run! Whether you love the series of books and the film franchise or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the event for you!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 21 Jun 2026
- £25
Man vs Moor | Light | 5K of Fun
Take on Exmoor’s toughest challenge over 5K and battle the elements in a most exclusive and challenging event combining running, scrambling, tunneling and optional swimming!
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 8 & over
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Thu 25 Jun 2026
- £10-£12
Kirkstall Rock up n' Run | 5K
Come and join in at Kirkstall 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 + 56 ft ascent
- Sat 27 Jun 2026
- £27-£29
Cock-a-doodle Dawdle | 5K
Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it over a lovely 5K trail route.
- Enter online
- Age 14 & over
- 5 km trail running + 164 ft ascent
- Sat 27 Jun 2026
- £34-£42
South Scotland Outdoor Festival | Run Drumlanrig 5K
Looking for a shorter race to keep the legs fresh for an evening of dancing, or keep to dip your toe into the world of trail running? This is just the choice for you.
- Enter online
- Age 18 & over
- 5 km trail running + 120 m ascent
- Thu 2 Jul 2026
- £10-£12
Saltaire - Rock up n' Run | 5K
Come and join in at Saltaire 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 + 82 ft ascent
- Sun 5 Jul 2026
- £24-£26
Blacksheep 3 Hour Challenge
Three-hour lapped challenge over 3.53 miles with 95ft ascent per lap, from the beautiful town of Masham where you'll come in to a bespoke medal and all things Black Sheep at the finish line.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 18 & over
- 3 hrs multi terrain running
- Sun 5 Jul 2026
- £23-£27
Will Run For Ice Cream | 5K
A run that you don't want to miss! The medal is incredible, and you can celebrate your achievements with some well-deserved ice cream!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 5 Jul 2026
- £33-£38
Summer Ready Run | 4 Hour
Come and join the fun in a 4 or 6-hour running challenge at Ferry Meadows! 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
- Thu 9 Jul 2026
- £10-£12
Leeds - 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
- Sat 11 Jul 2026
- £14-£16
It's cracking t'flags at Summer Extravaganza | 5K
Runners will trail along the tranquil Leeds to Liverpool Canal (Kirkstall) on an entirely flat route, making it perfect for beginners who want to take in the beautiful lakeside sights.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 11 Jul 2026
- £14-£16
Sithee at Slawit Again | 5K
Starting and finishing in the village of Slaithwaite, pronounced 'Slawit' to the locals, this is perhaps the most undulating canal by a long chalk. Bespoke medal, drinks and goodies for all.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 89 ft ascent
- Sat 11 Jul 2026
- £23-£27
Ooops I Ran It Again | 5K
Who hasn't completed a race, sworn they will never run again and then booked onto another one the following day?!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km road running
- Sun 12 Jul 2026
- £27-£38
Norfolk Festival of Running
Run, lap, repeat — from 5K to ultra-marathon across scenic trails at Bawsey Country Park, with friendly support, flexible distances and the freedom to run your own way.
- Families
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Park
- Age 18 & over
- Fixed time runs 2