5K runs in UK
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                    - 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
 
                    - Fri 15 - Sun 17 May 2026
 - £30
 - Early bird
 
Keswick Mountain Festival
The UK's top outdoor sports festival! Incredible entertainment, sports events, speakers, live music, activities, brand expo, bars, food, drink and much more.
Early bird on now
- Families
 - Venue accessible
 - Newcomers
 - Dogs allowed at venue
 - Entertainment
 - Music
 - Enter online
 - Event village
 - Event expo
 - Park
 - Rural
 - Mountains
 - Sustainability policy
 - All ages
 
- 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
 
                    - 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
 
                    - Fri 22 May 2026
 - £17-£26
 
Dun Holm Challenge - Day 2 | 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.
- Enter online
 - Undulating
 - Age 12 & over
 
- 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
 
                    - Sat 23 May 2026
 - £33-£38
 
Farmmageddon | 5K
Can you survive Farmmageddon? A fantastic 5.3K loop through the lovely grounds of Hyde Hall Farm as part of the Farmmageddon endurance weekend.
- Chip timing
 - Enter online
 - Undulating
 - Traffic free
 - Age 18 & over
 
- 5 km trail running + 164 ft ascent
 
                    - Sat 23 May 2026
 - £17-£27
 
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 3 | 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.
- Enter online
 - Undulating
 - Age 16 & over
 
- 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
 
                    - Sat 23 May 2026
 - £32
 - 6 charities
 
Edinburgh 5K
The 5K is one of the first events of the exciting running festival weekend and offers a picturesque route around Holyrood Park with stunning panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.
- Chip timing
 - Enter online
 - Undulating
 - Traffic free
 - Age 11 & over
 
- 5 km road running + 116 m ascent
 
                    - Sun 24 May 2026
 - £17-£26
 
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.
- Enter online
 - Undulating
 - Age 12 & over
 
- 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
 
- Sun 24 May 2026
 - £14-£16
 
Get the Hull out of Here | 5K
Based out of East Hull this 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...
- Enter online
 - Flat
 - PB
 - Age 16 & over
 
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
 
                    - Mon 25 May 2026
 - £17-£26
 
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.
- Enter online
 - Undulating
 - Age 12 & over
 
- 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
 
                    - Sat 30 May 2026
 - £15-£20
 
Lake District Running Festival | Grasmere Gallop 5km Trail Run
A challenging 5K ‘fun’ run as part of the Lake District Running Festival an iconic location with a grandstand finish, wooden medal, free event photos and, more importantly, cake...
- Undulating
 - Age 6 & over
 
- 5.7 km trail running + 61 m ascent
 
                    - 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
 
                    - 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 + 358 ft ascent
 
                    - 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
 
                    - 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-£27
 
Lord of The Run - North | 5K
Come and join in for Lord of The Run 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
 - Age 12 & over
 
- 5 km trail running
 
                    - Sun 21 Jun 2026
 - £21-£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
 
                    - 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
 
                    - Sun 28 Jun 2026
 - £14-£16
 
The Ship Inn Shuffle | 5K
Brace yourself for an out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the coast, out to the fantastic Flamborough then enjoy hot food at the Ship Inn at the end of your run.
- Chip timing
 - Enter online
 - Undulating
 - Age 16 & over
 
- 5 km multi terrain running + 207 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 + 95 ft ascent