5K runs in the UK
There's a good reason why events like parkrun have become so popular - a 5K (3.1 miles) run is short enough to attract beginner runners as well as those looking to conquer their PB. Select your location for 5K runs in your area or scroll down to see events coming up.
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5K runs in 2025/2026
Featured events are listed below - select a month/region or the map view to see all events.
- Sat 29 Nov
- £21-£35
Night on the Edge
A choice of distances run at night on a spectacular part of the Cornish South West Coast Path - from Cremyll at Mount Edgcumbe - over a challenging course with incredible atmosphere.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- CaniCross 3
- Sun 30 Nov
- £8.50
Boston Santa Run | 5K
Festive cheer for runners and walkers alike featuring reusable plush Santa Hats, fabulous medals, goody bags and delicious mince pies at the finish! A true community event supporting local causes.
- 5 km road running + 6 m ascent
- Sun 30 Nov
- £31-£36
St Andrews Day Challenge | 4 Hour
The patron saint day of St Andrews falls on a weekend so there's now an event to support it! Run for as long as you can, rest, then head out for some more.
- 4 hrs multi terrain running + 299 ft ascent
- Fri 5 Dec
- £20-£27
The Christmas Jumper Jaunt | 5K
Join a 5K December midweek run and wear your most over-the-top Christmas jumper if you like!
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 6 Dec
- £17.50-£21.50
Alyn Waters Winter Trails | 5K & 10K
Alyn Waters is a great place for trail running! The country park is accessible, the paths easy to follow and with a variety of terrain, and with a few ups and downs to make you really earn your medal!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- CaniCross
- Sat 6 Dec
- £28-£32
A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat 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 bobble hat, themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 6 Dec
- £20
Cannock Chase Forest Christmas 5K
Grab those elf shoes and get festive! Put your legs to the test in this beautifully scenic, but challenging Christmas run. You'll enjoy looping around the lakes with your Santa hat on.
- 5 km trail running + 508 ft ascent
- Sun 7 Dec
- £31-£36
Bauble Bimble
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a festive 4 or 6-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.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 7 Dec
- £14-£16
Do you like my Bingley Baubles | 5K
Enjoy a festive trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this winter. A challenging and scenic run over towpath, woodland, and fields with joyous distances from 5K to a full marathon.
- 5 km trail running + 102 ft ascent
- Sun 7 Dec
- £20
Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash 5K
A Christmas cracker of a race - and you won't want to miss it! Grab those running shoes and your best festive game-face... it's the Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash!
- 5 km multi terrain running + 380 ft ascent
- Sun 7 Dec
- £11-£16
Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash | 5K
Get ready to pull on your Santa suit and bring the festive fun to the trails!
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 13 Dec
- £14-£16
Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 1 | 5K
Take on this out and back course to really get in the Christmas spirit. This event isn't just about the race itself, the activities at Race HQ are bound start a jolly atmosphere!
- 5 km trail running + 59 ft ascent
- Sun 14 Dec
- £37.50-£39.50
SoBo Series | Volume 1 | Step into Christmas
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.
- 7 hrs road running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 14 Dec
- £14-£16
Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 2 | 5K
An out and back course to really get you in the Christmas spirit with activities at Race HQ bound start a jolly atmosphere, whether you want a PB or to challenge yourself over this distance.
- 5 km trail running + 59 ft ascent
- Sun 14 Dec
- £22-£32
A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat 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 bobble hat, themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 14 Dec
- £20
Salcey Forest Christmas 5K
Watch out Dasher, Comet and Blitzen! It's time to fly around the beautiful Salcey Forest trails. Come for the seasonal atmosphere, the festive cheer and finish-line medals!
- 5 km multi terrain running + 180 ft ascent
- Sun 14 Dec
- £31-£33
Twas The Run Before Christmas | 4 Hour
Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, head out for more and enjoy some festive fun!
- 4 hrs multi terrain running + 299 ft ascent
- Sat 20 Dec
- £27-£29
Christmas Canter | 5K
It's December, so what better way to finish the year than with a Christmas event? Follow the Windmill Way route for 5K.
- 5 km road running + 358 ft ascent
- Sat 20 Dec
- £20-£22
Rumble In The Jumble II | 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, pick-and-mix medal and goody bag.
- 5 km trail running + 33 ft ascent
- Sat 20 Dec
- £9
Santa Run Wales | 5K
Get your Santa suits, reindeer antlers, and elf ears ready — Christmas is coming, and so is the most magical 5K fun run of the year!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 21 Dec
- £27-£32
A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run | Wales | 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 bobble hat, themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
- 5 km road running
- Sun 21 Dec
- £18-£20
ATW Nottingham Holme Run | 5K
Organised by ATW Events, this fantastic, traffic-free 5K takes place at the scenic National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham, offering a perfect setting for runners of all abilities.
- 5 km road running + 16 ft ascent
- Thu 25 Dec
- £23-£27
Christmas Day Cracker Run | 5K
Come and join the morning of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a Christmas present, themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Fri 26 Dec
- £16-£18
Boxing Day Challenge | 5K
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a flat, out-and-back route along the River Thames then receive a bespoke medal and goody bag at the finish!
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 27 Dec
- £23-£27
Year End Time Turner | 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 pick and mix medal and goody bag at the finish!
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Wed 31 Dec
- £16-£18
River Thames Run | 5K
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on an out-and-back route along the River Thames then receive a medal and goody bag at the finish!
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Thu 1 Jan 2026
- £23-£27
New Years Day Run | 5K
Kick off the year with a motivating run—5K, marathon, or 50K! Shake off festive indulgence, spark your New Year’s resolutions, and embrace the challenge together and start strong this day.
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 3 Jan 2026
- £16-£18
Rhino Run | 5K
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on an out-and-back route along an old railway line (quite flat) then receive a Rhino medal and goody bag at the finish!
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 4 Jan 2026
- £14-£16
Bridlington | Day 2 | 5K
Brace yourself for this out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the front at Bridlington. The course is great underfoot.
- 5 km multi terrain running + 118 ft ascent
- Sun 4 Jan 2026
- £19
Oundle New Year 5K
Kick start your New Year resolutions with this popular New Year race which is returning to the historic town of Oundle! Enjoy the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside and the crisp winter air.
- 5 km road running + 108 ft ascent
- Fri 9 Jan 2026
- £20-£27
Midweek Chasing Numbers Jan | 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.
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 10 Jan 2026
- £23-£27
The Rise From The Ashes Run | South | 5K
Come and get involved in this Rise From The Ashes Run at The Last Hop in Staines, as long as you complete at least 3km you will be rewarded with one of the incredible phoenix medals!
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 10 Jan 2026
- £19
Dark Skies Surrey Hills | 5K
The Dark Skies returns for an undulating yomp through Surrey’s muddy, rolling hills in Dorking. A thrilling nighttime 5K trail race with canicross. Medal, branded kit and hot food available too.
- 5 km trail running + 139 m ascent
- Sun 11 Jan 2026
- £15-£17
Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle | 5K
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this winter on your choice of distance, along the flat towpath for runners of all abilities, from novices to PB chasers!
- 5 km trail running + 56 ft ascent
- Sun 11 Jan 2026
- £17
Vale of Clwyd 5K
The route is exactly 5K, multi-terrain in nature, with a nice mix of minor road and trail to make for an interesting run in lovely surroundings, with fantastic views. Chip timing, prizes and medal!
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sun 11 Jan 2026
- £32-£38
WTF Where's The Finish? | 4 Hour
Run as far as you can during the 4-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.
- 4 hrs trail running + 299 ft ascent
- Sat 17 Jan 2026
- £15-£17
Sir Titus Pie n Pickle Plod | 5K
Happy New Year Run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with a choice of distances, all along the flat, even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities from novices to PB chasers!
- 5 km trail running + 82 ft ascent
- Sat 17 Jan 2026
- £14-£16
Hull Culture Run I | 5K
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on an out-and-back route along an old railway line (nice and flat) then receive a medal and goody bag at the finish!
- 5 km trail running + 143 ft ascent
- Sat 17 Jan 2026
- £25-£27
Windmill Way Wander | 5K
It's New Year! So what better way to start the year than with an event? Come to the Suffolk Running Centre and follow the Windmill Way route for 5K.
- 5 km road running + 764 ft ascent
- Sat 17 Jan 2026
- £22
Haldon Night | 5K
Popular night-time trail races through Haldon Forest with beer, mince pies and medals for finishers! A range of distances to cater for all ages. Fun for all the family with fancy dress awards too.
- 5 km trail running + 447 ft ascent
- 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.
- 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!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 18 Jan 2026
- £21
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.
- 5 km trail running + 151 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!
- 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!
- 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! Come and celebrate all things Spice Girls!
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 7 Feb 2026
- £26-£28
Lincoln Culture Run I | 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.
- 5 km trail running + 33 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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??
- 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.
- 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!
- 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!
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 21 Feb 2026
- £25-£27
Any Kind of Weather Runner | 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.
- 5 km trail running
- 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!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 22 Feb 2026
- £15-£27
The Doughnut Dash - Northampton | 5K
Come and join in for The Doughnut Dash! At this event you can earn yourself a super fun medal along with some doughnuts at the finish line to celebrate your achievement!!
- 5 km trail running + 26 ft ascent
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