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 11 Oct
- £20-£22
Rumble In The Jumble 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 (flat) then receive a pick-and-mix medal and goody bag at the finish!
- 5 km road running + 143 ft ascent
- Sat 11 Oct
- £24.75-£33
Bournemouth Supernova 5K
A fun evening run for all! This beautiful coastal route takes in the Bournemouth Pier and promenade at dusk. It's all about the experience, not how fast you can complete it. Walk, jog or run!
- 5 km road running
- Sun 12 Oct
- £19-£35
ATW Holdenby House | Trail & Canicross
The trail goes through the grounds of the 2,000 acre Holdenby Estate and on surrounding farmland with fantastic views of the country house, finishing through the iconic arches that adorn the grounds.
- CaniCross
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 12 Oct
- £18.90
Anna's Hope 5K Fun Run
Open to all the family from serious athletes wanting a shorter race to complete beginners wanting to have fun, get fit and raise money for Anna's Hope, or a different charity cause.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 12 Oct
- £17-£19
Love Luton Runfest 5K
Love Luton is delighted to host the 12th running event for the town. The races will start and finish in Luton town centre and head through award-winning parks on traffic-free, closed roads.
- 5 km road running + 173 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Oct
- £17-£27
Scare Bear Run | North | 5K
Get involved in this spooky 5K Scare Bear Run! The Care Bears were a staple of anyone who grew up in the 80s and even if you never liked them, they make a super cute (slightly scary) medal to earn.
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 18 Oct
- £22-£27
Scare Bear Run | Wales | 5K
Get involved in this spooky 5K Scare Bear Run! The Care Bears were a staple of anyone who grew up in the 80s and even if you never liked them, they make a super cute (slightly scary) medal to earn.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 19 Oct
- £13-£15
Run 10 in the Fen | 5K
The beast roars back! In celebration of 25 years, an iconic running event returns. An out-and-back 5K across the beautiful, but sometimes brutal and bleak, Cambridgeshire Fens.
- 5 km road running
- Sat 25 Oct
- £14-£16
Hubble Bubble & Ghostly 1 Mile | Day 1 | 5K
A Halloween-themed running event you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 25 Oct
- £23-£27
Scare Bear Run | 5K
Get involved in this spooky 5K Scare Bear Run! The Care Bears were a staple of anyone who grew up in the 80s and even if you never liked them, they make a super cute (slightly scary) medal to earn.
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 26 Oct
- £14-£16
Hubble Bubble | Day 2 | 5K
A Halloween-themed running event you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.
- 5 km trail running + 59 ft ascent
- Sun 26 Oct
- £31-£36
Pumpkin Plod | 4 Hour
This Halloween, run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through Ferry Meadows on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- 4 hrs multi terrain running + 299 ft ascent
- Wed 29 Oct
- £22
Piglove by the River by Night 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!
- 5 km trail running + 193 m ascent
- Sat 1 Nov
- £23-£25
Catherine Wheel Canter | 5K
Welcome to the Fireworks Festival of Running! Come and tackle the track to see how far you can go in 6 hours, whether you reach 5K or an ultra, over the 400m circuit.
- 5 km track and field
- Sat 1 Nov
- £22-£27
Reason To Treason Run-Powder Plot | 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 Guy Fawkes themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
- 5 km trail running + 26 ft ascent
- Sat 1 Nov
- £25-£30
Nottingham MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Nottingham!
- 5 km road running
- Sat 1 Nov
- £25-£30
Whitstable & Herne Bay MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Whitstable and Herne Bay!
- 5 km road running
- Sat 1 Nov
- £23-£25
Guy Fawkes Gallop | 5K
Welcome to the Fireworks Festival of Running! Come and tackle the track to see whether you can complete 5K over the 400m circuit - and how fast you can do it.
- 5 km track and field
- Sat 1 Nov
- £20
Dark Skies Series | Mendip Aurora | 5K Night Run
The Mendip Aurora 5K night trail run kicks off the award-winning ‘Dark Skies Series’ of three night trail running events across Somerset.
- 5 km trail running + 179 m ascent
- Sun 2 Nov
- £25-£27
Remember, Remember Your Legs In November | 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 pick-and-mix medal and goody bag at the finish!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 2 Nov
- £25-£30
Birmingham MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Birmingham!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 2 Nov
- £25-£30
London MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, London!
- 5 km road running
- Sat 8 Nov
- £26-£28
Remembrance 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 (nice and flat) then receive a medal and goody bag at the finish!
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 8 Nov
- £25-£30
Cardiff MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Cardiff!
- 5 km road running
- Sat 8 Nov
- £25-£30
Poole MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Poole!
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 8 Nov
- £19-£21
ATW Remembrance Runs | 5K
Join ATW for the 5K Remembrance Run at The Carver Barracks, (Formerly Debden Airfield), in Essex to help honour our fallen heroes and raise money for this fantastic military charity.
- 5 km road running + 46 ft ascent
- Sun 9 Nov
- £31-£36
Remembrance Run | 4 Hour
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a 5K remembrance running challenge! Run for at least 5K through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
- 4 hrs multi terrain running + 98 ft ascent
- Sun 9 Nov
- £25-£34
Remembrance Day Run | South | 5K
Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence, 5K run, then a Remembrance medal and goody bag at the finish.
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 9 Nov
- £22-£32
Remembrance Day Run | North East | 5K
Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence, 5K run, then a Remembrance medal and goody bag at the finish.
- 5 km trail running + 75 ft ascent
- Sun 9 Nov
- £25-£30
Southampton MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Southampton!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 9 Nov
- £21-£23
Mallard Cake Dash | 5K
Fast, flat, food! Boasting a scenic route, a hot drink and slice of cake at the end and a flat and fast course, what's not to be loved? A sure-fire hit with runners of all levels.
- 5 km road running + 2 m ascent
- Sun 9 Nov
- £25-£30
Bristol MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Bristol!
- 5 km trail running
- Fri 14 Nov
- £20-£27
Midweek Chasing Numbers Nov | 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 15 Nov
- £25-£30
Liverpool MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Liverpool!
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 15 Nov
- £25-£30
Newcastle MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Newcastle!
- 5 km road running
- Sun 16 Nov
- £23-£27
Smurf 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 Smurf-themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 16 Nov
- £25-£30
Manchester MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Manchester!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 16 Nov
- £25-£30
York MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, York!
- 5 km road running + 18 m ascent
- Sat 22 Nov
- £31-£36
Turkey Trot | 4 Hour
Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through the lovely Surrey countryside on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- 4 hrs trail running + 361 ft ascent
- Sat 22 Nov
- £22-£27
Smurf 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 fantastic Smurf-themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 22 Nov
- £25-£30
Edinburgh MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Edinburgh!
- 5 km road running
- Sat 22 Nov
- £22-£30
Derby MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Derby!
- 5 km road running + 32 m ascent
- Sat 22 Nov
- £24.75-£33
Supernova London 5K
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and grace the grounds of World Athletics Champions.
- 5 km road running + 46 m ascent
- Sun 23 Nov
- £19-£35
ATW Wendover Woods Trail Run & Canicross
Set in the stunning Wendover Woods, this is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself on scenic trails surrounded by beautiful woodland. Enjoy the fresh air, stunning views, and rewarding trails.
- 5K run
- CaniCross
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 23 Nov
- £23-£27
Lord of The Run Part 3 | 5K
Get involved in this Lord of the Run Part 3 (LOTR) style run. Whether you love or hate it, come join in anyway by going on an Adventure across the Thames!
- 5 km road running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 23 Nov
- £25-£30
Leeds MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Leeds!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 23 Nov
- £25-£30
Glasgow MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Glasgow!
- 5 km road running
- Sun 23 Nov
- £25-£30
Milton Keynes MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Milton Keynes!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 23 Nov
- £22
Bushy Christmas 5K
Irresistable festive fun and racing joy within the iconic surroundings of Bushy Park! The perfect setting for a fast, flat and traffic-free Sunday morning run with like-minded festive folk.
- 5 km multi terrain running + 11 ft ascent
- Sun 23 Nov
- £22
Sherwood Christmas 5K
Celebrate Christmas at Sherwood Forest with this dazzling and festive 5K race, perfect for the whole family!
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sun 23 Nov
- FREE-£28
The Christie Charity Festive Dash
Join Team Christie at Manchester’s favourite festive dash! Get ready to pull on your Santa suit, reindeer antlers, or festive fancy dress and join hundreds of supporters to walk, jog or run 5K!
- 5 km road running
- 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
- £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
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