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. Browse a huge range of 5K events here or use the search filters to find a specific race!
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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.
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The multi-award-winning Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend is more than just a running race. Run the Rocket 5K at Buckinghamshire’s MOST POPULAR weekend of running!
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.
This midsummer evening race explores Durham's historic centre, providing the perfect backdrop to your run, whether it's a PB effort or your first 5K!
Kick off the Great North Run weekend celebrations in style with a fun and fast 5K route on the Newcastle Gateshead Quayside with a party atmosphere that continues long after you've crossed the finish!
The sister event of the Great South Run, the world's most famous 10-mile run, part of a weekend of seafront running for all abilities, with crowd support, music and atmosphere.
Be a part of the world famous TCS New York City Marathon and zip through the streets of Manhattan to finish at the famed Marathon finish line in Central Park - without running 26.2 miles!
Head off-road to take on a different challenge, whether you're in a local park or joining an obstacle race! Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest 5K updates in your inbox.
Featuring 13 world-famous obstacles crammed into a 5K course, Tough Mudder 5K is a fast-paced, team-orientated challenge that will level-up any old 5K jog.
Featuring 13 world-famous obstacles crammed into a 5K course, Tough Mudder 5K is a fast-paced, team-orientated challenge that will level up any old 5K jog.
Featuring 13 world-famous obstacles crammed into a 5K course, Tough Mudder 5K is a fast-paced, team-orientated challenge that will level up any old 5K jog.
Featuring 13 world-famous obstacles crammed into a 5K course, Tough Mudder 5K is a fast-paced, team-orientated challenge that will level up any old 5K jog.
Featuring 13 world-famous obstacles crammed into a 5K course, Tough Mudder 5K is a fast-paced, team-orientated challenge that will level up any old 5K jog.
Featuring 13 world-famous obstacles crammed into a 5K course, Tough Mudder 5K is a fast-paced, team-orientated challenge that will level up any old 5K jog.
Featuring 13 world-famous obstacles crammed into a 5K course, Tough Mudder 5K is a fast-paced, team-orientated challenge that will level up any old 5K jog.
Featuring 13 world-famous obstacles crammed into a 5K course, Tough Mudder 5K is a fast-paced, team-orientated challenge that will level up any old 5K jog.
Featuring 13 world-famous obstacles crammed into a 5K course, Tough Mudder 5K is a fast-paced, team-orientated challenge that will level up any old 5K jog.
Featuring 13 world-famous obstacles crammed into a 5K course, Tough Mudder 5K is a fast-paced, team-orientated challenge that will level up any old 5K jog.
Featuring 13 world-famous obstacles crammed into a 5K course, Tough Mudder 5K is a fast-paced, team-orientated challenge that will level up any old 5K jog.
Featuring 13 world-famous obstacles crammed into a 5K course, Tough Mudder 5K is a fast-paced, team-orientated challenge that will level up any old 5K jog.
Featuring 13 world-famous obstacles crammed into a 5K course, Tough Mudder 5K is a fast-paced, team-orientated challenge that will level up any old 5K jog.
Featuring 13 world-famous obstacles crammed into a 5K course, Tough Mudder 5K is a fast-paced, team-orientated challenge that will level up any old 5K jog.
One of the night-time mixed terrain races on the well-drained sandy soil of Woodbury Common. Well organised, fully marshalled and for all ability levels.
Come and experience this exciting multi-terrain race at night, for all ability levels and ages, in beautiful parkland on the edge of Bristol.
Come and explore the trails of Woodbury Common on this well-loved event! Professionally chip timed, with a finish line beer and bottle opener medal to help open it!
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Of the standard race distances, a 5K - or 3.1 miles - route is the shortest and most accessible, making it perfect for anyone looking to get into running. There's a reason that people start with a couch-to-5K!
Most average runners will complete a 5K in between 30 and 40 minutes, though racing snakes will be looking to achieve a sub-20 minutes time on a flat course (the current world record is 12 minutes and 35 seconds, in case you're interested). Given how accessible the distance is, there are 5K runs all over the UK and over a wide range of courses, from standard road runs to off-road obstacle races.
Even for runners who train at distances over 5K, these events appeal as they don't dominate your entire day and leave plenty of time afterwards for a post-event brew or brunch!
5K equates to 3.1 miles.
Running at 10 minutes/mile is a good pace for beginner runners, which would lead you to finish a 5K in just over 30 minutes. More experienced runners will aim to get close to or below 20 minutes.
There are hundreds of 5K runs around the UK, varying from city centre races - like the Durham City Runs 5K pictured above - to off-road runs in remote areas, like the Caerphilly Trail 5K. Which type you go for will depend on: whether you want a local race or to travel for one; whether you want to set a PB on road or explore trails off-road; whether you want a medal or a beer at the finish line; as well as many other considerations!
Lots of beginner runners choose a 5K race as their first organised run, using a Couch to 5K training plan to get ready for it. These training programmes are designed to take runners from being inactive to running 5K, usually by building up through a combination of running and walking. They can be a great idea but our only advice would be to do your research well before paying for a training plan - not everyone advertising one is a fully qualified running coach! Take your time, build up slowly and get it right.
