Top 5k Runs in the UK
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Sunday, 12 Mar 2023
MK Festival of Running
Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes
half marathon, 10k, 5k and more
(26 reviews)
Sunday, 2 Apr 2023
ABP Southampton Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k 2023
Southampton, Southampton
marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k and more
(8 reviews)
Sunday, 7 May 2023
AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run 2023
Birmingham, West Midlands
half marathon, 5k and more
(197 reviews)
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Popular UK 5k Runs
Sunday, 12 Mar 2023
MK Festival of Running
Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes
half marathon, 10k, 5k and more
(26 reviews)
Sunday, 2 Apr 2023
ABP Southampton Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k 2023
Southampton, Southampton
marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k and more
(8 reviews)
Sunday, 7 May 2023
AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run 2023
Birmingham, West Midlands
half marathon, 5k and more
(197 reviews)
Saturday, 10 Jun 2023
The Little Welly Goes Wild in Oxfordshire
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire
5k, 10k
(3 reviews)
Friday, 30 Jun 2023
The Long Course Weekend – Wales
Tenby, Pembrokeshire
ironman, marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k, sprint, half ironman
Sunday, 2 Jul 2023
The Veloforte Wales Marathon
Tenby, Pembrokeshire
marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k
(2 reviews)
Saturday, 14 Oct 2023
AJ Bell Great South Run 2023
Portsmouth, Portsmouth
10 miles, 5k and more
Sunday, 12 Mar 2023
RunThrough Surrey Half
Woking, Surrey
half marathon, 5k, marathon and more
Sunday, 18 Jun 2023
Run Sandringham
Sandringham, Norfolk
half marathon, 5k and more
(32 reviews)
Sunday, 23 Jul 2023
Run Aintree 5k, 10k & Half Marathon – July
Liverpool, Merseyside
half marathon, 10k, 5k and more
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About 5k events in the UK
There are a whole host 5k running events which take place up and down the UK. Generally, you’ll find that these events take place on Saturday mornings or during the long summer evenings, and are often staged in local parks or green-spaces. So, if you’ve got a park on your doorstep, keep an eye out for any local events coming up.
What are the best 5k events?
5ks are the place to have fun. Expect fancy dress, friendly runners and maybe even a charitable cause to bring people together. Cancer Research UK host over 100 races of 5-10k in the UK each year, with varying themes. If you are looking for a big atmosphere, larger events such as the Edinburgh Marathon Festival and the Bournemouth Marathon Festival host 5k and 10k races alongside their longer flagship events.
What is a good time for a 5k run?
Finishing times for a 5k vary widely depending on your goals and whether walking or running. Finishing in under 28 minutes would be considered a good time by much of the running community. This would require you to run at 9 minutes per mile (or better) for the duration of the race. The fastest competitors can finish a 5k in under 14 minutes, whereas those who prefer to walk can take up to an hour or more.
How long should I train for a 5k?
How hard you should train depends largely of your fitness levels and experience. Those who are running for the first time and don't regularly participate in other forms of exercise should take on a 5k training programme to prepare themselves for the race. This will lower the risk of injury and also help to keep you motivated. Take a look at our 6 week training plan to get you up to speed.