5k Runs
Nearby 5k Runs
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- The Doddington Place Gardens 5k & 10k30APR
The Doddington Place Gardens 5k & 10k
Running ‧ Sittingbourne6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£14 – £20C-19 Plan - Hackney Moves14MAY
Hackney Moves
Running ‧ London13.1 mi • 3.1 miFree – £54C-19 Plan(49) - Edinburgh Marathon Festival28MAY
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Running ‧ Edinburgh26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.2 mi • 0.9 mi • 0.6 mi£12 – £129.75C-19 Plan(13) - MK Festival of Running7MAR
MK Festival of Running
Running ‧ Milton Keynes20.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£8 – £31C-19 Plan(3) - Coventry Festival of Running21MAR
Coventry Festival of Running
Running ‧ Coventry13.1 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.6 mi£15 – £38C-19 Plan(1) - St Albans Half Marathon12JUN
St Albans Half Marathon
Running ‧ St Albans13.1 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.5 mi£10 – £35C-19 Plan(11) - Beyond Badminton Trail17SEP
Beyond Badminton Trail
Running ‧ South Gloucestershire31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£15 – £40C-19 Plan - Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running2OCT
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running
Running ‧ Inverness25.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.2 miFree – £56 - Blackpool Music Run17JUL
Blackpool Music Run
Running ‧ Blackpool6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£8 – £20C-19 Plan(7) - Trail Pursuit Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K28MAY
Trail Pursuit Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Running ‧ Clappersgate26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi£10 – £49C-19 Plan - Warrington Running Festival25SEP
Warrington Running Festival
Running ‧ Warrington13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.6 mi£2 – £28 - Rightmove Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend30APR
Rightmove Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend
Running ‧ Milton Keynes26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.5 mi£12 – £140 - Inverness Half Marathon15MAY
Inverness Half Marathon
Running ‧ Inverness13.1 mi • 3.1 mi£11 – £37 - Kempton Park Renaissance Run29MAY
Kempton Park Renaissance Run
Running ‧ Sunbury-on-Thames13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20.40 – £37.40C-19 Plan - Cheltenham Running Festival - June12JUN
Cheltenham Running Festival - June
Running ‧ Cheltenham13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 – £28 - Run Silverstone9OCT
Run Silverstone
Running ‧ Towcester13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20 – £37C-19 Plan(3) - Chase the Moon Olympic Park 5k & 10k – February10FEB
Chase the Moon Olympic Park 5k & 10k – February
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22(25) - Bridgwater Half Marathon4SEP
Bridgwater Half Marathon
Running ‧ Bridgwater13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£21 – £25C-19 Plan - Running Grand Prix Oulton Park- March 7MAR
Running Grand Prix Oulton Park- March
Running ‧ Little Budworth26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 16.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 – £32(40) - BHF Health-on-Line Bournemouth Bay Run28MAR
BHF Health-on-Line Bournemouth Bay Run
Running ‧ Pier Approach13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.6 mi£5 – £24C-19 Plan - Olympic Park 5k and 10k - March 20MAR
Olympic Park 5k and 10k - March
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24 - Running GP Bedford Autodrome - March28MAR
Running GP Bedford Autodrome - March
Running ‧ Bedford26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 16.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 – £32(2) - Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit - April3APR
Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit - April
Running ‧ Chichester26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24 – £34(5) - Olympic Park 5K & 10K - May21MAY
Olympic Park 5K & 10K - May
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24
About 5k events in the UK
5k (or 3.1-mile) is a great distance for all ability levels. Usually run or walked on road, they are hugely popular in the UK. Hundreds of people attend Parkruns every weekend, in 645 locations, from complete beginners taking on their first race to speedsters trying to smash a personal best. Whilst 5k runs are great for beginners, the distance is also a favourite of running legend Mo Farah. 5k runs come in many formats: night runs, colour runs, fun runs and charity runs and tend to happen all year round, regardless of weather.
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.