5k Runs
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- Great South Run16OCT
Great South Run
Running ‧ Portsmouth10.0 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.6 mi • 0.9 mi£15 – £43(50) - Richmond Runfest Half Marathon, Marathon, and 10K11SEP
Richmond Runfest Half Marathon, Marathon, and 10K
Running ‧ London26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi£48.50(4) - Fun Colour Rush Nottingham20JUN
Fun Colour Rush Nottingham
5k ‧ Nottingham3.1 mi£12 – £48(1) - Fun Colour Rush Northampton 25JUL
Fun Colour Rush Northampton
5k ‧ Northampton3.1 mi£12 – £48(2) - Fun Colour Rush Reading22AUG
Fun Colour Rush Reading
5k ‧ Reading3.1 mi£12 – £48 - Warrington Running Festival19SEP
Warrington Running Festival
Running ‧ Warrington13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.6 mi£2 – £28 - Blackpool Music Run17OCT
Blackpool Music Run
Running ‧ Blackpool6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£10 – £26(7) - The Great Scottish Walk and Run Festival15AUG
The Great Scottish Walk and Run Festival
Running ‧ Edinburgh6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi • 0.6 mi£5 – £22 - St Albans Half Marathon13JUN
St Albans Half Marathon
Running ‧ St Albans13.1 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.5 mi£9 – £34(11) - RunThrough Beat Box Hill 5k & 10k19JUN
RunThrough Beat Box Hill 5k & 10k
Running ‧ Tadworth6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£26 – £28 - Run Aintree 5K, 10K & Half – July25JUL
Run Aintree 5K, 10K & Half – July
Running ‧ Liverpool13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20 – £26(8) - Bridgwater Half Marathon5SEP
Bridgwater Half Marathon
Running ‧ Bridgwater13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£8 – £27.29 - London Lightning 5k & 10k Run - Olympic Park10OCT
London Lightning 5k & 10k Run - Olympic Park
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£15 – £19(10) - Porsche Brooklands Colour Me Krazy 5k4SEP
Porsche Brooklands Colour Me Krazy 5k
5k ‧ Shepperton3.1 mi£10 – £27(46) - Running Grand Prix at Goodwood Motor Circuit- July4JUL
Running Grand Prix at Goodwood Motor Circuit- July
Running ‧ Chichester26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£21 – £32 - Run Bournemouth Festival2OCT
Run Bournemouth Festival
Running ‧ Bournemouth13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.2 mi • 0.9 mi • 0.6 mi(46) - Olympic Park 5k & 10k – July17JUL
Olympic Park 5k & 10k – July
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24 - Bubble Rush Liverpool 5JUN
Bubble Rush Liverpool
5k ‧ Liverpool3.1 mi£8 – £15 - New Forest Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5k12SEP
New Forest Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
Running ‧ Brockenhurst26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.9 mi£12 – £49(5) - Olympic Park 5k & 10k – September18SEP
Olympic Park 5k & 10k – September
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24 - RunThrough Goodwood Motor Circuit Grand Prix - September26SEP
RunThrough Goodwood Motor Circuit Grand Prix - September
Running ‧ Chichester26.1 mi • 20.0 mi • 13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£21 – £32(2) - Drayton Rollercoaster 5K & 10K - June9JUN
Drayton Rollercoaster 5K & 10K - June
Running ‧ Fazeley6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 - The Snowman Triathlon31JUL
The Snowman Triathlon
Multi-Sport ‧ Betws-y-Coed2.4 mi • 1.2 mi • 0.6 mi£26 – £165(1) - Conquer Crystal Palace 5k, 10k, 15k and Half Marathon11SEP
Conquer Crystal Palace 5k, 10k, 15k and Half Marathon
Running ‧ London13.1 mi • 9.3 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£16 – £22(1)
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.