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View on map- Edinburgh Marathon Festival23MAY
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Running ‧ Edinburgh26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£10 – £50(13) - Great South Run17OCT
Great South Run
Running ‧ Portsmouth10.0 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.6 mi • 0.9 mi£15 – £43(50) - Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend3MAY
Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend
Running ‧ Milton Keynes26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.5 mi£9 – £52 - St Albans Half Marathon14JUN
St Albans Half Marathon
Running ‧ St Albans13.1 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.5 mi£9 – £34(11) - Richmond Runfest Half Marathon, Marathon, and 10K12SEP
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 Nottingham21JUN
Fun Colour Rush Nottingham
5k ‧ Nottingham3.1 mi£12 – £48(1) - Fun Colour Rush Northampton 26JUL
Fun Colour Rush Northampton
5k ‧ Northampton3.1 mi£12 – £48(2) - Fun Colour Rush Reading23AUG
Fun Colour Rush Reading
5k ‧ Reading3.1 mi£12 – £48 - Warrington Running Festival20SEP
Warrington Running Festival
Running ‧ Warrington13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.6 mi£2 – £28 - Blackpool Music Run18OCT
Blackpool Music Run
Running ‧ Blackpool6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£10 – £26(7) - The Great Scottish Walk and Run Festival16AUG
The Great Scottish Walk and Run Festival
Running ‧ Edinburgh6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi • 0.6 mi£5 – £22 - The UK Emergency Services Games29AUG
The UK Emergency Services Games
Multi-Sport ‧ Milton Keynes6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£15 – £125 - Cheltenham Running Festival - June7JUN
Cheltenham Running Festival - June
Running ‧ Cheltenham13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20 – £26 - RunThrough Beat Box Hill 5k & 10k20JUN
RunThrough Beat Box Hill 5k & 10k
Running ‧ Tadworth6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£26 – £28 - Pizza Run - Southampton19JUL
Pizza Run - Southampton
Running ‧ Southampton6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi£10.99 – £20.99 - Run Aintree 5K, 10K & Half – July26JUL
Run Aintree 5K, 10K & Half – July
Running ‧ Liverpool13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20 – £26(8) - Bridgwater Half Marathon6SEP
Bridgwater Half Marathon
Running ‧ Bridgwater13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£8 – £27.29 - London Lightning 5k & 10k Run - Olympic Park11OCT
London Lightning 5k & 10k Run - Olympic Park
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£15 – £19(10) - The Official 5K Rev Run12APR
The Official 5K Rev Run
5k ‧ London3.1 mi£19.99 - Olympic Park 5K & 10K - May23MAY
Olympic Park 5K & 10K - May
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24 - Porsche Brooklands Colour Me Krazy 5k5SEP
Porsche Brooklands Colour Me Krazy 5k
5k ‧ Shepperton3.1 mi£10 – £27(46) - Mourne Way Marathon13JUN
Mourne Way Marathon
Running ‧ Rostrevor52.0 mi • 26.0 mi • 13.0 mi • 6.2 mi£27.50 – £62 - Running Grand Prix at Goodwood Motor Circuit- July5JUL
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 - Olympic Park 5k & 10k – July18JUL
Olympic Park 5k & 10k – July
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.