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5k Runs
5k (or 3.1 miles) running events are some of the most inclusive events around. When you make your way to the start-line you’re going to find a true array of participants - from people who’ve just completed their couch to 5k training, to seasoned runners who are looking to topple their personal best. It’s people coming together for the sense of shared experience which makes these events so great and has been so central to organisers like Parkrun’s success. What better way to kickstart your weekend than by knocking off a 5k run around your local park? Even better, why not head down with a group of friends and grab a coffee or some brunch after. If a generic run sounds a bit bland for your liking then why not spice it up a bit, with a more unique style of event, like a colour run, a charity event, a night run, or even an alcohol-infused 5ks. Whatever it is you’re after, the inclusivity and variety of this category means that there is something for everyone.
Saturday, 18 May 2024
1. Hackney Moves Community 5k
London, Greater London
5k
(359 reviews)
Sunday, 24 Mar 2024
2. Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon
Molesey, Greater London
half marathon, 5k
Sunday, 6 Oct 2024
3. 2024 Principality Cardiff Half Marathon
Cardiff, Cardiff
half marathon, 5k
Saturday, 19 Oct 2024
4. AJ Bell Great South Run 2024
Portsmouth, Portsmouth
10 miles, 5k and more
Sunday, 24 Mar 2024
5. Up and Running Events - Kelvingrove Park
Glasgow, Glasgow City
5k, 10k
Friday, 29 Mar 2024
6. RunThrough Victoria Park 5k, 10k and Half Marathon - Late March
London, Greater London
half marathon, 10k, 5k
(152 reviews)
Tuesday, 23 Jul 2024
7. 2024 Standard Chartered Great City Race
London, Greater London
5k
(2 reviews)
Wednesday, 27 Mar 2024
8. RunThrough Chase the Moon Battersea Park 5k & 10k - March 2024
London, Greater London
5k, 10k and more
(62 reviews)
Sunday, 7 Apr 2024
9. Run Heaton 5k, 10k & Half Marathon - April
Manchester, Greater Manchester
5k, 10k, half marathon and more
(112 reviews)
Saturday, 13 Apr 2024
10. RunThrough Tatton 5k & 10k – April 2024
Knutsford, Cheshire East
10k, 5k and more
(171 reviews)
Saturday, 13 Apr 2024
11. RunThrough Battersea Park 5k & 10k - April 2024
London, Greater London
5k, 10k and more
(51 reviews)
Saturday, 27 Apr 2024
12. RunThrough Regents Park 5k & 10k - April
London, Greater London
5k, 10k
(68 reviews)
Saturday, 25 May 2024
13. Run Aintree 5k, 10k & Half Marathon - May 2024
Liverpool, Merseyside
5k, 10k, half marathon and more
(72 reviews)
Saturday, 30 Mar 2024
14. RunThrough Regents Park 5k & 10k - March
London, Greater London
5k, 10k and more
Sunday, 14 Apr 2024
15. Crystal Palace 5k, 10k, Half Marathon and Juniors - April
London, Greater London
half marathon, 10k, 5k and more
Sunday, 21 Apr 2024
16. 2024 RunThrough Leeds Running Festival
Leeds, West Yorkshire
half marathon, 10k, 5k and more
Thursday, 25 Apr 2024
17. Run Media City 5k & 10k – April
Salford, Greater Manchester
10k, 5k and more
(140 reviews)
Sunday, 5 May 2024
18. RunThrough Victoria Park 5k, 10k & Half Marathon - May
London, Greater London
10k, 5k, half marathon and more
(122 reviews)
Sunday, 9 Jun 2024
19. Victoria Park 5k, 10k & Half Marathon - June
London, Greater London
half marathon, 10k, 5k and more
Sunday, 28 Jul 2024
20. RunThrough Hillsborough Castle Running Festival
Hillsborough, Lisburn and Castlereagh
5k, 10k, half marathon and more
(217 reviews)
Sunday, 8 Sept 2024
21. Bacchus Wine Half Marathon & 10k
Dorking, Surrey
marathon, 10k, 5k
(649 reviews)
Saturday, 23 Mar 2024
22. Battersea Spring Run Festival
London, Greater London
10k, 5k and more
Wednesday, 10 Apr 2024
23. RunThrough Chase the Sun Olympic Park – April
London, Greater London
10k, 5k and more
(5 reviews)
Sunday, 14 Apr 2024
24. Run Dorney Lake 5k, 10k, & Half Marathon - April
Windsor, Buckinghamshire
5k, 10k, half marathon and more
(42 reviews)
Sunday, 14 Apr 2024
25. RunThrough Cannock Chase Running Festival - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon and Junior Race
Rugeley, Staffordshire
5k, 10k, half marathon and more
(201 reviews)
Sunday, 14 Apr 2024
26. I'll 'Sithee' at the Slawit Sweetathon Slog 2024
Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire
ultramarathon, marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k and more
(31 reviews)
Wednesday, 17 Apr 2024
27. RunThrough Chase the Sun Hyde Park 5k and 10k - April
London, Greater London
5k
(47 reviews)
Saturday, 20 Apr 2024
28. RunThrough Lee Valley VeloPark – April
London, Greater London
half marathon, 10 miles, 5k, 10k and more
(77 reviews)
Wednesday, 24 Apr 2024
29. Quayside 5k & Junior Quayside 3k April 2024
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
5k and more
Wednesday, 24 Apr 2024
30. RunThrough Chase the Sun Battersea Park 5k & 10k - April 2024
London, Greater London
5k, 10k and more
(54 reviews)
Sunday, 5 May 2024
31. Up and Running Events - Bellahouston Park
Glasgow, Glasgow City
5k, 10k, half marathon
Sunday, 5 May 2024
32. Run Scotland Strathclyde Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
Motherwell, North Lanarkshire
10k, 5k, half marathon
(82 reviews)
Sunday, 5 May 2024
33. Bluebell Bash 5k, 10k and Half Marathon
Manswood, Dorset
10k, half marathon, 5k
(123 reviews)
Saturday, 11 May 2024
34. RunThrough Tatton 5k & 10k - May 2024
Knutsford, Cheshire East
10k, 5k and more
(44 reviews)
Sunday, 12 May 2024
35. RunThrough Birmingham Running Festival - May 2024
The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
half marathon, 5k, 10k and more
(179 reviews)
Saturday, 18 May 2024
36. QE Olympic Park 5k & 10k - May 2024
London, Greater London
5k, 10k and more
(141 reviews)
Saturday, 18 May 2024
37. RunThrough Draycote Water Running Festival - May
Rugby, Warwickshire
half marathon, 10k, 5k and more
Saturday, 25 May 2024
38. RunThrough Hyde Park 5k & 10k - May
London, Greater London
10k, 5k and more
(79 reviews)
Sunday, 26 May 2024
39. RunThrough Northampton 10k & 5k
Northampton, Northamptonshire
10k, 5k and more
(153 reviews)
Wednesday, 29 May 2024
40. RunThrough Chase the Sun Battersea Park 5k & 10k - May 2024
London, Greater London
5k, 10k and more
(56 reviews)
Sunday, 2 Jun 2024
41. Up and Running Events - Alexandra Park
Glasgow, Glasgow City
5k, 10k
Sunday, 2 Jun 2024
42. Weybridge 5k, 10k and Half Marathon
Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
10k, 5k, half marathon and more
(126 reviews)
Saturday, 8 Jun 2024
43. RunThrough Hyde Park 5k & 10k - June
London, Greater London
10k, 5k
(66 reviews)
Sunday, 16 Jun 2024
44. RunThrough Cheltenham Running Festival 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Juniors
Prestbury, Gloucestershire
half marathon, 10k, 5k and more
Saturday, 29 Jun 2024
45. RunThrough Regent's Park 5k & 10k - June
London, Greater London
5k, 10k and more
(131 reviews)
Sunday, 21 Jul 2024
46. Run Aintree 5k, 10k & Half Marathon – July 2024
Liverpool, Merseyside
half marathon, 10k, 5k and more
(107 reviews)
Saturday, 27 Jul 2024
47. The Maverick Adidas Terrex Original East Sussex 2024
Falmer, Brighton and Hove
5k and more
Sunday, 4 Aug 2024
48. Nottingham Running Festival 2024
Nottingham, Nottingham
half marathon, 10k, 5k and more
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.