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- Run4Colour - East Anglia10APR
Run4Colour - East Anglia
5k ‧ Hockwold cum Wilton3.1 mi£13 – £19(7) - Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit - July3JUL
Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit - July
Running ‧ Chichester26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24 – £34(1) - Olympic Park 5k & 10k – July16JUL
Olympic Park 5k & 10k – July
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24 - Running GP Bedford Autodrome - July24JUL
Running GP Bedford Autodrome - July
Running ‧ Bedford26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 16.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 – £32 - Farnborough Winter Half Marathon24JAN
Farnborough Winter Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Farnborough13.1 miC-19 Plan - Run Dorney Lake: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K - February21FEB
Run Dorney Lake: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K - February
Running ‧ Windsor13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£18 – £35C-19 Plan - Folkestone Coastal 10K29MAY
Folkestone Coastal 10K
Running ‧ Folkestone6.2 mi • 0.6 mi£2 – £29C-19 Plan(1) - The Henley Trail Run11JUN
The Henley Trail Run
Running ‧ Henley-on-Thames6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£6 – £15 - Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit – December5DEC
Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit – December
Running ‧ Chichester26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24 – £34 - Olympic Park 5k & 10k – September17SEP
Olympic Park 5k & 10k – September
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24 - Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit - September18SEP
Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit - September
Running ‧ Chichester26.1 mi • 20.0 mi • 13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24 – £34(2) - Running GP Bedford Autodrome - October16OCT
Running GP Bedford Autodrome - October
Running ‧ Bedford26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 16.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 – £32(1) - Run Heaton 5k, 10k & Half Marathon - May22MAY
Run Heaton 5k, 10k & Half Marathon - May
Running ‧ Manchester13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 – £26(1) - Run Dorney 5k & 10k - February7FEB
Run Dorney 5k & 10k - February
Running ‧ Windsor6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 – £25 - Conquer The Chilterns27AUG
Conquer The Chilterns
Multi-Sport ‧ Fawley67.1 mi • 67.0 mi • 49.6 mi • 42.9 mi • 41.3 mi • 34.5 mi • 23.3 mi • 22.2 mi • 19.1 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.9 mi • 0.9 mi • 0.5 mi£15 – £110C-19 Plan - Dorney Lake Run & Multisport Weekender3SEP
Dorney Lake Run & Multisport Weekender
Multi-Sport ‧ Dorney34.2 mi • 32.0 mi • 25.8 mi • 21.7 mi • 18.6 mi • 16.0 mi • 15.5 mi • 13.1 mi • 12.9 mi • 9.3 mi • 8.0 mi • 6.5 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.9 mi • 0.9 mi • 0.5 mi£15 – £75C-19 Plan(8) - Olympic Park 5k & 10k – November20NOV
Olympic Park 5k & 10k – November
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24(1) - Running GP Oulton Park - November28NOV
Running GP Oulton Park - November
Running ‧ Little Budworth26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 16.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 – £32 - Beyond Thorney Trail Fest17SEP
Beyond Thorney Trail Fest
Running ‧ Thorney13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£10 – £40C-19 Plan - Run Dorney 5k, 10k & Half Marathon - March7MAR
Run Dorney 5k, 10k & Half Marathon - March
Running ‧ Windsor13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 – £28 - Windsor & Eton Spring Duathlon & Lake Runs13MAR
Windsor & Eton Spring Duathlon & Lake Runs
Multi-Sport ‧ Windsor34.2 mi • 18.6 mi • 13.0 mi • 9.3 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£18 – £60C-19 Plan(14) - Conquer Crystal Palace Spring 5k, 10k, 15k and Half Marathon20MAR
Conquer Crystal Palace Spring 5k, 10k, 15k and Half Marathon
Running ‧ London13.1 mi • 9.3 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£17 – £24C-19 Plan - Olympic Park 5k & 10k - December18DEC
Olympic Park 5k & 10k - December
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24(2) - Run Heaton Park 5k, 10k & Half Marathon - August31JUL
Run Heaton Park 5k, 10k & Half Marathon - August
Running ‧ Manchester13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 – £26(3)
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.