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- The Marlow Classic 24MAY
The Marlow Classic
Multi-Sport ‧ Marlow1.9 mi • 0.9 mi£20 – £110(14) - Run4Colour - East Anglia31MAY
Run4Colour - East Anglia
5k ‧ Hockwold cum Wilton3.1 mi£13 – £19(7) - The Henley Trail Run6JUN
The Henley Trail Run
Running ‧ Henley-on-Thames6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£6 – £15 - Bubble Rush Liverpool 6JUN
Bubble Rush Liverpool
5k ‧ Liverpool3.1 mi£8 – £15 - New Forest Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5k13SEP
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) - Drayton Rollercoaster 5K & 10K - May13MAY
Drayton Rollercoaster 5K & 10K - May
Running ‧ Fazeley6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 - Olympic Park 5k & 10k – September19SEP
Olympic Park 5k & 10k – September
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24 - Ironman UK12JUL
Ironman UK
Multi-Sport ‧ Bolton0.9 mi • 0.6 mi • 0.3 mi£410(5) - RunThrough Goodwood Motor Circuit Grand Prix - September27SEP
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) - Frome Half Marathon, 5K, 10K & Junior Race - July19JUL
Frome Half Marathon, 5K, 10K & Junior Race - July
Running ‧ Frome13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.6 mi£4.50 – £22.50(14) - Drayton Rollercoaster 5K & 10K - June10JUN
Drayton Rollercoaster 5K & 10K - June
Running ‧ Fazeley6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 - The Snowman Triathlon1AUG
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 Marathon12SEP
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) - RunThrough Bedford Autodrome Grand Prix – October18OCT
RunThrough Bedford Autodrome Grand Prix – October
Running ‧ Bedford26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 16.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20 – £32(1) - Wallingford Thames Run17MAY
Wallingford Thames Run
Running ‧ Crowmarsh Gifford6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£13 – £20(2) - Time2Run Wirral 24 Hour Run15AUG
Time2Run Wirral 24 Hour Run
Running ‧ Thurstaston31.1 mi • 28.0 mi • 12.4 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£12 – £270(1) - Drayton Rollercoaster 5K & 10K - July8JUL
Drayton Rollercoaster 5K & 10K - July
Running ‧ Fazeley6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 - Dorney Lake Autumn Duathlon & Run5SEP
Dorney Lake Autumn Duathlon & Run
Multi-Sport ‧ Dorney13.1 mi • 9.3 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20 – £60(8) - Funky Planet Bath 30MAY
Funky Planet Bath
5k ‧ Lansdown3.1 mi£27 - RunThrough Goodwood Motor Circuit Grand Prix - December6DEC
RunThrough Goodwood Motor Circuit Grand Prix - December
Running ‧ Chichester26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£21 – £32(1) - Running Grand Prix Oulton Park – December6DEC
Running Grand Prix Oulton Park – December
Running ‧ Tarporley26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 16.0 mi • 13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20 – £32(5) - Funky Planet Newbury6JUN
Funky Planet Newbury
5k ‧ Hermitage3.1 mi£27 - Olympic Park 5k & 10k - December12DEC
Olympic Park 5k & 10k - December
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24(2) - Funky Planet Milton Keynes 20JUN
Funky Planet Milton Keynes
5k ‧ Willen Park3.1 mi£27
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.