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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, Aug 6, 2022
Blimey it's Blistering at Bingley
Bingley, West Yorkshire
5k, 10k, 10 miles, half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon
Sunday, Aug 7, 2022
Scurry Around Devilla Forest Trail Running Festival
Alloa, Fife
half marathon, 10k, 5k
Sunday, Aug 7, 2022
Trident's Race The Estate
Revesby, Lincolnshire
10k, half marathon, 5k
Sunday, Aug 7, 2022
Wear Like Wally Wander Race
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon
Sunday, Aug 7, 2022
The Richmond Summer 10k & 5k
London, Greater London
10k, 5k
(11 reviews)
Monday, Aug 8, 2022
Hasty Hare 5k
London, Greater London
5k
(1 reviews)
Tuesday, Aug 9, 2022
The Gosport 5k Summer Series – Race 5
Gosport, Hampshire
5k
(3 reviews)
Saturday, Aug 13, 2022
Sportathlon Weekend - Woodford Halse
Woodford Halse, Northamptonshire
half marathon, 5k, 10k, medium (50–100km)
Saturday, Aug 13, 2022
The Lucky Horseshoe Challenge
Horseheath, Cambridgeshire
5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon
Wednesday, Aug 17, 2022
RunThrough Cannock Chase the Sun 5k, 10k & 10 Mile - August
Rugeley, Staffordshire
5k, 10k, 10 miles
Saturday, Aug 20, 2022
The Ciderthon
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire
half marathon, 5k
Saturday, Aug 20, 2022
RunThrough Draycote Water Running Festival - August
Thurlaston, Warwickshire
5k, 10k, half marathon
Saturday, Aug 20, 2022
World Series of Running - Scotland
Gravesend, Kent
ultramarathon, marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k
Sunday, Aug 21, 2022
Bath Two Tunnels Railway Races - August
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
marathon, half marathon, 5k, ultramarathon, 10k
(6 reviews)
Sunday, Aug 21, 2022
Trimpell 20 and Golden Ball 10
Lancaster, Lancashire
5k, 10 miles
Tuesday, Aug 23, 2022
Ipswich 5k Summer Series – Race 4
Ipswich, Suffolk
5k
(3 reviews)
Wednesday, Aug 24, 2022
RunThrough Chase the Sun Coventry 5k & 10k - August
Coventry, West Midlands
5k, 10k
(1 reviews)
Thursday, Aug 25, 2022
Run Media City 5k and 10k - August
Salford, Greater Manchester
10k, 5k
Thursday, Aug 25, 2022
The Gravesend Floodlit 10k and 5k Series - Race 8
Gravesend, Kent
5k, 10k
(1 reviews)
Sunday, Aug 28, 2022
RunThrough Stanley Park Liverpool 5k & 10k - August
Liverpool, Merseyside
5k, 10k
Sunday, Aug 28, 2022
Saturn - Time Turner & Half Marathon Training Run
Old Elvet, County Durham
ultramarathon, marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k
Sunday, Aug 28, 2022
Richmond Park 5k, 10k and Half Marathon - August
London, Greater London
5k, 10k, half marathon
(1 reviews)
Monday, Aug 29, 2022
The Sun is on the Run
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon
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.
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