5k Runs
Nearby 5k Runs
See all
- Run4Reforestation11SEP
Run4Reforestation
5k ‧3.1 miFree - Virtual Summer Beer & Gin Running & Cycling Festival in assocation with Phure Gins.22AUG
Virtual Summer Beer & Gin Running & Cycling Festival in assocation with Phure Gins.
Multi-Sport ‧62.1 mi • 49.7 mi • 31.1 mi • 13.0 mi • 12.4 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.9 mi£8 – £14 - Marathon Prep, Dorney Lake : 5km, 10km, 15km, Half Marathon4SEP
Marathon Prep, Dorney Lake : 5km, 10km, 15km, Half Marathon
Running ‧ Dorney13.1 mi • 9.3 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20 – £35C-19 Plan(7) - Oktoberfest Virtual Craft Beer Race25SEP
Oktoberfest Virtual Craft Beer Race
Running ‧26.1 mi • 13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.9 mi£8 – £29 - Stirling Scottish Marathon9OCT
Stirling Scottish Marathon
Running ‧ Stirling26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 miCharity places - Windsor & Eton Autumn Classic Duathlon & Run14NOV
Windsor & Eton Autumn Classic Duathlon & Run
Multi-Sport ‧ Dorney34.2 mi • 18.6 mi • 10.6 mi • 9.3 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22.50 – £55.50(5) - Rock ‘N’ Roll Liverpool Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K23OCT
Rock ‘N’ Roll Liverpool Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
Running ‧ Liverpool26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi(9) - Baxters Loch Ness Marathon3OCT
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon
Running ‧ Inverness26.2 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi - Liverpool Santa Dash6DEC
Liverpool Santa Dash
5k ‧ Liverpool3.1 mi£22(4) - Thames Meander Virtual Event - 5km, 10km, 5mile, 10mile, Half Marathon & Marathon7AUG
Thames Meander Virtual Event - 5km, 10km, 5mile, 10mile, Half Marathon & Marathon
Running ‧ London26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 10.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 5.0 mi • 3.1 mi£17 – £39 - The August Bank Holiday Festival of Running28AUG
The August Bank Holiday Festival of Running
Running ‧20.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi • 0.6 mi£5 – £19.50 - Sublime TWENTY4 - 24 hour race7AUG
Sublime TWENTY4 - 24 hour race
Running ‧ Peterborough6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.6 mi - Poppy Half Marathon7NOV
Poppy Half Marathon
Running ‧ Bexhill-on-Sea62.1 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£3(3) - Beyond S.A.D22NOV
Beyond S.A.D
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£10 – £15
Can't find an event?
Let us know the name and we'll add it as fast as possible.
We're talking Usain Bolt fast.
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.