5k Runs
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- Chase the Moon Olympic Park 5k & 10k – February10FEB
Chase the Moon Olympic Park 5k & 10k – February
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22(25) - 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 - Run Dorney 5k & 10k - February7FEB
Run Dorney 5k & 10k - February
Running ‧ Windsor6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 – £25 - The Valentines Virtual Half Marathon, 10k, 5k & 1k13FEB
The Valentines Virtual Half Marathon, 10k, 5k & 1k
Half Marathon ‧13.1 mi • 0.6 mi£7.50 – £19.50C-19 Plan - Alexandra Palace 5K & 10K14FEB
Alexandra Palace 5K & 10K
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 - Newbury Racecourse 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon - February21FEB
Newbury Racecourse 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon - February
Running ‧ Newbury13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20 – £26 - Chase the Moon Olympic Park 5k & 10k - Late February24FEB
Chase the Moon Olympic Park 5k & 10k - Late February
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 - The Gravesend Floodlit 10K and 5K Series – Race 525FEB
The Gravesend Floodlit 10K and 5K Series – Race 5
Running ‧ Gravesend6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£12 – £14C-19 Plan(2) - Kempton Park 5k, 10k & Half Marathon - February28FEB
Kempton Park 5k, 10k & Half Marathon - February
Running ‧ Sunbury-on-Thames13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20 – £26 - Lee Valley Velopark – February27FEB
Lee Valley Velopark – February
Running ‧ London13.1 mi • 10.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 miFree – £25(7) - Birmingham Running Festival - February21FEB
Birmingham Running Festival - February
Running ‧ Sutton Coldfield13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi - Olympic Park 5K & 10K – January23JAN
Olympic Park 5K & 10K – January
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi(7) - Olympic Park 5k & 10k – Early January3JAN
Olympic Park 5k & 10k – Early January
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi(36) - 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(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(5) - Edinburgh Christmas 10K & 5K Run5DEC
Edinburgh Christmas 10K & 5K Run
Running ‧ Edinburgh6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.6 mi(5) - The Oundle New Year 10K & 5K10JAN
The Oundle New Year 10K & 5K
Running ‧ Oundle6.2 mi • 3.1 miC-19 Plan(18) - Wimbledon Christmas Run 20DEC
Wimbledon Christmas Run
5k ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi - Sheffield Santa Ho Ho Glow! Fun Run/Walk24DEC
Sheffield Santa Ho Ho Glow! Fun Run/Walk
Running ‧ Sheffield6.2 mi • 3.1 miC-19 Plan(2) - Nottingham Christmas Marathon, Half, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run5DEC
Nottingham Christmas Marathon, Half, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Running ‧ Nottingham26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 miC-19 Plan(9) - The Nice Work Richmond Park Christmas 10k & 5k13DEC
The Nice Work Richmond Park Christmas 10k & 5k
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 miC-19 Plan(5) - The Gravesend Cyclopark 10K & 5K Charity Santa Dash6DEC
The Gravesend Cyclopark 10K & 5K Charity Santa Dash
Running ‧ Gravesend6.2 mi • 3.1 mi(7) - Clapham Common 5k & 10k - January24JAN
Clapham Common 5k & 10k - January
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi
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.