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5k Runs 2025 - 2026

The findarace.com calendar lists hundreds of 5k races across the UK every year - there's almost one for every day of the year. 5km is one of the most popular race distances, and with a bit of training its relatively achievable for most ages, shapes and sizes - as a result they make perfect family fun runs that multiple generations can take part in and enjoy.

A 5k race is also a perfect goal for a beginner or new runner who hasn't taken part in an organised race before - it's a great, fun introduction to the raceday experience. 5k races are also popular with more seasoned runners looking to keep their running short, sharp, and fast - we list the fastest and flattest 5km races in the UK (as well as the craziest and hardest).

If you would prefer to run your 5k on your own (or at a convenient time and location for you) then check out our list of the best Virtual 5k runs.

Looking for the best 5km races? Sort the event list below by "Top Rated" (we have hundreds of genuine reviews and ratings from previous participants) - plus insights from the findarace.com experts to help you discover, compare and book the perfect race for you.

Looking for 5k Runs near you? Use the location buttons and filters to narrow down your search and find 5k runs near you - we list races all over the UK, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol and Scotland.

Looking for 5k races tomorrow or this weekend? Sort the event list below by "Date" to see the soonest races, but please note many races don't accept on-the-day entries, and Organisers often stop taking bookings a several days (and up to a week) before a race so they have time to organise race packs, bib numbers, medals, water etc. If you're super keen to run with others this weekend but have left it too late for a race then you could check your local parkrun to see if it is taking place.

So whether you want to pinpoint your first running goal, or you’re an experienced runner looking for a fast route to beat your 5k Personal Best (PB) check out our comprehensive 2025 - 2026 5k race calendar below!

Looking to get started with running but want to know a little more? Check out our top running tips for beginners or find out the benefits of running for 30 minutes.

5k Run Calendar 2025 - 2026

🚀Boosted

Cookham Run 5K and 10K

Maidenhead, Berkshire
18 May 25
£21.00 - £25.00

Derby Running Festival 2024

Derby, Derbyshire
24 Aug 25
£26.00 - £142.00
5.0

Pollok Park 5k/10k

Glasgow, Lanarkshire
24 Aug 25
£20.00 - £24.00
5.0

PHOENIX - Area 50-Run

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
24 Aug 25
£22.00 - £40.00

Regents Park 5k & 10k

London
24 Aug 25
£32.00 - £142.00
4.6

Insane Terrain 2025

March, Cambridgeshire
24 Aug 25
£22.50 - £35.00
4.0

PHOENIX - 2 Weird 2 Run

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
25 Aug 25
£22.00 - £40.00

RUN DORNEY EVENING 5K & 10K

Windsor, Buckinghamshire
27 Aug 25
£30.00 - £162.00
5.0

RunThrough Chase The Sun Battersea Park 5k & 10k

London, Greater London
27 Aug 25
£28.00 - £122.00
5.0

RunThrough Run Media City 5k & 10k

Salford, Greater Manchester
28 Aug 25
£29.00 - £132.00
4.7

Something Wild Festival

Hope Cove, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3HW
29 Aug 25 - 31 Aug 25
£10.82 - £85.11

Belvoir Castle Half Marathon, 10k and 5k

Grantham, Lincolnshire
30 Aug 25
£20.00 - £40.00

Lucky Clover - 5k, 10k, Half marathon, Full or Ultra

Suffolk Running Centre, IP29 5AX
30 Aug 25
£25.00 - £37.50

Belvoir Castle Canicross & Doggy Aquathlon

Grantham, Lincolnshire
30 Aug 25
£18.00 - £45.00

Will Run For Ice Cream - Wales

Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare, CF44 7PS
30 Aug 25
£27.00 - £35.00

Inflatable 5K - Edinburgh

Broxburn, Winchburgh, West Lothian
30 Aug 25
£23.50 - £53.50

On Sale

Northstowe Festival of Running 2025

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
30 Aug 25
£15.00 - £30.00
5.0

Running GP Oulton Park Races & Duathlon

Tarporley, Cheshire West and Chester
31 Aug 25
£30.00 - £162.00

SOUTHAMPTON RUNNING FESTIVAL

Southampton, Hampshire
31 Aug 25
£7.00 - £285.60
4.8

Rye Summer 5k Series, Race Four

The Point, Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7TU
05 Sep 25
£7.68 - £16.11

ATW Bedford Running Festival

Russell Park, The Embankment, Bedford MK40 3RH
06 Sep 25 - 07 Sep 25
£12.72 - £42.40

Richmond Park September 5k, 10k and Half Marathon

London, Greater London
07 Sep 25
£25.00 - £30.00
4.4

Bradenham Blast

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
07 Sep 25
£14.00 - £20.00
5.0

Birmingham Running Festival Presented by Gateley

Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
07 Sep 25
£7.00 - £152.00
4.8

FEAR (Forget Everything And Run) - 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon & Ultra-Marathon

Brandon Country Park, IP27 0SU
07 Sep 25
£33.00 - £36.00

Westonbirt Arboretum Half Marathon, 10km, 5km & Fun Run

Tetbury, Gloucestershire
07 Sep 25
£8.10 - £45.36
4.3

Midweek Chasing Numbers September

Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club, Riverside, Egham TW20 0AA
12 Sep 25
£27.00

PHOENIX Fridays - Flying Feet Friday 2025

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
12 Sep 25
£26.00 - £33.00

Easier Said Than Run - 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon & Ultra-Marathon

Bawsey Country Park, PE32 1EP
13 Sep 25
£35.00 - £38.00
5.0

Tatton Park 5k & 10k

Knutsford, Cheshire
13 Sep 25
£27.00 - £132.00
4.9

Inflatable 5K - Bakewell

Bakewell, Derbyshire
13 Sep 25
£23.50 - £53.50

On Sale

PHOENIX - Dragon's Eye Race 2

Cranleigh, Surrey
14 Sep 25
£27.00 - £40.00
5.0

Kelvingrove Park 5k/10k

Glasgow, Lanarkshire
14 Sep 25
£20.00 - £24.00

Defeat Delamere

Northwich, Cheshire
14 Sep 25
£10.00 - £40.00
4.4

Cheltenham Tri Festival

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
14 Sep 25
£50.00 - £90.00

The Amazing Northampton Run

Northampton, Northamptonshire
14 Sep 25
£16.00 - £78.75
5.0

The Wingham Run

Canterbury, Wingham, Kent
14 Sep 25
£19.08 - £26.50

Greenwich Park 5k, 10k & Juniors

London
14 Sep 25
£7.00 - £122.00
3.8

The City v Wharf Run Challenge

London, Greater London
18 Sep 25
£20.00 - £25.00

The Lucky Horseshoe Challenge - 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, ultra

Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX
20 Sep 25
£25.00 - £37.50

Fraggle Run - Wales

Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare, CF44 7PS
20 Sep 25
£27.00 - £35.00
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5K Run FAQs

What are the most popular 5km races right now?

The 5 most popular 5k races in the last 2 weeks on findarace.com are:

How many miles is a 5k?

A 5k race is roughly 3.1miles.

What's the average time to run 5k?

The average finish time for a 5k run in the UK is roughly 33 minutes.

How long should it take to run 5k?

A 30 minute target is a popular goal for beginner 5k runners, with intermediate runners often looking for a 24-26 minute finish time and experienced or "Club" runners often gunning for a sub 20 minute 5k. For context, the fastest 5km parkrun time is 13.48 by our friend Andy Baddeley of The Running Channel.

What's a good time to run 5k?

Ultimately a good time for a 5k run is a personal thing - run it as fast as you can without injuring yourself!


How many calories does a 5k run burn?

If you’re thinking of picking your first run challenge or just getting started, check out our article on all of the benefits of running for just 30 minutes.

There are lots of factors which impact this - especially weight and pace - but as a rough rule of thumb a 5k will burn 300-400 calories (approximately 100 calories per mile).

5k Charity Runs

Taking part in a 5k race is a great way to fundraise for charity. You can raise money for any charity at any 5k race that you enter on findarace.com , and we've made it easy for you to get in touch with some of the UK's most popular charities. Just select the charity you'd like to support when you make your booking and they will be in touch to help support your fundraising and training.