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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

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Inflatable 5K - Guildford

Guildford, Surrey
10 May 25
£46.00 - £76.00
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Cookham Run 5K and 10K

Maidenhead, Berkshire
18 May 25
£21.00 - £25.00

Great Barrow Challenge Day 6

Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX
29 Jul 25
£35.00
4.0

Great Barrow Challenge Day 7

Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX
30 Jul 25
£35.00
4.0

Run Snetterton 5k & 10k

Norwich, Norfolk
30 Jul 25
£20.90 - £24.90
4.0

RunThrough Run Media City 5k & 10k

Salford, Greater Manchester
31 Jul 25
£29.00 - £132.00
4.7

Great Barrow Challenge Day 8

Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX
31 Jul 25
£35.00
4.0

Race the Light at Wendover Woods

Tring, Hertfordshire
01 Aug 25
£18.00 - £24.00

Midweek Chasing Numbers Aug 2025

Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club, Riverside, Egham TW20 0AA
01 Aug 25
£27.00

Great Barrow Challenge Day 9

Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX
01 Aug 25
£35.00
4.0

Rye Summer 10k & 5k Series, Race Three

The Point, Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7TU
01 Aug 25
£7.68 - £22.46

Swiftathon 5k & 10k Fun Run

Glasgow, Lanarkshire
02 Aug 25
£27.99 - £29.99

Inflatable 5K - Cheshire

Knutsford, Tabley, Cheshire East
02 Aug 25
£23.50 - £53.50

On Sale

Great Barrow Challenge Day 10

Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX
02 Aug 25
£35.00
4.0

CLAPHAM COMMON 5K & 10K

London
03 Aug 25
£27.00 - £122.00

Superhero Run

Margate, Kent
03 Aug 25
£19.08 - £26.50

Edinburgh Running Festival

Edinburgh
03 Aug 25
£30.00 - £152.00

NOTTINGHAM RUNNING FESTIVAL - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Juniors

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
03 Aug 25
£7.00 - £142.00
5.0

RUNNING GP BEDFORD AUTODROME

Bedford, Bedfordshire
03 Aug 25
£30.00 - £152.00
4.7

Quayside 5k & Junior Quayside 3k

Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
06 Aug 25
£7.00 - £24.00
5.0

ATW Colchester Friday Night Runs

Colchester Sports Park, Cuckoo Farm Way, Colchester, CO4 5YX
08 Aug 25
£14.84 - £22.26

RUN DORNEY 5K, 10K & HALF MARATHON

Windsor, Berkshire
09 Aug 25
£30.00 - £162.00
4.2

The Ultra Loop - Run As Many 5km Loops As You Can in 8 hours

Leeds, West Yorkshire
09 Aug 25
£34.00

Salty Sea Dog Run Series

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
09 Aug 25
£12.00 - £24.00

Tatton Park 5k & 10k

Knutsford, Cheshire
09 Aug 25
£27.00 - £132.00
4.8

Inflatable 5K - Exeter

Exeter, Clyst Saint Mary, Devon
09 Aug 25
£23.50 - £53.50

On Sale

PHOENIX - The Painted Cow Run

Dorking, Surrey
09 Aug 25
£22.00 - £39.95

Great British Bake Run

The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge, 15-18 Clarence St, Staines TW18 4SU
09 Aug 25
£27.00 - £35.00
4.5

The Pierrepont Plod - Summer 2025

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
10 Aug 25
£39.50
5.0

PHOENIX - Prosecco Run

Dorking, Surrey
10 Aug 25
£22.00 - £39.95
5.0

Gosport 2025 5k Summer Series, Race Five

Stokes Bay Road, close to the Bayside Cabin Cafe, Gosport, PO12 2QT
12 Aug 25
£7.68 - £16.11

CHASE THE SUN QE OLYMPIC PARK 5k & 10k AUGUST 2024

London
13 Aug 25
£28.00 - £122.00

Chase The Sun Heaton Park 5k, 10k & 10 mile

Manchester, Lancashire
13 Aug 25
£28.00 - £142.00

Midweek Medal Madness Run August

Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club, Egham, TW20 0AE
15 Aug 25
£27.00

Chepstow Running Festival 5k, 10k & Half Marathon

Chepstow, Gwent
16 Aug 25
£28.00 - £142.00
4.3

Blackpool "Run the Lights" Illuminations 10k & 5k

Blackpool, Lancashire
16 Aug 25
£20.00 - £25.00
5.0

Inflatable 5K - Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
16 Aug 25
£23.50 - £53.50

On Sale

Greenwich Park 5k, 10k & Juniors

London
16 Aug 25
£7.00 - £122.00
3.8

The One in the Park - Regent's - Summer

London, Greater London
17 Aug 25
£26.00
5.0

You Crazy Fool Run

The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge, 15-18 Clarence St, Staines TW18 4SU
17 Aug 25
£27.00 - £35.00

Dulwich Park 5k & 10k

London, Greater London
17 Aug 25
£28.00 - £142.00

Medal Madness - Summer 2025

Heanor, Derbyshire
17 Aug 25
£29.00
5.0
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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.