5km Races in the UK

5km races are perfect for beginners and experienced runners alike — fast, accessible and held across the UK throughout the year. From parkruns to organised 5km road and trail events.

23 upcoming 5km races found If you don't see a race listed, create a free account to add a race to the list.

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Rivington Pike

Lancashire 4 Apr 2026
Terrain Fell
Distance 5.2km
Ascent 213m
Location Lancashire
☆☆☆☆☆
0.0 (0 reviews)

No Walk in the Park

South Yorkshire 4 Apr 2026
Terrain Road
Distance 5km
Ascent 39m
Location South Yorkshire
☆☆☆☆☆
0.0 (0 reviews)

Herod Farm

Derbyshire 15 Apr 2026
Terrain Fell
Distance 4.8km
Ascent 340m
Location Derbyshire
★★★★½
4.5 (2 reviews)

Tatton Park 5k

Cheshire 18 Apr 2026
Terrain Road
Distance 5km
Ascent 29m
Location Cheshire
☆☆☆☆☆
0.0 (0 reviews)

Hartcliffe Hill

South Yorkshire 28 Apr 2026
Terrain Fell
Distance 4.6km
Ascent 216m
Location South Yorkshire
★★★★☆
4.0 (1 review)

Orchan Rocks

Lancashire 28 Apr 2026
Terrain Fell
Distance 5.4km
Ascent 280m
Location Lancashire
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0.0 (0 reviews)

Piglove by the River 5k

West Yorkshire 29 Apr 2026
Terrain Trail
Distance 5km
Ascent Flat
Location West Yorkshire
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0.0 (0 reviews)

Fox and Houds

North Yorkshire 3 May 2026
Terrain Fell
Distance 15km
Ascent 605m
Location North Yorkshire
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0.0 (0 reviews)

Five Trig Points

Lancashire 9 May 2026
Terrain Fell
Distance 30.5km
Ascent 914m
Location Lancashire
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0.0 (0 reviews)

Bilsdale

North Yorkshire 10 May 2026
Terrain Fell
Distance 18.2km
Ascent 950m
Location North Yorkshire
☆☆☆☆☆
0.0 (0 reviews)

Caradoc Classic

Shropshire 13 May 2026
Terrain Fell
Distance 5.6km
Ascent 268m
Location Shropshire
☆☆☆☆☆
0.0 (0 reviews)

Stride Through The Woods

Greater Manchester 13 May 2026
Terrain Mixed
Distance 5k
Ascent 281 ft
Location Greater Manchester
☆☆☆☆☆
0.0 (0 reviews)

Mid Cheshire Spring 5k

Cheshire 22 May 2026
Terrain Road
Distance 5km
Ascent 19m
Location Cheshire
☆☆☆☆☆
0.0 (0 reviews)

Craggrunner Sprint 5k #4

Lancashire 13 Jun 2026
Terrain Road
Distance 5km
Ascent Flat
Location Lancashire
☆☆☆☆☆
0.0 (0 reviews)

Craggrunner Sprint 5k #3

Lancashire 13 Jun 2026
Terrain Road
Distance 5km
Ascent Flat
Location Lancashire
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0.0 (0 reviews)

Craggrunner Sprint 5k #2

Lancashire 13 Jun 2026
Terrain Road
Distance 5km
Ascent Flat
Location Lancashire
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0.0 (0 reviews)

Moleside

Lancashire 16 Jun 2026
Terrain Fell
Distance 5km
Ascent 400m
Location Lancashire
☆☆☆☆☆
0.0 (0 reviews)

Sale Sizzler #1

Greater Manchester 18 Jun 2026
Terrain Road
Distance 5km
Ascent Flat
Location Greater Manchester
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0.0 (0 reviews)

Harden Moss

West Yorkshire 20 Jun 2026
Terrain Fell
Distance 5km
Ascent 180m
Location West Yorkshire
☆☆☆☆☆
0.0 (0 reviews)

Media City 5k

Greater Manchester 25 Jun 2026
Terrain Road
Distance 5km
Ascent 3m
Location Greater Manchester
☆☆☆☆☆
0.0 (0 reviews)

Eccles Pike

Derbyshire 12 Aug 2026
Terrain Fell
Distance 5.2km
Ascent 260m
Location Derbyshire
★★★★☆
4.0 (1 review)

High Peak 40

Derbyshire 19 Sep 2026
Terrain Mixed
Distance 64.3km
Ascent 1767m
Location Derbyshire
☆☆☆☆☆
0.0 (0 reviews)

Macclesfield 5km

Cheshire 18 Oct 2026
Terrain Road
Distance 5km
Ascent 44m
Location Cheshire
☆☆☆☆☆
0.0 (0 reviews)

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