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.

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Holme Moss

West Yorkshire 26 Jul 2026
Terrain Fell
Distance 28.6km
Ascent 1285m
Location West Yorkshire
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0.0 (0 reviews)

Heart of the Lakes

Lancashire 30 Jul 2026
Terrain Fell
Distance 14.5km
Ascent 915m
Location Lancashire
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0.0 (0 reviews)

Eccles Pike

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

Ellesmere Port RC 5K

Cheshire 12 Aug 2026
Terrain Road
Distance 5km
Ascent Fla
Location Cheshire
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0.0 (0 reviews)

Ruthin Evening 5k

Denbighshire 2 Sep 2026
Terrain Road
Distance 5km
Ascent 75m
Location Denbighshire
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0.0 (0 reviews)

Cronkley Fell Race

County Durham 12 Sep 2026
Terrain Fell
Distance 17.1km
Ascent 560m
Location County Durham
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0.0 (0 reviews)

High Peak 40

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

Macclesfield 5km

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

Liverpool Santa Dash

Merseyside 6 Dec 2026
Terrain Road
Distance 5km
Ascent Flat
Location Merseyside
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0.0 (0 reviews)

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