UK 5K running events
UK 5K races
Find UK 5K races with clear entry status, upcoming dates, regions, surfaces and useful race details.
Listed races
62
Open now
41
Ballot races
0
Regions covered
12
Featured 5K race
A popular 5K to consider
Featured event
Wirral Seaside Runs 5K
Wirral · North West
Last checked: 6 Jun 2026
Next race
Wed, 29 Jul 2026
Distance
5K
Surface
Mixed
Event overview
The Wirral Seaside Runs offer a series of races throughout the year, providing a great opportunity for runners of all abilities to participate in a friendly and supportive environment. With multiple dates scheduled, participants can enjoy the scenic coastal routes while challenging themselves against the clock. Each race is designed to promote community spirit and encourage fitness, making it a popular choice among local runners. The events are held in the evenings, allowing for a vibrant atmosphere as runners take to the streets.
Showing 61 of 61 5K races · Sorted by next upcoming race date
| Race | Race date | Status | Last checked | View | Location | Surface | Flags | Overview |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park 5k | 25 Jul 2026Last race | Completed | 6 Jun 2026 | View | Victoria Park, London, London | Road | PB-friendlyBeginner-friendly | Race overview |
| Run Media City 5k | 30 Jul 2026Next race | Open | 26 Jun 2026 | View | MediaCityUK, Salford, North West | Road | PB-friendlyBeginner-friendly | Race overview |
| QA 5k | 7 Aug 2026Next race | Open | 22 Jul 2026 | View | Dunfermline, Scotland | Mixed | — | Race overview |
| Tatton Park 5k | 8 Aug 2026Next race | Open | 22 Jul 2026 | View | Tatton Park, Knutsford, North West | Road | PB-friendlyBeginner-friendly | Race overview |
| Run Dorney Lake 5k | 8 Aug 2026Next race | Open | 27 Jul 2026 | View | Dorney Lake, Windsor, South East | Road | PB-friendlyBeginner-friendly | Race overview |
| Caerphilly 5K | 9 Aug 2026Next race | Open | 27 Jun 2026 | View | Caerphilly, Wales | Road | — | Race overview |
| Chase The Sun Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 5k | 12 Aug 2026Next race | Open | 25 Jun 2026 | View | Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, London | Road | PB-friendlyBeginner-friendly | Race overview |
| Chase The Sun Battersea Park 5k | 19 Aug 2026Next race | Open | 25 Jun 2026 | View | Battersea Park, London, London | Road | PB-friendlyBeginner-friendly | Race overview |
| EPIC North Walsham 5k | 21 Aug 2026Next race | Open | 30 Jun 2026 | View | North Walsham, East of England | Mixed | — | Race overview |
| The GBR Run Bexhill 5k Series | 26 Aug 2026Next race | Open | 27 Jul 2026 | View | Bexhill, South East | Road | — | Race overview |
| Mid Cheshire 5k | 28 Aug 2026Next race | Open | 20 Jun 2026 | View | Kingsley, North West | Road | — | Race overview |
| Regent's Park 5k | 29 Aug 2026Next race | Open | 6 Jun 2026 | View | Regent's Park, London, London | Road | Beginner-friendly | Race overview |
| Leeds Running Festival 5k | 30 Aug 2026Next race | Open | 6 Jun 2026 | View | Roundhay Park, Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Mixed | Beginner-friendly | Race overview |
| Alderton 5k Run | 5 Sept 2026Next race | Open | 25 Jun 2026 | View | Alderton, Gloucestershire, South West | Road | — | Race overview |
| Run Scotland Strathclyde Autumn 5k | 6 Sept 2026Next race | Open | 14 Jun 2026 | View | Motherwell, Scotland | Road | — | Race overview |
| Lakeside 5k Series | 9 Sept 2026Next race | Open | 26 Jun 2026 | View | Lakeside North Harbour Complex, South East | Mixed | — | Race overview |
| Great North 5k | 11 Sept 2026Next race | Open | 6 Jun 2026 | View | Newcastle and Gateshead, North East | Road | PB-friendlyBeginner-friendly | Race overview |
| Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 5k | 12 Sept 2026Next race | Open | 6 Jun 2026 | View | Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, London | Road | PB-friendlyBeginner-friendly | Race overview |
| Sri Chinmoy 5K Races in Battersea Park | 15 Sept 2026Next race | Closed | 27 Jul 2026 | View | Battersea Park, London | Mixed | — | Race overview |
| Greenwich Park 5k | 19 Sept 2026Next race | Open | 7 Jul 2026 | View | Greenwich Park, London, London | Mixed | Beginner-friendly | Race overview |
| Hospice in the weald 5k | 20 Sept 2026Next race | Open | 16 Jun 2026 | View | Tunbridge Wells, South East | Road | — | Race overview |
| Letchworth 5k | 20 Sept 2026Next race | Open | 6 Jun 2026 | View | Letchworth Town Centre, South East | Road | — | Race overview |
| Howletts Cheetah 5k | 20 Sept 2026Next race | Open | 6 Jun 2026 | View | Howletts Wild Animal Park, Kent, South East | Mixed | — | Race overview |
| RNLI Llandudno 5K | 20 Sept 2026Next race | Open | 6 Jun 2026 | View | Llandudno, Wales | Road | — | Race overview |
| Hyde Park 5k | 26 Sept 2026Next race | Open | 6 Jun 2026 | View | Hyde Park, London, London | Road | PB-friendlyBeginner-friendly | Race overview |
| Run Yorkshire Roundhay 5k | 4 Oct 2026Next race | Open | 14 Jun 2026 | View | Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Mixed | — | Race overview |
| Run Heaton Park 5k | 11 Oct 2026Next race | Open | 6 Jun 2026 | View | Heaton Park, Manchester, North West | Road | Beginner-friendly | Race overview |
| AJ Bell Great South 5k | 17 Oct 2026Next race | Open | 25 Jun 2026 | View | Portsmouth, South East | Road | PB-friendlyBeginner-friendly | Race overview |
| Henley 5k | 18 Oct 2026Next race | Open | 6 Jun 2026 | View | Henley. Oxfordshire, South East | Road | — | Race overview |
| Abergele 5K | 18 Oct 2026Next race | Open | 25 Jun 2026 | View | Abergele, Pensarn, North Wales | Road | — | Race overview |
| Fleet 5k | 25 Oct 2026Next race | Open | 6 Jun 2026 | View | Fleet, South East | Road | — | Race overview |
| Run London Victoria Park 5k | 1 Nov 2026Next race | Open | 15 Jun 2026 | View | London, London | Road | — | Race overview |
| Run Alton Towers 5K | 15 Nov 2026Next race | Open | 6 Jun 2026 | View | Alton Towers Resort, Staffordshire, West Midlands | Road | Beginner-friendly | Race overview |
| Llandudno 5K Santa Dash | 5 Dec 2026Next race | Open | 6 Jun 2026 | View | Llandudno, Wales | Road | — | Race overview |
| Liverpool Santa Dash | 6 Dec 2026Next race | Open | 6 Jun 2026 | View | Liverpool, North West | Road | — | Race overview |
| Santa in the City 5K | 8 Dec 2026Next race | Open | 6 Jun 2026 | View | London, London | Road | — | Race overview |
| Run Gateshead Hot Chocolate 5k | 13 Dec 2026Next race | Open | 15 Jun 2026 | View | Swalwell, North East | Mixed | — | Race overview |
| Wimbledon Common 5k Christmas Run | 20 Dec 2026Next race | Open | 6 Jun 2026 | View | Wimbledon Common, London, London | Trail | Beginner-friendly | Race overview |
| Southampton Marathon Festival 5K | 2 May 2027Next race | Open | 6 Jun 2026 | View | Southampton, South East | Road | PB-friendlyBeginner-friendly | Race overview |
| Race for Life London - Regent's Park 5k | 8 May 2027 (Provisional)Next race | TBC | 6 Jun 2026 | View | Regent's Park, London, London | Road | Beginner-friendly | Race overview |
| Race for Life London - Finsbury Park 5k | 16 May 2027 (Provisional)Next race | Closed | 6 Jun 2026 | View | Finsbury Park, London, London | Road | Beginner-friendly | Race overview |
| Run Northumberland Alnwick Castle Trail 5k | 23 May 2027Next race | Open | 15 Jun 2026 | View | Alnwick, North East | Mixed | — | Race overview |
| Race for Life London - Battersea Park 5k | 2 Jun 2027 (Provisional)Next race | Closed | 8 Jun 2026 | View | Battersea Park, London, London | Road | PB-friendlyBeginner-friendly | Race overview |
| Chariots of Fire Beach Race | 6 Jun 2027Next race | Closed | 27 Jun 2026 | View | St Andrews, Scotland | Mixed | — | Race overview |
| Gavin Tipper 5K | 10 Jun 2027 (Provisional)Next race | Closed | 14 Jun 2026 | View | Kingswinford, West Midlands | Mixed | — | Race overview |
| Park Hall 5K | 18 Jun 2027 (Provisional)Next race | Closed | 21 Jun 2026 | View | Park Hall, West Midlands | Road | — | Race overview |
| The Misbourne 5K Trail Run | 19 Jun 2027 (Provisional)Next race | Closed | 21 Jun 2026 | View | Great Missenden, South East | Trail | — | Race overview |
| Castle Bytham 5K | 19 Jun 2027 (Provisional)Next race | Closed | 27 Jun 2026 | View | Castle Bytham, East Midlands | Trail | — | Race overview |
| 5K Martian Race | 20 Jun 2027Next race | Closed | 25 Jun 2026 | View | Horsell Common, Woking, South East | Mixed | — | Race overview |
| Romero Run 5K | 20 Jun 2027 (Provisional)Next race | Closed | 24 Jun 2026 | View | Goring-by-Sea, South East | Mixed | — | Race overview |
| The Lordstones 5k Trail | 24 Jun 2027 (Provisional)Next race | Closed | 26 Jun 2026 | View | Lordstones Country Park, Yorkshire and the Humber | Trail | — | Race overview |
| Royston in Blue 5K | 27 Jun 2027Next race | Closed | 30 Jun 2026 | View | Royston, East of England | Trail | — | Race overview |
| Cragg Challenge 5K | 27 Jun 2027Next race | Open | 24 Jun 2026 | View | Cragg, North West | Road | — | Race overview |
| Run Northumberland Coquet 5k | 4 Jul 2027 (Provisional)Next race | Closed | 7 Jul 2026 | View | Rothbury, North East | Mixed | — | Race overview |
| Race for Life Manchester 5k | 4 Jul 2027 (Provisional)Next race | Closed | 21 Jul 2026 | View | Heaton Park, Manchester, North West | Road | Beginner-friendly | Race overview |
| Shrewsbury 5k Festival | 10 Jul 2027 (Provisional)Next race | Closed | 21 Jul 2026 | View | Shrewsbury, West Midlands | Mixed | — | Race overview |
| Race for Life London - Victoria Park 5k | 10 Jul 2027 (Provisional)Next race | Closed | 21 Jul 2026 | View | Victoria Park, London, London | Road | PB-friendlyBeginner-friendly | Race overview |
| Run Northumberland Hexham 5k | 18 Jul 2027 (Provisional)Next race | Closed | 27 Jul 2026 | View | Hexham, North East | Road | — | Race overview |
| Huxley 5 Mile | 18 Jul 2027Next race | Open | 26 Jul 2026 | View | Huxley Village Hall, Chester, North West | Road | — | Race overview |
| Beat The Sunset 5K Road Race | 25 Jul 2027 (Provisional)Next race | Closed | 27 Jul 2026 | View | Targetcraft Archery West Lodge Rural Centre, Kettering, East Midlands | Road | — | Race overview |
| Race for Life London - Hyde Park 5k | 25 Jul 2027 (Provisional)Next race | Closed | 27 Jul 2026 | View | Hyde Park, London, London | Road | PB-friendlyBeginner-friendly | Race overview |
5K guide
UK 5K races calendar and guide
Looking for UK 5K races? This page lists upcoming 5K running events across the UK, with entry status, locations and useful details to help you choose the right race.
The 5K distance is one of the most popular race formats in the UK. It is accessible for beginners while still offering a strong challenge for experienced runners aiming for a personal best.
Many UK 5K races take place throughout the year, with large city events and smaller local races available. Flat road 5Ks are often ideal for fast times, while trail and mixed-surface events provide a more varied running experience.
Entry availability varies by race. Some popular 5K events sell out quickly, especially in major cities, while others remain open closer to race day. RaceScan tracks entry status and upcoming race dates so you can quickly see which races are available.
Use the filters above to compare 5K races by region, surface, month and entry type. Whether you are running your first race or targeting a PB, this page helps you find the right UK 5K event.
FAQs
FAQs about UK 5K races
How far is a 5K race?
A 5K race is 5 kilometres, which is approximately 3.1 miles.
Are 5K races good for beginners?
Yes, 5K races are a popular choice for beginners because they are achievable with basic training while still providing a rewarding challenge.
When do UK 5K races take place?
UK 5K races take place throughout the year, and many events have multiple dates or annual editions.
Which UK 5K races are best for a PB?
Flat road 5K races are usually best for personal best attempts. Look for courses with minimal elevation and good pacing support.
Do 5K races sell out?
Some popular 5K races, particularly in major cities, can sell out quickly. Many smaller events remain open longer, but entering early is recommended.