England, UK · 5K
5K Races in England, UK
England, UK currently has 97 upcoming 5Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Bath, Kettering, Wellingborough and London have the largest concentration of events.
November (14), May (13) and June (11) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 22 annual 5Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 97
- Active listings
- 119
- Cities with races
- 89
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Upcoming 5Ks in England, UK
All 97 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Lakeland Trails HelvellynPenrith, England5K trail run10K trail run15K trail challenge15K trail run
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ABP Southampton Marathon FestivalSouthampton, EnglandKids' 1 mile Fun Run5K10KHalf Marathon +1 more
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The Chase Trail RunWimborne, EnglandJunior (0-5 yrs): 200mJunior (6-12 yrs): 1 mileColour Run 2 miles5K +3 more
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Maverick Exmoor X-Trail RunLynton, EnglandShort: 5KMiddle: 15K21K Half Marathon42K Marathon +1 more
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Run Rabbit Trail FestivalCorby, EnglandSaturday events:Trail Mix Challenge 25K - 5K x 5Twilight 10K
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Lakeland Trails MarathonConiston, England5K trail run10K trail runHalf Marathon trail challengeHalf Marathon trail run +2 more
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Nuclear Mud Tribe RaceBrentwood, EnglandMud / OCR:Family wave 1.5K5K with 17 obstacles (7 yrs+) - solo/team
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest 5K events in England, UK
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Basingstoke Half Marathon, 10K & 5KBasingstoke, England Usually held in October · next date not announcedKids' 1 mile5K10KHalf Marathon ~1,700 runners
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Tonbridge Half Marathon,10K & 5KTonbridge, England Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10KHalf Marathon ~1,700 runners
When 5Ks happen in England, UK
- January
- 2 upcoming races
- February
- 5 upcoming races
- March
- 9 upcoming races
- April
- 6 upcoming races
- May
- 13 upcoming races
- June
- 11 upcoming races
- July
- 8 upcoming races
- August
- 8 upcoming races
- September
- 10 upcoming races
- October
- 4 upcoming races
- November
- 14 upcoming races
- December
- 7 upcoming races
England cities with the most 5Ks
- Bath
- 4 upcoming races
- Kettering
- 3 upcoming races
- Wellingborough
- 3 upcoming races
- London
- 2 upcoming races
- Peterborough
- 2 upcoming races
- Andover
- 2 upcoming races
- Birmingham
- 2 upcoming races
- Bolton
- 2 upcoming races
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 5Ks are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Basingstoke Half Marathon, 10K & 5KBasingstoke, England Usually held in October · next date not announcedKids' 1 mile5K10KHalf Marathon ~1,700 runners
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Tonbridge Half Marathon,10K & 5KTonbridge, England Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10KHalf Marathon ~1,700 runners
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Abington Festival of RunningCambridge, England Usually held in October · next date not announced2K Fun Run5K10K
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AEPG Great Eastern RunPeterborough, England Usually held in October · next date not announced5KHalf Marathon
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Chasewater Trail Half Marathon & 10KBrownhills, England Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10KHalf Marathon
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Duxford DashCambridge, England Usually held in October · next date not announced5K (1 x lap)10K (2 x laps)
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FOBS 5K Trail Run & Colour RunCorsham, England Usually held in October · next date not announced800m Colour Run5K Trail Run
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Guildford 5K & 10KGuildford, England Usually held in October · next date not announcedKids' 2K5K10K
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Macclesfield Running FestivalMacclesfield, England Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10KHalf Marathon
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Maverick South Downs Trail RunHorndean, England Usually held in October · next date not announcedShort: 5KMiddle: 9K21K Half Marathon42K Marathon +1 more
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MCTF 10km & 5km Run The Track: Brierley HillBrierley Hill, England Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K
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MCTF 10km & 5km Run The Track: SwindonSwindon, England Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K
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Midland Mencap's Sutton Park ChallengeSutton Coldfield, England Usually held in October · next date not announced1K - fun run5K - run/walk10K - run/walk
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Run BournemouthBournemouth, England Usually held in October · next date not announcedSaturday:Kids' 1K (3-6 yrs)Junior 1.5K (6-8 yrs)Junior 2K (9-12 yrs) +1 more
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Sapiston 5K & 10K Trail RunBury Saint Edmunds, England Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K
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Terry Fox Run UK: WrexhamLondon, England Usually held in October · next date not announcedRun/Walk/Bike:2.5K5K
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Thompson Millennium Green 10K & 5KThetford, England Usually held in October · next date not announced5K fun run10K run
5Ks in nearby regions
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 4 min read Diplo's Run Club 2026-27: Every City, Date and Course Diplo's Run Club is a 5K with a post-race concert. Every US date for 2026-27 (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix), start times and courses.
- 9 min read What's a Good 5K Time? Average Running Speed by Age and Sex Good 5K times by age and sex, from beginner to elite, and the average running speed in mph and km/h from the mile to the marathon, from the standards our free tool uses.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
5K Races in England, UK: common questions
- How many 5Ks are there in England, UK?
- RaceRove currently lists 97 upcoming 5Ks in England, UK with a confirmed date, plus 22 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a 5K?
- A 5K is 3.1 miles (5 kilometres).
- Which England cities have the most 5Ks?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Bath (4), Kettering (3), Wellingborough (3), London (2) and Peterborough (2).
- When is 5K season in England, UK?
- Of the upcoming 5Ks listed, the busiest months are November (14), May (13) and June (11).
- What is the biggest 5K in England, UK?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a 5K listed in England, UK is the Basingstoke Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, with about 1,700 runners across all of its distances.
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