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5K races in Europe
Compare 5k races across Europe and choose where to compete next. Compare 512 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Events to explore include Christmas Cracker Glasgow, Sunrise To Sunset Challenge and CIYMS Festive 5K Run.
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1,158 listed events · 512 with upcoming dates · 2 upcoming featured races
Upcoming 5k races
512 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Christmas Cracker Glasgow
SCOGlasgow, Scotland
Christmas Cracker Glasgow — Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Sunrise To Sunset Challenge
ENGSundorne, Midlands
Sunrise To Sunset Challenge — Shrewsbury Cycle Track, Sundorne. Listed on runABC (Midlands).
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
CIYMS Festive 5K Run
NIRBelfast
CIYMS Festive 5K Run — an officially published 5K fixture at Belmont Park, Belfast.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Wisent Winter Trail
NEDApeldoorn, Netherlands
Wisent Winter Trail in Apeldoorn, with every timed public running distance supported by its organiser or authorised registration source.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Tom Brennan Memorial 5K 2027
IRLCastleknock, County Dublin
Tom Brennan Memorial 5K 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Phoenix Park, Castleknock.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
ACORN South By Five — Bellahouston Park 2027
SCOGlasgow, Glasgow City
ACORN South By Five — Bellahouston Park 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Bellahouston Park, Glasgow.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Great Perthshire Last Mince Pie Run
SCOPerth, Perth and Kinross
Great Perthshire Last Mince Pie Run — North Inch Park, Perth. Listed on runABC (Australia).
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Oundle New Year 10K & 5K 2027
ENGOundle, Northamptonshire
Oundle New Year 10K & 5K 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Oundle Primary School, Oundle.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Run Aintree Half Marathon, 10K & 5K — January 2027
ENGLiverpool, Merseyside
Run Aintree Half Marathon — Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Togher AC 5k
IRLCork
5K running event in Cork.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Battersea Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — January 2027
ENGLondon, Greater London
Battersea Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — January 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Battersea Park, London.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Run Forest Run: Loughgall 5K 2027
NIRLoughgall, County Armagh
Run Forest Run: Loughgall 5K 2027 — Loughgall Country Park, Loughgall.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Wild Deer Harewood House Trail Runs
ENGLeeds, North of England
Wild Deer Harewood House Trail Runs — Harewood House, Leeds. Listed on runABC (North of England).
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Bewl New Year 10K & 5K 2027
ENGLamberhurst, Kent
Bewl New Year 10K & 5K 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Bewl Water, Lamberhurst.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Victoria Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
ENGTower Hamlets, South of England
RunThrough 5K, 10K and half marathon races in Victoria Park. Select a dated race page to check the programme and enter.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
The Slothful Run
ENGRoss-on-Wye, Herefordshire
The Slothful Run at Pengethley Manor, with a choice of running distances.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
The Proud Run
ENGRoss-on-Wye, Herefordshire
The Proud Run at Pengethley Manor, with a choice of running distances.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
The Lusty Run
ENGRoss-on-Wye, Herefordshire
The Lusty Run at Pengethley Manor, with a choice of running distances.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
The Angry Run
ENGRoss-on-Wye, Herefordshire
The Angry Run at Pengethley Manor, with a choice of running distances.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
The Gluttonous Run
ENGRoss-on-Wye, Herefordshire
The Gluttonous Run at Pengethley Manor, with a choice of running distances.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Haldon Night
ENGDevon, South of England
Haldon Night — Haldon Forest, Exeter, Devon. Listed on runABC (South of England).
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
The Greedy Run
ENGRoss-on-Wye, Herefordshire
The Greedy Run at Pengethley Manor, with a choice of running distances.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
ACORN South By Five — Queen's Park 2027
SCOGlasgow, Glasgow City
ACORN South By Five — Queen's Park 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Queen's Park, Glasgow.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
ATW Mallory Race Circuit Winter Runs 2027
ENGKirkby Mallory, Leicestershire
ATW Mallory Race Circuit Winter Half Marathon — Leicestershire.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Carlisle Resolution 5K / 10K
ENGCarlisle
Running event in Carlisle.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Run Heaton Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — January 2027
ENGManchester, Greater Manchester
Run Heaton Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — January 2027 — Heaton Park, Manchester.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Rutbeekcross
NEDEnschede, Netherlands
Rutbeekcross in Enschede, with every timed public running distance supported by its organiser or authorised registration source.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Scurry Around Vogrie Country Park 5K 2027
SCOGorebridge, Midlothian
Scurry Around Vogrie Country Park 5K 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Vogrie Country Park, Gorebridge.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Sherwood New Year 10K & 5K 2027
ENGEdwinstowe, Nottinghamshire
Sherwood New Year 10K & 5K 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Sherwood Pines, Edwinstowe.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
The Envious Run
ENGRoss-on-Wye, Herefordshire
The Envious Run at Pengethley Manor, with a choice of running distances.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
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