5K races in Kent, England
Find 5k races in Kent, England. Compare 6 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 Lucky Dip Challenge, Chatham Maritime Christmas Dash and Bewl New Year 10K & 5K 2027.
9 listed events · 6 with upcoming dates
Upcoming 5k races
6 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Lucky Dip Challenge
ENGGravesend, Kent
Half, Marathon, 5K, 10K, 10mi, 3.28mi mixed running in Gravesend.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Chatham Maritime Christmas Dash
ENGChatham, Kent
Road running event in Chatham, listed by England Athletics.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Bewl New Year 10K & 5K 2027
ENGLamberhurst, Kent
Bewl New Year 10K & 5K 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Bewl Water, Lamberhurst.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Oliver Fisher 10K & 5K 2027
ENGSittingbourne, Kent
Oliver Fisher 10K & 5K 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Milton Creek Country Park, Sittingbourne.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Race for Life Folkestone 5K 2027
ENGFolkestone, Kent
Race for Life Folkestone 5K 2027 — an officially confirmed in-person 5K at The Leas.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Hawkhurst 10K & 5K 2027
ENGHawkhurst, Kent
Hawkhurst 10K & 5K 2027 — an officially published 10K fixture at The Moor, Hawkhurst.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
ATW Neon Run 5K & 10K 2026
ENGGravesend, Kent
ATW Neon Run 5K & 10K 2026 — an officially published 5K fixture at Cyclopark, Gravesend.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Howletts Cheetah 5K 2026
ENGCanterbury, Kent
Howletts Cheetah 5K 2026 — an officially published 5K fixture at Howletts Wild Animal Park, Canterbury.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Run Kent Tonbridge Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
ENGTonbridge, Kent
Run Kent Tonbridge — closed-road half marathon, 10K and 5K races from The Judd School.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in Kent
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Chatham (1), Folkestone (1), Gravesend (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about 5k races in Kent
Which 5k races are coming up in Kent, England?
Lucky Dip Challenge is listed for 5 December 2026 (status to be confirmed). Chatham Maritime Christmas Dash is listed for 13 December 2026 (status to be confirmed). Bewl New Year 10K & 5K 2027 is listed for 10 January 2027. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
Where can I find race entry details for Kent, England?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.