5K races in Northern Ireland
Find 5k races in Northern Ireland. Compare 8 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 Run Forest Run: Minnowburn 5K 2026, Phoenix Energy Belfast City 5K Fun Run and Run Forest Run: Gosford 5K 2026.
Narrow your search to County Armagh, Belfast and County Antrim, or browse the other locations below.
21 listed events · 8 with upcoming dates
Upcoming 5k races
8 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Run Forest Run: Minnowburn 5K 2026
NIRBelfast
Run Forest Run: Minnowburn 5K 2026 — Mary Peters Track and Minnowburn, Belfast.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Phoenix Energy Belfast City 5K Fun Run
NIRBelfast
Phoenix Energy Belfast City 5K Fun Run — an officially published 5K fixture at City Hall, Chichester Street, Belfast.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Run Forest Run: Gosford 5K 2026
NIRMarkethill, County Armagh
Run Forest Run: Gosford 5K 2026 — Gosford Forest Park, Markethill.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Run Forest Run: Tollymore 5K 2026
NIRNewcastle, County Down
Run Forest Run: Tollymore 5K 2026 — Tollymore Forest Park, Newcastle.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗CIYMS Festive 5K Run
NIRBelfast
CIYMS Festive 5K Run — an officially published 5K fixture at Belmont Park, Belfast.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Run Forest Run: Loughgall 5K 2027
NIRLoughgall, County Armagh
Run Forest Run: Loughgall 5K 2027 — Loughgall Country Park, Loughgall.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Run Forest Run: Antrim Castle Gardens 5K 2027
NIRAntrim, County Antrim
Run Forest Run: Antrim Castle Gardens 5K 2027 — Antrim Castle Gardens, Antrim.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Run Forest Run: Castlewellan 5K 2027
NIRCastlewellan, County Down
Run Forest Run: Castlewellan 5K 2027 — Castlewellan Forest Park, Castlewellan.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗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.
Annaghmore Running Festival 5K 2026
NIRAnnaghmore, County Armagh
Annaghmore Running Festival 5K 2026 — an officially confirmed in-person 5K at Annaghmore Community Hall.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Antrim Coast 5k
NIRLarne, County Antrim
Antrim Coast 5k — Larne, England. World Athletics calendar (World Athletics Label Road Races – Label).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Armagh International Road Races
NIRArmagh
Running event in Armagh.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Armagh Road Race
NIRArmagh, County Armagh
Armagh Road Race
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Brooks Armagh Road Race
NIRArmagh, County Armagh
Brooks Armagh Road Race
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Brooks Armagh Road Race
NIRArmagh, County Armagh
Brooks Armagh Road Race
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in Northern Ireland
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Belfast (3), Antrim (1), Castlewellan (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 Northern Ireland
Which 5k races are coming up in Northern Ireland?
Run Forest Run: Minnowburn 5K 2026 is listed for 31 October 2026. Phoenix Energy Belfast City 5K Fun Run is listed for 15 November 2026 (status to be confirmed). Run Forest Run: Gosford 5K 2026 is listed for 21 November 2026. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
Where can I find race entry details for Northern Ireland?
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.