5K races in the United Kingdom
Find 5k races in the United Kingdom. Compare 430 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 Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit December, Santa Fun Run Farleigh Hospice and Watford Mencap Santa Dash.
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721 listed events · 430 with upcoming dates · 2 upcoming featured races
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430 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit December
ENGChichester, West Sussex
Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit December — Chichester, West Sussex.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Santa Fun Run Farleigh Hospice
ENGChelmsford, Essex
10K and 5K running event in Chelmsford.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Watford Mencap Santa Dash
ENGWatford, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire
5K running event in Watford.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Phoenix Christmas Jumper Friday Run
ENGWalton on Thames, Surrey
Half, Marathon, 5K, 10K, 10mi, 3.28mi mixed running in Walton on Thames.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Crikey It's the Christmas Cracker Day 1
ENGLeeds, West Yorkshire
Crikey It's the Christmas Cracker Day 1 — Kirkstall, Leeds.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Festive Foodbank Reindeer Run
SCOGlasgow, West of Scotland
5K running event in Glasgow.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Lymm Runners Dickensian Santa Dash
ENGLymm, Cheshire
5K running event in Lymm.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Run Dorney Lake Half Marathon, 10K & 5K — December
ENGWindsor, Buckinghamshire
Run Dorney Lake Half Marathon — Windsor, Buckinghamshire.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Run Forest Run: Tollymore 5K 2026
NIRNewcastle, County Down
Run Forest Run: Tollymore 5K 2026 — Tollymore Forest Park, Newcastle.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Victoria Park Half Marathon, 10K & 5K — December
ENGLondon, Greater London
Victoria Park Half Marathon — East London.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Aberdeen Santa Run
SCOAberdeen, Scotland
Aberdeen Santa Run — Aberdeen Beach Front (Footdee end), Aberdeen. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
ACORN South By Five — Pollok Park 2026
SCOGlasgow, Glasgow City
ACORN South By Five — Pollok Park 2026 — an officially published 5K fixture at Pollok Country Park, Glasgow.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Audley Striders Festive 5K
ENGAudley, Staffordshire
Road running event in Audley, listed by England Athletics.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Barnet FC 5K & 10K
ENGCamrose Ave, London
10K and 5K running event in Camrose Ave.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Bedale Santa Run 5K 2026
ENGBedale, North Yorkshire
Bedale Santa Run 5K 2026 — an officially published 5K fixture at Bedale Park and Keepers Walk, Bedale.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Chatham Maritime Christmas Dash
ENGChatham, Kent
Road running event in Chatham, listed by England Athletics.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Crikey It's the Christmas Cracker Day 2
ENGLeeds, West Yorkshire
Crikey It's the Christmas Cracker Day 2 — Kirkstall, Leeds.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Fell em Doon 5K
ENGAshington Community Woods NE639JX
Running event. See each dated distance option for its programme and entry details.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Great Sprout Scuttle 5K & 10K
ENGScunthorpe, Lincolnshire
10K and 5K running event in Scunthorpe.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Lingwood Santa Dash
ENGLingwood, Norfolk
5K running event in Lingwood.
· Status TBC
Date checked Tue, 20 Oct 2026 · Event source ↗
Quakers RC Santa Run
ENGDarlington, County Durham
5K running event in Darlington.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Run Gateshead Hot Chocolate 5K 2026
ENGGateshead, Tyne and Wear
Run Gateshead Hot Chocolate 5K 2026 — an officially published 5K fixture at Swalwell, Gateshead.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Salcey Forest Christmas 10K & 5K 2026
ENGNorthampton, Northamptonshire
Salcey Forest Christmas 10K & 5K 2026 — an officially published 5K fixture at Salcey Forest, Northampton.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Salcey Forest Christmas 10k, 5k & Junior Fun Run
ENGNorthampton, Northamptonshire
Salcey Forest Christmas 10k, 5k & Junior Fun Run — Northampton, Northamptonshire.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Santa Dash Lingwood
ENGLingwood, Norfolk
Festive Santa dash.
Date checked Tue, 20 Oct 2026 · Event source ↗
Thetford 5K Santa Run
ENGThetford, Norfolk
5K running event in Thetford.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Lee Valley VeloPark Half Marathon — December
ENGLondon, Greater London
Lee Valley VeloPark Half Marathon — Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Phoenix Hampshire Christmas Party Run
ENGWinchester, Hampshire
Phoenix Hampshire Christmas Party Run — Winchester, Hampshire.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Run MediaCity 5K & 10K
ENGSalford, Greater Manchester
Run MediaCity 5K & 10K — Salford Quays.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Blast Running Santa & Elf Dash
SCOEdinburgh, Edinburgh & The Lothians
10K and 5K running event in Edinburgh.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
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