Trail 5k races in the United Kingdom
Find trail 5k races in the United Kingdom. Compare 80 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 Dunkertons 5K Night Trail, Telford Town Park Dark Run and Piglove By The River 5K & 10K Autumn.
Narrow your search to England, Scotland and Wales, or browse the other locations below.
111 listed events · 80 with upcoming dates
Upcoming 5k races
80 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Dunkertons 5K Night Trail
ENGCheltenham, Midlands
Dunkertons 5K Night Trail — Dowdeswell Park Street, Cheltenham. Listed on runABC (Midlands).
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Telford Town Park Dark Run
ENGTelford, Midlands
Telford Town Park Dark Run — Telford Town Park, Telford. Listed on runABC (Midlands).
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Piglove By The River 5K & 10K Autumn
ENGLeeds, North of England
Piglove By The River 5K & 10K Autumn — Clarence Rd, Leeds. Listed on runABC (North of England).
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Halloween 5K Durham
ENGCounty Durham, North of England
Halloween 5K Durham — Community Centre, Trimdon Grange, County Durham. Listed on runABC (North of England).
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Irchester Spooktacular
ENGLittle Irchester, Midlands
Irchester Spooktacular — Irchester Country Park, Little Irchester. Listed on runABC (Midlands).
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Brutal Halloween
ENGBordon, Hampshire
6.6K, 5K, 10K trail running in Bordon.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Lakeland Trails Helvellyn 5K, 10K & 15K
ENGLake District, Cumbria
Lakeland Trails Helvellyn 5K, 10K & 15K — Jenkins Field, Glenridding, Lake District. Listed on runABC.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Linacre Infini Trail Run
ENGChesterfield, North of England
Linacre Infini Trail Run — Linacre Reservoirs, Chesterfield. Listed on runABC (North of England).
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Mugdock Country Park Running Festival 2026
SCOMilngavie, East Dunbartonshire
Mugdock Country Park Running Festival 2026 — an officially published 5K fixture at Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Anglesey Trail Half Marathon & 10K
WALAnglesey, Wales
Anglesey Trail Half Marathon & 10K — Newborough Forest, Anglesey. Listed on runABC (North of England).
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Scurry Around Tentsmuir Forest Trail Running Festival
SCOTayport, Fife
Scurry Around Tentsmuir Forest Half Marathon — Tayport, Fife.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Shepshed 7
ENGShepshed, Leicestershire
7mi, 5K trail running in Shepshed.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Grim Reservoir Dogs
ENGOtley, North of England
Grim Reservoir Dogs — Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir, Otley. Listed on runABC (North of England).
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Phoenix Manchester Wings of Remembrance
ENGOldham, Greater Manchester
Half, Marathon, 5K, 10K, 10mi, 3.3mi trail running in Oldham.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →The Lobster Lollop 2026
ENGPadstow, England
The Lobster Lollop 2026 — Padstow. Listed on Results Base (Trail run).
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Bath Skyline Run Sunday
ENGBath, Somerset
10K and 5K running event in Bath.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Last Drop 5K
ENGBolton, Greater Manchester
5K running event in Bolton.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Vogrie Country Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
SCOGorebridge, Midlothian
Vogrie Country Park Half Marathon — Gorebridge, Midlothian.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →World Diabetes Day Run
ENGBlackpool, Lancashire
Half, Marathon, 5K, 10K, 3.1K trail running in Blackpool.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Maverick Exposure Lights Dark Castle
ENGWareham, Dorset
15K, 5K, 11K trail running in Wareham.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Gavin Duffy Memorial 5K
ENGBillingham
Trail running event in Billingham. Programme and contact checked on 12 October 2026.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill 5K 2026
SCOEdinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill 5K 2026 — an officially published 5K fixture at Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill, Edinburgh.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Sherwood Christmas 10K & 5K 2026
ENGEdwinstowe, Nottinghamshire
Sherwood Christmas 10K & 5K 2026 — an officially published 5K fixture at Sherwood Pines, Edwinstowe.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Star Backyard Peaslake
ENGSurrey, South of England
Star Backyard Peaslake — Peaslake Community Hall, Peaslake, Surrey. Listed on runABC (South of England).
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Cluny Castle Running Festival
SCOInverurie, Scotland
Cluny Castle Running Festival — Cluny Castle, Inverurie. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗RTT Afan Forest Trail 10K & 5K
WALPort Talbot, Wales
RTT Afan Forest Trail 10K & 5K — Bryn Bettws Lodge, Port Talbot. Listed on runABC (South of England).
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Monsal Tinsel Trail Christmas 10K & 5K 2026
ENGBakewell, Derbyshire
Monsal Tinsel Trail Christmas 10K & 5K 2026 — an officially published 5K fixture at Bakewell Station, Bakewell.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Phoenix Manchester Feisty & Fluffy
ENGManchester, Greater Manchester
Half, Marathon, 5K, 10K, 10mi trail running in Manchester.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash
ENGGloucestershire, Midlands
Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash — Tinkley Gate National Trust Site, Woodchester, Gloucestershire. Listed on runABC (Midlands).
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Crikey It's the Christmas Cracker Day 1
ENGLeeds, West Yorkshire
Crikey It's the Christmas Cracker Day 1 — Kirkstall, Leeds.
· 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.
Bennachie Summer Series Race 4
SCOAberdeenshire, Scotland
Bennachie Summer Series Race 4 — Bennachie Visitor Centre, Pitcaple, Aberdeenshire. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Boghopper Races - Letting Off Steam
ENGWhitwell and Reepham Railway Station, Norfolk
Timed by Total Race Timing — Whitwell and Reepham Railway Station.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Bramhall Runners Foodbank 5.5K Race 3
ENGStockport, North of England
Bramhall Runners Foodbank 5.5K Race 3 — Happy Valley, Stockport. Listed on runABC (North of England).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Clowbridge 5K Autumn 1
ENGBurnley, North of England
Clowbridge 5K Autumn 1 — Rossendale Valley Sailing Club, Burnley. Listed on runABC (North of England).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Clowbridge 5K Autumn 2
ENGBurnley, North of England
Clowbridge 5K Autumn 2 — Rossendale Valley Sailing Club, Burnley. Listed on runABC (North of England).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Clowbridge 5K Autumn 3
ENGBurnley, North of England
Clowbridge 5K Autumn 3 — Rossendale Valley Sailing Club, Burnley. Listed on runABC (North of England).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Browse states, counties and areas
Choosing a race in United Kingdom
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Ross-on-Wye (8), Leeds (4), Bingley (2). 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 United Kingdom
Which trail 5k races are coming up in the United Kingdom?
Dunkertons 5K Night Trail is listed for 21 October 2026. Telford Town Park Dark Run is listed for 24 October 2026. Piglove By The River 5K & 10K Autumn is listed for 28 October 2026 (status to be confirmed). Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
Where can I find race entry details for the United Kingdom?
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.