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5K races around the world

Build your racing calendar, close to home or further afield. Compare 2,387 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 Aachener Weiher parkrun, Abbey Park parkrun and Abbot’s Wood parkrun.

Start with a continent, including Europe, Oceania and Africa, or browse the other locations below.

Find parkrun locations and distinguish 5K events from 2K junior events using the distance labels.

2,390 listed events · 2,387 with upcoming dates · 12 upcoming featured races

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Upcoming 5k races

2387 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.

Featured races worldwide

AthRecs editorial selections and events recorded in major or final series. These are also included by date in the calendar above.

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.

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Africa229 recorded eventsAsia60 recorded eventsEurope1312 recorded eventsNorth America169 recorded eventsOceania619 recorded eventsSouth America1 recorded events

Choosing a race away from home

The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Norwich (5), Warszawa (5), København (3). 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 worldwide

What should I check before a parkrun event in World?

Check the individual event’s course page, start time and cancellation notices. A regular weekly schedule does not confirm that every future date will take place.

Which 5k races are coming up in the world?

Aachener Weiher parkrun is listed for 24 October 2026. Abbey Park parkrun is listed for 24 October 2026. Abbot’s Wood parkrun is listed for 24 October 2026. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.

Where can I find race entry details for the world?

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.