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5K races around the world
Build your racing calendar, close to home or further afield. Compare 811 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 Peacehaven Trail Series 10K & 5K 2027, Peterborough Running Festival — June 2027 and Race for Life Ayr 5K 2027.
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Peacehaven Trail Series 10K & 5K 2027
ENGPeacehaven, East Sussex
Peacehaven Trail Series 10K & 5K 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Telscombe Playing Fields, Peacehaven.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Peterborough Running Festival — June 2027
ENGPeterborough, Cambridgeshire
Peterborough Running Festival — June 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Nene Park, Peterborough.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Race for Life Ayr 5K 2027
SCOAyr, South Ayrshire
Race for Life Ayr 5K 2027 — an officially confirmed in-person 5K at The Low Green.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Race For Life Croydon
ENGCroydon, South of England
Race For Life Croydon — Lloyd Park, Croydon. Listed on runABC (South of England).
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Race For Life Tatton Park
ENGKnutsford, North of England
Race For Life Tatton Park — Tatton Park, Knutsford. Listed on runABC (North of England).
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Birmingham Running Festival — July 2027
ENGSutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Birmingham Running Festival — July 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Race for Life Cambridge
ENGCambridge, Cambridgeshire
Race for Life Cambridge at Jesus Green, Cambridgeshire. Choose 5K, 10K and walk, jog or run to support Cancer Research UK. The organiser publishes a…
Start published on Cancer Research UK’s distance-specific 2027 event page.
Date checked Wed, 21 Oct 2026 · Event source ↗
Race for Life Rhyl 5K 2027
WALRhyl, Denbighshire
Race for Life Rhyl 5K 2027 — an officially confirmed in-person 5K at The Arena.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Race for Life Salisbury 5K 2027
ENGSalisbury, Wiltshire
Race for Life Salisbury 5K 2027 — an officially confirmed in-person 5K at Hudson's Field.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Souter Lighthouse Summer Trail Runs
ENGSouth Tyneside, Tyne and Wear
Souter Lighthouse Summer Trail Runs at Souter Lighthouse in South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear. Choose from 5K, 10K.
Start time confirmed by the organiser.
Date checked Wed, 21 Oct 2026 · Event source ↗
Noche Trail Runs
USAJunction, Texas
Night trail races in the rocky hills of South Llano River State Park.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Ilkley Half Marathon & 5K
ENGIlkley, West Yorkshire
Running event in Ilkley.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Run Aintree 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — July 2027
ENGLiverpool, Merseyside
Run Aintree 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — July 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Mount Rainier Trail Events
USAWashington
Mountain trail races at Crystal Mountain Resort, including a half marathon, downhill 10K and uphill 5K.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Battersea Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — July 2027
ENGLondon, Greater London
Battersea Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — July 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Battersea Park, London.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Draycote Water Running Festival — July 2027
ENGRugby, Warwickshire
Draycote Water Running Festival — July 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Draycote Water, Rugby.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Inflatable 5K Cheshire
ENGCheshire, North of England
Inflatable 5K Cheshire — Clay House Farm, Knutsford, Cheshire. Listed on runABC (North of England).
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Night Claw
USAGlen Rose, Texas
Night trail races and timed challenges around Dinosaur Valley State Park.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Race for Life Lincoln
ENGLincoln, Lincolnshire
Race for Life Lincoln at Lincolnshire Showground, Lincolnshire. Choose 3K, 5K, 10K and walk, jog or run to support Cancer Research UK. The organiser…
Start published on Cancer Research UK’s distance-specific 2027 event page.
Date checked Wed, 21 Oct 2026 · Event source ↗
Tatton Park 5K & 10K — July 2027
ENGKnutsford, Cheshire
Tatton Park 5K & 10K — July 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Tatton Park, Knutsford.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Austin Solstice Circuit
USASpicewood, Texas
Evening, overnight and morning loop races at Pace Bend Park.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Cal Tri Williamsburg Runs
USAWilliamsburg, Virginia
Cal Tri Williamsburg Runs in Williamsburg, United States.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Race for Life Chelmsford
ENGChelmsford, Essex
Race for Life Chelmsford at Hylands Park, Essex. Choose 3K, 5K, 10K and walk, jog or run to support Cancer Research UK. The organiser publishes a…
Start published on Cancer Research UK’s distance-specific 2027 event page.
Date checked Wed, 21 Oct 2026 · Event source ↗
Race for Life Colchester 5K 2027
ENGColchester, Essex
Race for Life Colchester 5K 2027 — an officially confirmed in-person 5K at Lower Castle Park.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Run Northumberland Hexham 5K 2027
ENGHexham, Northumberland
Run Northumberland Hexham 5K 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Hexham, Hexham.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Life Style Sports Park West 5K & 10K
IRLDublin, County Dublin
Life Style Sports Park West 5K 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Park West, Dublin.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Chase the Sun Victoria Park 5K — July 2027
ENGLondon, Greater London
Chase the Sun Victoria Park 5K — July 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Victoria Park, London.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Bucovina Ultra Rocks by UTMB
ROUCâmpulung Moldovenesc
Bucovina Ultra Rocks by UTMB — an official UTMB World Series Event.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Brandon Bay Run
IRLFahamore, County Kerry
Brandon Bay Run 5K 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Brandon Bay, Fahamore.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Inflatable 5K Coventry
ENGCoventry, Midlands
Inflatable 5K Coventry — University of Warwick, Coventry. Listed on runABC (Midlands).
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
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