Browse upcoming 5k events across the UK. Find your next race, compare prices and enter online.
5K Running Events Across the UK
The 5K is the UK's most popular race distance — perfect for beginners and experienced runners alike. Browse 5K running events from across the country, compare prices and dates, and enter online. Whether you're after a timed road race or a relaxed fun run, there's a 5K for you.
A typical 5K time ranges from 20 to 40 minutes depending on fitness level. Beginners usually complete a 5K in 30–40 minutes, while experienced runners may finish in under 25 minutes.
Is a 5K good for beginners?
Yes — the 5K (3.1 miles) is the most popular beginner race distance. Many people train for their first 5K using Couch to 5K programmes, which take around 9 weeks.
How much do 5K events cost?
Entry fees for UK 5K events typically range from free (parkrun) to £15–£30 for organised timed races. Charity and themed events may charge more.
We're delighted to have been invited back to the wonderful Hurtwood Park Estate for another Dragon's Eye event. We'll have our epic aid station set up just behind the beautiful main building with great access to the polo club facilities and the route is a stunning loop around the estate.
This is a multi-distance event - from 5km to 10k, half to marathon to ultra, you can complete as many, or as few, laps of a looped course around the beautiful Hurtwood Park Estate within the overall 7 hour time limit. We welcome all abilities of runner - complete one loop and you're both a finisher and a winner in our eyes, or keep going and see how far you can get in the full 7 hour time limit and everyone gets the fabulous finishers' medal. The medal is one of our epic bespoke designs and you're not going to want to miss this one.
Not sure? Well the beauty of this format is that you don't even need to decide in advance - simply come and run a lap and see how you feel on the day and keep on going if it feels right.
Places will be strictly limited so don't leave it too late to enter.
Minimum distance is 2.62 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. Off road trail, mostly flat through the estate.