5K Running Events in London 2026–2027

We're absolutely delighted to be back at the wonderful Denbies Wine Estate for our summer 'Denbies Double' on our usual running weekend in August. We're kicking things off with our very popular 'Painted Cow' run inspired by the Denbies painted cows located outside the garden shop. In 2026 well be making a medal out of the 'other' cow and the medal really is epic. This is one of our timed events where you choose - from 5km to 10k, half to marathon to ultra you can complete as many, or as few, laps as you like of a 5.3km, 3.28 mile, looped course around the beautiful Denbies Wine 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 bespoke finishers' medal. We also operate our uniquely flexible 'rock up and run' start times within a 1.5 hour start window, so no waiting around if you arrive early and no added pressure if you're running a bit late. If you have any special start time requirements then just get in touch because depending on the distance you are planning to run we can pretty much accommodate all start time requests. Whilst Phoenix Running is very much about the bling and our medals are second to none, we're also acutely conscious that events can be expensive to enter and times are tough right now. We're now in our 11th year of fixed prices for our standard themed events, but to try and do our bit we're trailing a 'no medal' entry option at a flat £22. We cover our base costs, you get a run with all the usual Phoenix support, epic aid station, same day results published, athletes profiles, Phoenix World, digital BIBs, digital finishers certificates, etc, etc but without a medal we can keep the price low for this entry option. 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 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. Off road trail, through the wine estate with the odd hill thrown in. Undulating and hilly.

We're absolutely delighted to be back at the wonderful Denbies Wine Estate for our summer Prosecco Run and our usual running weekend in August. It's not all about wine this weekend because they do a rather lovely Prosecco too! What more could you want - Prosecco and running! We'll also have a brand new colour version of the epic medal. This is one of our timed events where you choose - from 5km to 10k, half to marathon to ultra you can complete as many, or as few, laps as you like of a 5.3km, 3.28 mile, looped course around the beautiful Denbies Wine 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 bespoke finishers' medal. We also operate our uniquely flexible 'rock up and run' start times within a 1 hour start window, so no waiting around if you arrive early and no added pressure if you're running a bit late. If you have any special start time requirements then just get in touch because depending on the distance you are planning to run we can pretty much accommodate all start time requests. Whilst Phoenix Running is very much about the bling and our medals are second to none, we're also acutely conscious that events can be expensive to enter and times are tough right now. We're now in our 9th year of fixed prices for our standard themed events, but to try and do our bit we're trailing a 'no medal' entry option at a flat £22. We cover our base costs, you get a run with all the usual Phoenix support, epic aid station, same day results published, athletes profiles, Phoenix World, digital BIBs, digital finishers certificates, etc, etc but without a medal we can keep the price low for this entry option. 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 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. Off road trail, through the wine estate with the odd hill thrown in. Undulating and hilly.

Join us for the Chase The Sun Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 5k & 10k on Wednesday 12th August 2026 Come and run a chip timed 5k or 10k through the incredible grounds of the South Park in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. This course is not only flat and fast, but also inspiring. The RunThrough Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 5k & 10k event is a great opportunity for a quick time and a fun morning out with a unique themed medal waiting for you at the finish! Included is a themed medal, water and goodies! Each kilometre is accurately marked out with distance flags and we have plenty of helpers to keep you on track and to encourage you on your way to the finish. Come and enjoy the day with us; we hope to see you there! Race Distance & Start Times 7:00 pm - 5k & 10k 5k | Elevation - 3m | Laps - 2 | Terrain - Tarmac 10k | Elevation - 3m | Laps - 4 | Terrain - Tarmac Race End 8:30 pm

Join us at the Lee Valley Velo Park Half Maathon, 10 Miles, 10k, 5k, 1 Mile & Junior Race on Saturday 15th August 2026 The Lee Valley VeloPark series returns on Saturday 15th August 2026, offering you a chance to run a Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 10k, 5k or Mile on this unique and gently undulating Moto GP styled circuit. The Lee Valley VeloPark’s one-mile floodlit road circuit is the perfect course to test yourself over a new distance or check your pacing with each mile split chip timed for you to view after the race. As one of the London 2012 Olympic venues, you can’t help but feel inspired to give it your all on this course as we are there to cheer you all the way round to the finish!!

Regent's Park is the perfect setting for a fast and traffic-free Sunday morning 10k or 5K. The course covers an accurately measured 5k route wholly within the park and attracts runners of all abilities. Runners doing the 10k distance will do 2 laps of the course.

BATTERSEA PARK CHASE THE SUN 5K & 10K – WEDNESDAY 19TH AUGUST 2026 Battersea Park is one of London’s most picturesque parks and has been a favourite course for those wanting to run a PB! The course is totally flat, offering the perfect opportunity to push yourself to a personal best. Starting and finishing at the Parks Bandstand this course laps the park making it easy to follow and great for any spectators to catch you flying around the course. COURSE = Flat tarmac terrain, 2 laps (5k) or 4 laps (10k) of the park As always with RunThrough, you will each get a themed medal, water and post race snacks on the day. Each kilometre is accurately marked out with signposts and we have plenty of helpers to keep you on track and to encourage you on your way to the finish. Come and enjoy the day with us; we hope to see you there! CHIP TIMING USED FOR AN ACCURATE START TO FINISH TIME!

Join us at the Regent's Park 5k & 10k on Saturday 29th August 2026 RunThrough are excited to return to the incredible Regent’s Park; one of London’s Royal Parks situated in North-West London. Regent’s Park is home to ZSL London Zoo; you may even catch a glance of some animals along the way! The flat nature of the course offers a great opportunity for a chip-times personal best! Each kilometre is accurately marked out with distance markers and we have plenty of helpers to keep you on track and to encourage you on your way to the finish.

Join us for RunThrough Dulwich Park 1 Mile, 5k, 10k & Half Marathon on Day Date Month Year Join us for a fast and scenic run through one of London’s most picturesque parks. The smooth paths and gentle turns make this course ideal for all abilities, whether you are chasing a PB or enjoying a relaxed morning run. Finish strong, collect your uniquely designed medal, and soak up the event village buzz with refreshments and partner giveaways. Secure your spot and make a great start to your day in Dulwich Park. Race Distance & Start Times 5k – 10:00 am 10k – 10:10 am Hm - 9:30am 1 Mile - 9:00am Laps 5k – 3 laps 10k – 6 laps HM - 12 laps with out and back 1 Mile - 1 lap Note: its minimum age is 11, so NOT a junior race, but aimed at adults wanting to try out or get a fast time over the shorter distance- similar to a 5k! Included in the entry: Unique themed medal Free race photos Chip-timed results Post-race goodies Each kilometre is accurately marked with distance flags and our friendly marshals will guide and cheer you all the way to the finish. With RunThrough you can expect a friendly team of marshals to help guide you round the course and cheer you on to the finish, a lively and well-serviced event village with plenty of food and drink options including free goodies from our partners at the finish line after your hard effort. We cannot wait to welcome you to Dulwich Park.

Take on our superb Richmond Park 5k, 10k and half marathon around this gorgeous venue. Places are limited so just say yes, get excited and be part of this superb event. A chance to lace up those shoes, get motivated, focus on training and run this event with us. There will be loads of great entry benefits including a super cool medal, sweets, drinks and a load of fun! The 5k is one lap, the 10k is two and the half marathon is 4 laps.

BATTERSEA PARK CHASE THE SUN 5K & 10K – WEDNESDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 2026 Battersea Park is one of London’s most picturesque parks and has been a favourite course for those wanting to run a PB! The course is totally flat, offering the perfect opportunity to push yourself to a personal best. Starting and finishing at the Parks Bandstand this course laps the park making it easy to follow and great for any spectators to catch you flying around the course. COURSE = Flat tarmac terrain, 2 laps (5k) or 4 laps (10k) of the park As always with RunThrough, you will each get a themed medal, water and post race snacks on the day. Each kilometre is accurately marked out with signposts and we have plenty of helpers to keep you on track and to encourage you on your way to the finish. Come and enjoy the day with us; we hope to see you there! CHIP TIMING USED FOR AN ACCURATE START TO FINISH TIME!

The series finale is short, sharp, and decisive. The Speed Test is a flat out 5K where there’s nowhere to hide and no time to recover. Every second matters. This is the FINAL race in the series: each race can be entered individually Four Races. Four Tests. One Champion. 🏆 The 2026 Best Race Series, in partnership with adidas, is now live. Take on 10K, Half Marathon, 60‑Minute Track, and 5K challenges across the year. ​ Four races designed to push every part of your running: threshold, endurance, limits, and speed. Complete all four races to compete for end of series prizes, exclusive recognition, and your title as Best Race Series Champion!

The challenge is back on for 2026 - Who will reign supreme - City or Wharf? It's time to get competitive and challenge not only yourself but also your corporate competitors. Awards up for grabs are: Fastest individuals (M&F); fastest relay team; largest company entry, as well as fastest company teams - M/F/Mixed teams (combined company results generated from our timing system). Timings - 10k individual run 6pm - Team Relay 6.05pm - 5k run 6.20pm This is how it works: 1. Enter individually into the 5k or 10k race 2. Enter as a team of 2 for our team 10k relay event: £20 per person (PLEASE enter both team members. Teams can be made up of any gender. Each participant runs 5k. Company placings for fastest teams require minimum of 4 people from any one company in order to show in the team results. Every entrant receives full race chip timing, an awesome CityvWharf medal, full race day support and high fives, light refreshments post race (as well as bottled water at start/finish line). So lay the challenge down to your colleagues, your business associates, your competitors and lets get as many people together as we can from our City and Wharf districts to race for your competitive and corporate pride!

Join us for the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 5k & 10k on Saturday 19th September 2026 Come and run a chip timed 5k or 10k through the incredible grounds of the South Park in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. This course is not only flat and fast, but also inspiring. The RunThrough Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 5k & 10k event is a great opportunity for a quick time and a fun morning out with a unique themed medal waiting for you at the finish! Included is a themed medal, water and goodies! Each kilometre is accurately marked out with distance flags and we have plenty of helpers to keep you on track and to encourage you on your way to the finish. Come and enjoy the day with us; we hope to see you there! Race Distance & Start Times 09:30 am - 5k & 10k 5k | Elevation - 3m | Laps - 2 | Terrain - Tarmac 10k | Elevation - 3m | Laps - 4 | Terrain - Tarmac Race End 11:00 am

Join us for the Greenwich Park 5K, 10K & Junior Race on Saturday 19th September 2026 Settle into pace on a scenic route through historic grounds with far-reaching views across the capital. The course is clearly marked from start to finish and our marshal team will keep you motivated all the way to your medal. As the season turns, tree-lined paths and open greens create a colourful backdrop. Runners enjoy a balanced mix of gentle climbs and confident descents, plus easy access for supporters near the start and finish so you can count on cheers when it matters. Race Distance & Start Times 5k- 9:30 10 - 9:35 Juniors - 11:00

Phoenix Running Crystal Palace is inviting you to join us for 'Retro Run’ in Crystal Palace Park. Grab your family and friends for a retro run style, it’s time to move. Come join us and get this lovely medal. This timed event is where you choose - from 5km to 10k, half to marathon to ultra, you can complete as many, or as few, laps as you like of 2.65km (1.65 mile) along Crystal Palace Park. We welcome all abilities of runner - complete two lap and you're both a finisher and a winner in our eyes, or keep going and see how far you can get in the time limit of 7 hours and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers' medal. The beauty of this format is that you don't even need to decide in advance, simply come and run 2 laps and see how you feel on the day and keep on going if it feels right. The course will be well marked, minimum distance is 3.30 miles or as far as you can go in the time limit. Off road trail. A great park to run around with good tarmac and gravel pathways. Age limit - 18 years old and above. This event is licensed by Trail Running Association and will adhere to the UK Athletics rules. The course is path, we recommend road/trail shoes depending on the weather. The course features a series of gentle undulations with challenging steep sections that rise sharply, creating a dynamic and varied landscape for participants to navigate. Entries will be limited so please don't leave it too late to sign up.

Join us for the Battersea Park 10k and Half Marathon on Saturday 26th September 2026 Back by popular demand, the Battersea Park Half Marathon returns September 2026 for another flat and fast race through one of London’s most scenic parks. Ideal for runners of all abilities, the course consists of multiple laps around the tree-lined paths of Battersea Park, offering the perfect environment to chase a PB or complete your first 13.1 miles. With a supportive atmosphere and a beautiful riverside backdrop, it’s a fantastic way to welcome the spring racing season. With RunThrough you can expect a friendly team of marshals to help guide you round the course and cheer you on to the finish, a lively and well-serviced event village with plenty of food and drink options including free goodies from our partners at the finish line after your hard effort. Race Distance & Start Times 10:30 am - Half Marathon 11:15 am - 10k Terrain - Tarmac Laps 8.75 - Half Marathon 4 - 10k

Join us for Hyde Park 5k & 10k on Saturday 26th September 2026! Kick off your summer with a vibrant run in the heart of London’s historic Hyde Park. With sunshine overhead and flat paths underfoot, it’s the perfect opportunity to set a PB or enjoy a relaxed morning with friends. Enjoy the encouragement of our friendly marshals, take in the atmosphere of Hyde Park in full summer swing, and celebrate at the finish line with treats and giveaways from our partners. Race Distance & Start Times 09:30 am – 5k & 10k

Pure Running, Precisely Measured. MCTF Run The Track 5km & 10km Step onto the track and rediscover what running is really about. Our 5km and 10km races bring the sport back to its purest stage — a proper athletics track, a limited field, and every single lap that matters. Held across the country through late summer and autumn, these relaxed afternoon races run from 2pm/2:30pm with racing complete by 5:30pm, and they're open to every kind of runner — whether you're chasing a personal best or simply lacing up to enjoy the distance at your own pace. Every heat is set by expected finishing time, so you'll always be running alongside similarly paced runners, and with deliberately small fields you'll never be lost in a crowd — just you, the track, and the steady rhythm of the laps ticking by. Every runner gets the full championship treatment. Personal split-lap chip timing captures each and every lap, so you can see exactly how you paced your race from start to finish, while overall chip timing gives you a clean, accurate finish time to be proud of. Cross the line and you'll earn a bespoke medal, custom-designed for the series and yours to keep as a mark of the day. No traffic, no potholes, no getting lost — just flat, fast, honest running on a surface built for it. With early-entry places from just £17 for the 5km and £23 for the 10km, it's premium racing at a friendly price. Limited places, big atmosphere — secure your spot and run your best.

ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO GET HEALTHIER THROUGH RUNNING Join hundreds of runners at the Ealing Feeling 5k, West London's fully road closed, and UKA measured 5k. Date 09:00am on Sunday 27th September 2026.- just after the Ealing Half Marathon start! Location: Walpole Park, Ealing W5 The Ealing Feeling 5k aims to raise awareness on the importance of health and well being and encourage people to get healthier through running activities in the community. They strongly believe that regular running activities and being active can support our health and mental well-being. They aim to lead by example through our running campaign. Join us in this campaign and run with us.  Starting along side the Ealing Half Marathon, come and be part of the day at our new community 5k - Race Village and Start – Walpole Park, Ealing W5. - A true community race to help benefit We Run Ealing, our not-for-profit arm & Nepal Run - West London’s biggest running event - Fully road closed - For all abilities  Secure your place and set your next goal for this year. Entry fees are non-refundable. Race places are non-deferrable. Race places are non-transferable after the cut off date stated on our FAQs