There are 829 upcoming 5k races in the UK listed. Next up: Abergele 5K & 10K (Sunday, 18 October 2026), Blackdown Hill Challenge Junior (Sunday, 18 October 2026), Brewers 10k & 5k (Sunday, 18 October 2026).
Upcoming races only, soonest first. Confirm dates and entry details with the organiser.
Flat coastal races starting on the Abergele/Pensarn promenade. Enter the 5K, the 10K or both distances on the same day. Check the separate start times before booking the double.
Fernhurst · The Pavilion, Fernhurst Recreation Ground, GU27 3HY
Trail Race organised by Midhurst Milers in Fernhurst. Published options: 5km; 2km. Minimum age: 6 or older. Maximum age: 15 or younger. Online entry deadline: Friday 16th October 2026. Published meeting-location reference: ///lucky.tinny.gets.
A school fundraising event at Box Recreation Ground. The 800-metre colour run starts at 14:00, followed by an approximately 14:30 start for a marked 5K mixed-terrain run through the Bybrook Valley. Registration opens at 12:30.
A 5K fundraising run at Queen’s Park in Glasgow, in memory of Moira Jones and supporting The Moira Fund. A separate virtual participation option is also offered.
St Neots · PE19 7AB Cross Hall Road, St Neots, United Kingdom
PHOENIX - Cambridgeshire - KiSS CHARITY RUN is organised by Phoenix Running Cambridgeshire in St Neots. Entry options: Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra; NO MEDAL - Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra.
Coastal trail events from Oxwich Bay on the Gower Peninsula. The half marathon requires self-navigation; the 5K and 10K routes are marked. Starts and registration closing times differ by distance.
Road Race organised by Saintfield Striders in Saintfield. Online entry deadline: Sunday 11th October 2026 at 12:00. Published meeting-location reference: ///pasta.defrost.mainly.
Burry Port · Pembrey Country Park, Pembrey, Burry Port, SA16 0EJ
A non-competitive Halloween 5K in Pembrey Country Park. Participants can walk, jog or run through colour-powder stations. Standard and VIP packages are available.
Nelson · Steven Burke Sports Hub, Cravendale Ave, Nelson, BB9 8SJ
Road Race organised by CraggRunner in Nelson. Minimum age: 15 or older. Online entry deadline: Wednesday 21st October 2026 at 23:00. Published meeting-location reference: ///contain.reflected.towers.
Scorrier · Scorrier House Estate, Scorrier, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 5AU
Dog-friendly obstacle running at Scorrier House Estate on Saturday 24 October 2026. Choose 2.5km or 5km routes. The main non-canine obstacle event is on the following day.
Staines · The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU
Scare Bear Run 2026 is organised by Saturn Running in Staines. Entry options: 10km; 50km; 5km; Half Marathon; Marathon; Time Challenge; Ultra Marathon.
ATW Grafham 5K & 10K takes place in Grafham on 25 October 2026. Organised by Active Training World. Published venue: Grafham Water Visitors Centre. Check the organiser’s booking page for the full route, start arrangements, age requirements and current entry conditions.
Calne · Calne Community Campus, White Horse Way, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0SP
AUTUMN - Clock Change Challenge takes place in Calne on 25 October 2026. Organised by Wiltshire Council. Published venue: Calne Community Campus, White Horse Way, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0SP. Check the organiser’s booking page for the full route, start arrangements, age requirements and current entry conditions.
Edinburgh · Cramond Foreshore, Edinburgh, EH4 5, United Kingdom
Cramond Promenade 5k/10k/Half Marathon - October 2026 is organised by Up and Running Events in Edinburgh. Entry options: Half Marathon; 10k; 5k. The course surface has not been confirmed.
Scorrier · Scorrier House Estate, Scorrier, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 5AU
An obstacle-course event at Scorrier House Estate on Sunday 25 October 2026, with 2.5km, 5km and 10km routes. The courses include mud, water and obstacles. Age restrictions vary by distance; check the organiser before entering.
Leigh-on-Sea Running Festival 2026 is organised by Mammoth Events in Leigh-on-Sea. Entry options: HALF MARATHON Standard Entry; 10K Standard Entry ⌵ReadMore⌵; 5K Standard Entry. The course surface has not been confirmed.
Canicross organised by Adrenalin (North Yorkshire) Ltd in Richmond. Published options: 10 km Adult + 1 dog; 5 km Adult + 1 dog; 10 km child (no dog); 5km child (no dog); 10 km Adult (no dog); 5km Adult (no dog). Minimum age: 12 or older. Online entry deadline: Friday 23rd October 2026. Published meeting-location reference: ///huddling.conqueror.channel.
Woldingham · woldingham school marden park woldingham
Woldingham Autumn Halloween 5k & 10k Run takes place in Woldingham on 25 October 2026. Organised by 1 Mile Events (Woldingham). Published venue: woldingham school marden park woldingham. Check the organiser’s booking page for the full route, start arrangements, age requirements and current entry conditions.
Basildon · Langdon Nature Discovery Park Lower Dunton Road
Phoenix Striders Summer Series " The Halloween Special" takes place in Basildon on 27 October 2026. Organised by Phoenix Striders Walking and Running Club. Published venue: Langdon Nature Discovery Park Lower Dunton Road. Check the organiser’s booking page for the full route, start arrangements, age requirements and current entry conditions.
Leeds · Piglove By The River, Clarence Rd, Leeds LS10 1EE
Piglove By The River 10km & 5km is organised by Great Owl Running in Leeds. Entry options: Piglove by The River by Night - Autumn 10KM ; Piglove by The River by Night - Autumn 5KM .
London · The Boathouse, Serpentine Road, Hyde Park, London, London, W2 2UH
Last Friday of the Month 5k takes place in London on 30 October 2026. Organised by Serpentine RTC. Published venue: The Boathouse, Serpentine Road, Hyde Park, London, London, W2 2UH. Check the organiser’s booking page for the full route, start arrangements, age requirements and current entry conditions.
Staines · The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU
Pop Up Ghost Run takes place in Staines on 30 October 2026. Organised by Saturn Running. Published venue: The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU. Check the organiser’s booking page for the full route, start arrangements, age requirements and current entry conditions.
Blackpool · 74 Lawson Road, Blackpool, FY3 9TD, United Kingdom
Halloween 5k Herons Reach, Blackpool is organised by Fylde Coast Runners in Blackpool. Entry options: 5 km: Adult Entry. The course surface has not been confirmed.
Halloween Run is organised by CIRCUIT RUNNING EVENTS LIMITED in Northampton. Entry options: 10K; 5K; 6 HOUR CHALLENGE; HALF MARATHON; MARATHON; ULTRA MARATHON. The course surface has not been confirmed.
Edinburgh · 20 East Fettes Avenue, Edinburgh, EH4 1RU, United Kingdom
Inverleith Park 5k/10k - October 2026 is organised by Up and Running Events in Edinburgh. Entry options: 10k; 5k. The course surface has not been confirmed.
Lakeland Trails in Helvellyn takes place in Glenridding on 31 October 2026. Organised by Lakeland Trails. The 10K starts at 11:00, 5K at 11:15, 15K challenge at 13:00 and 15K race at 14:00. Check the organiser for final race-day instructions.
A twelve-hour overnight challenge on five-kilometre loops in Dalkeith Country Park, from 19:00 to 07:00. Enter solo or as a team of two or four. Runners choose their total distance. Entries have closed.
St Neots · PE19 7AB Cross Hall Road, St Neots, United Kingdom
PHOENIX Cambridgeshire Halloween Run is organised by Phoenix Running Cambridgeshire in St Neots. Entry options: Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra; NO MEDAL - Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra. The course surface has not been confirmed.
Manchester · M21 8FE Brookburn Road, Manchester, United Kingdom
Phoenix Manchester Hoofs, Horns and Paws Charity Run is organised by Phoenix Running Manchester in Manchester. Entry options: Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra.
Pontypridd · Bike Doctor, Pontypridd, CF37 2PE, United Kingdom
Phoenix South Wales - Zombie Run is organised by Phoenix Running South Wales in Pontypridd. Entry options: 7 Hour Timed Challenge Including 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra; NO MEDAL - 7 Hour Timed Event Including 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra.
Belfast · Mary Peters Track, Old Coach Road, BT9 5PR
A 5K and 10K starting and finishing on the Mary Peters Track, with forest paths, country roads and a stretch beside the Lagan. The 5K starts at 10:15 and the 10K at 11:15.
Bridestow · Station Road, Okehampton, EX20 4, United Kingdom
Spooky Challenge Day 1 is organised by Running Events Devon in Bridestow. Entry options: 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra, Challenge. The course surface has not been confirmed.
Tayvallich · Tayvallich Village Hall, Tayvallich, Argyll, Scotland, PA31 8PW
A choice of 5K, 10K and approximately 6.8-mile cross-country routes in Taynish National Nature Reserve. Races start at Tayvallich Church and finish at the village hall. Proceeds support Macmillan Cancer Support. Waiting list only.
Staines · The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU
The Horrorwood Halloween Run is organised by Saturn Running in Staines. Entry options: 10km; 50km; 5km; Half Marathon; Marathon; Time Challenge; Ultra Marathon.
Telford · Burroughs Bank, Lightmoor, Telford, TF4 3QS
Morning and evening races on loops at Lightmoor, with 5 km, 10 km, half-marathon and marathon choices. Morning marathon starts at 08:00; other morning distances at 09:00. Evening marathon starts at 14:00 and shorter distances at 16:00. A head torch is required for the evening race.
The King’s Park race in Acorn Trails’ South By Five series. Each race is 5K. Entry is advertised without a race fee but requires a mandatory minimum donation to the Acorn Trails Community Fund; check the organiser for the amount.
Crowborough · Beacon Academy, North Beeches Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2AS
Crowborough 10k & 5k takes place in Crowborough on 01 November 2026. Organised by Crowborough Runners. Published venue: Beacon Academy, North Beeches Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2AS. Check the organiser’s booking page for the full route, start arrangements, age requirements and current entry conditions.
Canicross organised by Green Space Events Ltd in Hawkshead. Minimum age: 16 or older. Online entry deadline: Saturday 31st October 2026 at 12:00. Published meeting-location reference: ///commander.gazes.snap.
Pollok Park 5k/10k - November 2026 is organised by Up and Running Events in Glasgow. Entry options: 10k; 5k. The course surface has not been confirmed.
Reason To Treason - Northampton takes place in Northampton on 01 November 2026. Organised by Saturn Running. Published venue: Northampton Active, Bedford Rd, Northampton NN4 7AA. Check the organiser’s booking page for the full route, start arrangements, age requirements and current entry conditions.
London · 74 Wetherell Road, London, E9 7, United Kingdom
Run London Victoria Park Half/10k/5k is organised by Run Nation in London. Entry options: 10K; 5K; Half Marathon. The course surface has not been confirmed.
Separate half-marathon, 10K and 5K trail courses through Tentsmuir Forest, with a 1.2K family run. Event headquarters are at the Larick Centre in Tayport. Distances have separate start times and age rules.
Bridestow · Station Road, Okehampton, EX20 4, United Kingdom
Spooky Challenge Day 2 is organised by Running Events Devon in Bridestow. Entry options: 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra, Challenge. The course surface has not been confirmed.
The Cardiff 1.5k, 5k, 10k & Half Marathon MoRun is organised by The Fix Events UK in Cardiff. Entry options: 5k MoRun; 10k MoRun; Half Marathon. The course surface has not been confirmed.
TOMMY RUNS 2026 takes place in Seaham on 01 November 2026. Organised by Wild Deer Events. Published venue: TOMMY STATUE, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM.. Check the organiser’s booking page for the full route, start arrangements, age requirements and current entry conditions.
Chichester · West Wittering Beach, Pound Road, West Wittering, Chichester, UK
WITTERING BEACH RUN is organised by UK Running Events in Chichester. Entry options: 15K: Runner Entry; 15K: Canicross Entry; 10K: Runner Entry; 10K: Canicross Entry; 5K: Runner Entry; 5K: Canicross Entry. The course surface has not been confirmed.
Staines · The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU
We Will Remember Poppy Run is organised by Saturn Running in Staines. Entry options: 10km; 10km - Medal and pin entry; 50km; 50km - Medal and pin entry; 5km; 5km - Medal and pin entry; Half Marathon; Half Marathon - Medal and pin entry; Marathon; Marathon - Medal and pin entry; Time Challenge; Time Challenge - Medal and pin entry; Ultra Marathon; Ultra Marathon - Medal and pin entry.
Glasgow · Bellahouston Park, Glasgow, G52 1, United Kingdom
Bellahouston Park 5k/10k/Half Marathon - November 2026 is organised by Up and Running Events in Glasgow. Entry options: Half Marathon; 10k; 5k. The course surface has not been confirmed.
Aberdeen · The Bandstand, Aberdeen, AB11 7, United Kingdom
Duthie Park 5k/10k - November 2026 is organised by Up and Running Events in Aberdeen. Entry options: 10k; 5k. The course surface has not been confirmed.
Bexhill on Sea · Bexhill Beach, Marina Court Avenue, Bexhill on Sea, TN40 1, United Kingdom
GBR Run Bexhill Remembrance Run is organised by GBR Run in Bexhill on Sea. Entry options: Half Marathon Entry; 10K Entry; 5K Entry. The course surface has not been confirmed.
HSR Reset takes place in Chathill on 07 November 2026. Organised by Heart & Soul Racing Limited. Published venue: Doxford Farm, Chathill, Northumberland NE67 5DY. Check the organiser’s booking page for the full route, start arrangements, age requirements and current entry conditions.
Nottingham · Victoria Embankment, Nottingham, NG2 1, United Kingdom
Nottingham 1.5k, 5k, 10k & Half Marathon MoRun is organised by The Fix Events UK in Nottingham. Entry options: 5k MoRun; 10k MoRun; Half Marathon. The course surface has not been confirmed.
Walton-on-Thames · Waterside Drive, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2, United Kingdom
PHOENIX - Lest We Forget is organised by Phoenix Running in Walton-on-Thames. Entry options: Timed Event including 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, ultra; Timed Event including 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, ultra (No medal).
An evening 5K on the traffic-free bridge, with light installations along the way. Walk, jog or run; entrants must be at least 12, and under-16s need an accompanying adult. Check your allocated arrival and start details.
North Berwick · John Muir Way Nocturnal Ultra Marathon Balgone Barns North Berwick EH39 5NY
A six-hour night challenge on approximately 5K off-road loops at Balgone Barns, North Berwick. Solo and relay options are available; participants choose how many laps to run. A headtorch and trail equipment are required.
Herne Bay · Hampton Pier Recreation Ground, Herne Bay, UK
Whitstable & Herne Bay 1.5k, 5k, 10k & Half Marathon MoRun is organised by The Fix Events UK in Herne Bay. Entry options: 5K; 10K; Half Marathon. The course surface has not been confirmed.
Sutton Coldfield · Sutton Park Visitor Centre, Sutton Coldfield, UK
Birmingham 1.5k, 5k, 10k & Half Marathon MoRun is organised by The Fix Events UK in Sutton Coldfield. Entry options: 5k; 10k; Half Marathon. The course surface has not been confirmed.
Edinburgh · Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, EH16 5, United Kingdom
Holyrood Park 5k/10k/Half Marathon - November 2026 is organised by Up and Running Events in Edinburgh. Entry options: Half Marathon; 10k; 5k. The course surface has not been confirmed.
London · SW14 8BJ Fife Road, London, United Kingdom
London 1.5k, 5k, 10k and Half Marathon MoRun is organised by The Fix Events UK in London. Entry options: 5k MoRun; 10k MoRun; Half Marathon MoRun. The course surface has not been confirmed.
Oldham · Alexandra Park, Queens Road, Oldham, OL8 2, United Kingdom
Phoenix Running Manchester Wings of Remembrance 2026 is organised by Phoenix Running Manchester in Oldham. Entry options: Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra.
Durham · Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3JU
Remembrance Run 2026 - North East is organised by Saturn Running in Durham. Entry options: 10km; 10km - Medal and pin entry; 50km; 50km - Medal and pin entry; 5km; 5km - Medal and pin entry; Half Marathon; Half Marathon - Medal and pin entry; Marathon; Marathon - Medal and pin entry; Time Challenge; Time Challenge - Medal and pin entry; Ultra Marathon; Ultra Marathon - Medal and pin entry.
Staines · The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU
Remembrance Run 2026 - South is organised by Saturn Running in Staines. Entry options: 10km; 10km - Medal and pin entry; 50km; 50km - Medal and pin entry; 5km; 5km - Medal and pin entry; Half Marathon; Half Marathon - Medal and pin entry; Marathon; Marathon - Medal and pin entry; Time Challenge ; Time Challenge - Medal and pin entry; Ultra Marathon; Ultra Marathon - Medal and pin entry.
Motherwell · Strathclyde Road, Motherwell, ML1 3, United Kingdom
Strathclyde Park 5k/10k/Half Marathon - November 2026 is organised by Up and Running Events in Motherwell. Entry options: 10k; Half Marathon; 5k. The course surface has not been confirmed.
The Wheatsheaf 5km charity trail run takes place in Writtle on 11 November 2026. Organised by Multisport Management. Published venue: 70 The Green Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3DU. Check the organiser’s booking page for the full route, start arrangements, age requirements and current entry conditions.
Manchester · Betel of Britain-Manchester, Manchester, M21 8, United Kingdom
Phoenix Manchester Friday Frolic is organised by Phoenix Running Manchester in Manchester. Entry options: Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra; No-medal option: Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra.
Bath · University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY, UK, BA2 7AY
Bath Skyline Night Race - November 2026 is organised by Relish The Great Outdoors in Bath. The route uses woodland trails and grass around the Bath skyline.
Moonlit Meadow Run is organised by Channel Events in Taunton. Entry options: Moonlit Meadow Run 2026 (rescheduled) - 10k Night Run; Moonlit Meadow Run 2026 (rescheduled) - 5k Night Run .