Fastest 5K times by UK runners, 2026
Ranked by age grade %. Switch to times to order by fastest time.
Top 1,000
| Rank | Athlete | Race | Date | Time | Age grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew DaviesMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · Maldwyn Harriers · 1st Vet 45 · 20th M | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 14:35 | ≈ 94.5–97.9%Elite |
| 2 | Mike WhyattMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · Eryri Harriers · 1st Vet 60 · 285th M | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 16:42 | ≈ 94.3–97.9%Elite |
| 3 | Richard JohnsonMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · Altrincham & District Athletic Club Limited · 2nd Vet 60 · 309th M | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 16:54 | ≈ 93.1–96.8%Elite |
| 4 | Amy-Eloise NealeMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · Wakefield District H & AC · 1st Senior Female · 1st F | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 15:02 | ≈ 92.5%+Elite |
| 5 | John BeattieMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · Leeds City Athletic Club · 1st Vet 40 · 8th M | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 14:19 | ≈ 92.3–95.5%Elite |
| 6 | Jonathan HaynesMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · Bishops Stortford RC · 1st Vet 70 · 578th M | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 18:59 | ≈ 92.2%+Elite |
| 7 | Jonathan ESCALANTE-PHILLIPSColchester Fast FNR 5k, 7 Aug 2026 · Cambridge And Coleridge Ac · 2nd Ages 23 - 34 · 2nd M | Colchester Fast FNR 5k7 Aug 2026 | 7 Aug 2026 | 13:59 | ≈ 91.7%+Elite |
| 8 | Peter SpeakeMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · Wilmslow Running Club · 1st Vet 50 · 140th M | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 15:45 | ≈ 91.4–94.6%Elite |
| 9 | Samantha HarrisonMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · Mansfield Harriers · 2nd Senior Female · 2nd F | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 15:13 | ≈ 91.3%+Elite |
| 10 | Jack GRAYColchester Fast FNR 5k, 7 Aug 2026 · Cambridge & Coleridge Ac · 3rd Ages 23 - 34 · 3rd M | Colchester Fast FNR 5k7 Aug 2026 | 7 Aug 2026 | 14:02 | ≈ 91.3%+Elite |
| 11 | Kirsty LongleyChristleton 5k, 8 May 2026 · Liverpool Pembroke & Sefton H AC · 1st Over 45 · 3rd F | Christleton 5k8 May 2026 | 8 May 2026 | 17:05 | ≈ 91.1%Elite |
| 12 | Rich EvansMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · Altrincham & District Athletic Club Limited · 3rd Vet 60 · 355th M | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 17:17 | ≈ 91.1–94.6%Elite |
| 13 | Russell BentleyMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · Meirionnydd Running Club · 2nd Vet 45 · 72nd M | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 15:09 | ≈ 91.0–94.3%Elite |
| 14 | Harry JohnsonMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · Salford Harriers & AC · 1st Senior Male · 1st M | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 14:07 | ≈ 90.8%+Elite |
| 15 | Dan NugentMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · Mansfield Harriers · 3rd Vet 45 · 82nd M | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 15:13 | ≈ 90.6–93.8%Elite |
| 16 | Calum JohnsonMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · Gateshead Harriers & AC · 2nd Senior Male · 2nd M | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 14:11 | ≈ 90.4%+Elite |
| 17 | Owen RobertsMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · Meirionnydd Running Club · 3rd Senior Male · 3rd M | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 14:12 | ≈ 90.3%+Elite |
| 18 | Tim MardallNorth Walsham 5k, 21 Aug 2026 · Runners-Next-the-Sea · 1st M55-59 · 5th M | North Walsham 5k21 Aug 2026 | 21 Aug 2026 | 16:41 | ≈ 90.1–93.5%Elite |
| 19 | dean RICHARDSONMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · City Of Stoke Ac · 2nd Vet 50 · 171st M | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 15:59 | ≈ 90.1–93.3%Elite |
| 20 | Nathan MAPPERLEYColchester Fast FNR 5k, 7 Aug 2026 · Cambridge & Coleridge Ac · 5th Ages 23 - 34 · 5th M | Colchester Fast FNR 5k7 Aug 2026 | 7 Aug 2026 | 14:14 | ≈ 90.0%+Elite |
| 20 | Oluwatosin ADEDEJIColchester Fast FNR 5k, 7 Aug 2026 · Newham and Essex beagles · 4th Ages 23 - 34 · 4th M | Colchester Fast FNR 5k7 Aug 2026 | 7 Aug 2026 | 14:14 | ≈ 90.0%+Elite |
| 22 | Tom BUTLERColchester Fast FNR 5k, 7 Aug 2026 · Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers · 6th Ages 23 - 34 · 6th M | Colchester Fast FNR 5k7 Aug 2026 | 7 Aug 2026 | 14:16 | ≈ 89.8%+Elite |
| 22 | Max WhartonMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · Sale Harriers Manchester · 4th Senior Male · 4th M | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 14:16 | ≈ 89.8%+Elite |
| 24 | Joe FirthMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · Leeds City Athletic Club · 6th Senior Male · 7th M | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 14:18 | ≈ 89.6%+Elite |
| 24 | Jack MarwoodMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · Salford Harriers & AC · 1st Under 21 · 5th M | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 14:18 | ≈ 89.6%+Elite |
| 24 | jack martinMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · Hallamshire Harriers Sheffield · 5th Senior Male · 6th M | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 14:18 | ≈ 89.6%+Elite |
| 24 | Julian MOYNIHANColchester Fast FNR 5k, 7 Aug 2026 · Cambridge & Coleridge Ac · 1st U20 · 8th M | Colchester Fast FNR 5k7 Aug 2026 | 7 Aug 2026 | 14:18 | ≈ 89.6–90.1%Elite |
| 28 | Jamil ParapiaMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · Otley AC · 4th Vet 45 · 97th M | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 15:23 | ≈ 89.6–92.8%Elite |
| 29 | Victor SMAN SMÕNGSColchester Fast FNR 5k, 7 Aug 2026 · Salford Harriers · 1st Ages 40 - 44 · 29th M | Colchester Fast FNR 5k7 Aug 2026 | 7 Aug 2026 | 14:45 | ≈ 89.6–92.7%Elite |
| 30 | Mark WynneMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · Southport Waterloo AC · 3rd Vet 50 · 197th M | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 16:05 | ≈ 89.5–92.7%Elite |
| 31 | Hugo FRYColchester Fast FNR 5k, 7 Aug 2026 · Belgrave Harriers · 8th Ages 23 - 34 · 9th M | Colchester Fast FNR 5k7 Aug 2026 | 7 Aug 2026 | 14:19 | ≈ 89.5%+Elite |
| 32 | David McDonoughMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · Kirkby Milers AC · 2nd Vet 55 · 304th M | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 16:48 | ≈ 89.5–92.8%Elite |
| 32 | Stephen PHILCOXColchester Fast FNR 5k, 7 Aug 2026 · Ilford Ac · 1st Ages 60 - 64 · 175th M | Colchester Fast FNR 5k7 Aug 2026 | 7 Aug 2026 | 17:35 | ≈ 89.5–93.0%Elite |
| 34 | Angus ColeMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · Leeds City Athletic Club · 7th Senior Male · 9th M | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 14:20 | ≈ 89.4%+Elite |
| 35 | Holly DixonMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · Cambridge Harriers · 3rd Senior Female · 3rd F | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 15:33 | ≈ 89.4%+Elite |
| 36 | Charlie JonesMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · Western Tempo · 8th Senior Male · 10th M | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 14:21 | ≈ 89.3%+Elite |
| 37 | Wayne PearsonMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · Elvet Striders · 1st Vet 55 · 290th M | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 16:53 | ≈ 89.1–92.4%Elite |
| 38 | Poppy TANKIpswich Twilight 5k, 3 May 2026 · City Of Plymouth AC · 1st FS · 1st F | Ipswich Twilight 5k3 May 2026 | 3 May 2026 | 15:37 | ≈ 89.0%+Elite |
| 39 | Joshua BirminghamMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · Salford Harriers & AC · 9th Senior Male · 11th M | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 14:24 | ≈ 89.0%+Elite |
| 40 | Amelia QUIRKIpswich Twilight 5k, 3 May 2026 · Bracknell AC · 2nd FS · 2nd F | Ipswich Twilight 5k3 May 2026 | 3 May 2026 | 15:39 | ≈ 88.8%+Elite |
| 41 | Samuel MoakesMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · Unsanctioned Athletics · 10th Senior Male · 12th M | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 14:26 | ≈ 88.8%+Elite |
| 41 | Brandon BARBERColchester Fast FNR 5k, 7 Aug 2026 · Ipswich Harriers Club · 2nd U20 · 12th M | Colchester Fast FNR 5k7 Aug 2026 | 7 Aug 2026 | 14:26 | ≈ 88.8%+Elite |
| 43 | Christopher GidlowMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · City Of Stoke Ac · 5th Vet 45 · 109th M | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 15:32 | ≈ 88.7–91.9%Elite |
| 44 | Flurry GRIERSONColchester Fast FNR 5k, 7 Aug 2026 · Highgate Harriers · 9th Ages 23 - 34 · 10th M | Colchester Fast FNR 5k7 Aug 2026 | 7 Aug 2026 | 14:27 | ≈ 88.7%+Elite |
| 44 | Josh CARRColchester Fast FNR 5k, 7 Aug 2026 · Cambridge And Coleridge · 10th Ages 23 - 34 · 11th M | Colchester Fast FNR 5k7 Aug 2026 | 7 Aug 2026 | 14:27 | ≈ 88.7%+Elite |
| 46 | Luke BurgessMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · Bristol and West AC · 11th Senior Male · 13th M | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 14:28 | ≈ 88.6%+Elite |
| 47 | Ben ButlerMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · Wakefield District H & AC · 6th Vet 45 · 115th M | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 15:34 | ≈ 88.5–91.7%Elite |
| 48 | Colin RIDLEYColchester Fast FNR 5k, 7 Aug 2026 · Colchester Harriers Ac · 2nd Ages 60 - 64 · 193rd M | Colchester Fast FNR 5k7 Aug 2026 | 7 Aug 2026 | 17:47 | ≈ 88.5–92.0%Elite |
| 49 | Lewis MorrisMid Cheshire 5k Spring, 22 May 2026 · West Cheshire Athletic Club · 2nd Under 21 · 14th M | Mid Cheshire 5k Spring22 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 14:29 | ≈ 88.5%+Elite |
| 50 | Kevin HollandWroxham 5k, 1 Jul 2026 · Wymondham AC · 1st M50-54 · 26th M | Wroxham 5k1 Jul 2026 | 1 Jul 2026 | 16:17 | ≈ 88.4–91.5%Elite |
For non-hexathlon users age grades are estimated from the age-category band. Age category bands are 5 year ranges.