5K · Leicester

5K running routes in Leicester

3 5 kilometre routes in Leicester — each with a map, elevation profile and free GPX download. Ideal for parkrun pace, a lunchtime loop or a weekly 5K habit.

The 5K running routes in Leicester are mostly paved, so road shoes are a good choice here. You'll find a few options that are generally flat, with only gentle undulations.

If you're looking for a route with a bit of a climb, Scraptoft 5 has around 25m of ascent.

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5K routes in Leicester

Around Watermead Park 5K running route

Around Watermead Park

Birstall, England

Ascent 0m

Mammoth Lake from Belgrave 5K running route

Mammoth Lake from Belgrave

Leicester, England

Ascent 0m

Scraptoft 5 5K running route

Scraptoft 5

Scraptoft, England

Ascent 23m

5K routes near Leicester (within 16km)

Woodthorpe 5 5K running route

Woodthorpe 5

Charnwood, England

Ascent 21m

Loughborough Central Canal 5 5K running route

Loughborough Central Canal 5

Charnwood, England

Ascent 0m

5K routes in nearby towns

Loughborough (3)West Bridgford (3)Nottingham (4)Derby (3)Royal Sutton Coldfield (3)

5K running in Leicester — common questions

Where can I run a 5K in Leicester?: Skamper lists 3 5K running routes in and around Leicester, each with a map, elevation profile and downloadable GPX file.
Are these 5K routes free to use?: Yes. Every route is free to view and download, and you can navigate it turn by turn in the Skamper app.
Are the routes exactly 5 kilometres?: We include routes between 4.8km and 5.2km, so each is close enough to 5K for parkrun-pace training and time trials.