5K · Portsmouth

5K running routes in Portsmouth

4 5 kilometre routes in Portsmouth — each with a map, elevation profile and free GPX download. Ideal for parkrun pace, a lunchtime loop or a weekly 5K habit.

Portsmouth's 5K running routes offer a mix of pavement and trail, so you can pick your surface. They are mostly flat, making them good for a steady run.

Southsea Esplanade A and B are both good choices if you like to run by the sea.

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5K routes in Portsmouth

Alver Valley Park 5 5K running route

Alver Valley Park 5

Gosport, England

Ascent 0m

Portchester Castle 5K running route

Portchester Castle

Fareham, England

Ascent 0m

Southsea Esplanade A 5K running route

Southsea Esplanade A

Portsmouth, England

Ascent 0m

Southsea Esplanade B 5K running route

Southsea Esplanade B

Portsmouth, England

Ascent 0m

5K routes near Portsmouth (within 16km)

Cams Hall Loop 5K running route

Cams Hall Loop

Fareham, England

Ascent 0m

Sandy Point 5K running route

Sandy Point

Havant, England

Ascent 0m

Bembridge Coastal 5 5K running route

Bembridge Coastal 5

Bembridge, England

Ascent 12m

West Cowes Town Loop 5K running route

West Cowes Town Loop

Cowes, England

Ascent 37m

5K running in Portsmouth — common questions

Where can I run a 5K in Portsmouth?: Skamper lists 4 5K running routes in and around Portsmouth, 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.