Where can I run a 5K in Wakefield?

Skamper lists 3 5K running routes in and around Wakefield, each with a map, elevation profile and downloadable GPX file.

Are these 5K routes free to use?

Yes. Every route on Skamper is free to view and download, and you can navigate it in the app.

Are the routes exactly 5 kilometres?

We include routes between 4.8km and 5.2km, so each one is close enough to 5K for parkrun-pace training and time trials.

5K · Wakefield

5K running routes in Wakefield

3 5 kilometre routes in Wakefield — 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 around Wakefield are mostly off-road, so trail shoes are a good idea. They are fairly flat, with only gentle undulations.

For a flatter run, try Horbury Railway and River 5. If you prefer a bit more of a climb, Castle and Pugneys Country Park has around 35m of ascent.

All runs in Wakefield All 5K routes

5K routes in Wakefield

4.9 km

Castle and Pugneys Country Park

Wakefield, England

Ascent 34m

5.1 km

Horbury Railway and River 5

Horbury, England

Ascent 10m

5.2 km

Walton Colliery Nature Park

Wakefield, England

Ascent 11m

5K routes near Wakefield (within 16km)

5.0 km

Bretton Lakes 5

Wakefield, England

Ascent 32m

4.9 km

Dewsbury Country Park

Kirklees, England

Ascent 10m

5.2 km

Allerton Bywater 5

Allerton Bywater, England

Ascent 20m

5.0 km

Ackworth 5

Ackworth, England

Ascent 11m

5.0 km

Huntress Leeds

Leeds, England

Ascent 22m

5.1 km

Dodworth 5

Dodworth, England

Ascent 60m

5.1 km

Silkstone Beck

Barnsley, England

Ascent 21m

5K routes in nearby towns

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5K running in Wakefield — common questions

Where can I run a 5K in Wakefield?: Skamper lists 3 5K running routes in and around Wakefield, 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.