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Everything in one place for runners, cyclists, swimmers, walkers and anyone wanting an active lifestyle outdoors. Use the search or browse the features below to see what's on the site or get inspired.

Events

Events

More runs, rides, swims, walks and triathlons than any other site in the UK.

Events
Adventures

Adventures

Explore some of the most awe-inspiring places on Earth.

Adventures
Challenges

Challenges

Charity, team and virtual challenges plus the One Million Challenge.

Challenges
Places

Places

Your local area plus great places for getting active outdoors.

Places
Clubs

Clubs

Take your training and social life to a new level!

Clubs

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Create your profile on MyTOD to plan, log & share your time outdoors and follow what friends & family are up to.

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hours in 2023

Join the TimeOutdoors One Million Challenge! It's completely free to sign up - just connect your fitness tracker and start spending time outdoors!

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Connect fitness tracker

Connect fitness tracker

Auto-sync with Fitbit, Strava, Garmin, Google Fit, Polar and other trackers to log your time outdoors and join our One Million Challenge!

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Plan anything outdoors

Plan anything outdoors

Post details about your next bike ride, club run, family walk or work challenge - then easily see who wants to join you.

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Connect with others

Connect with others

Had a tough training session? Need some kit advice? Hit a fundraising target? Post an update for comments and cheers!

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Follow events and people

Follow events and people

Follow the people and events you're interested in to get updates in your feed, creating a personalised experience.

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Set your goal

Set your goal

Doing your first sportive? Starting a new activity? Wanting to get fitter? Whatever your goal, plan it and make it a reality.

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Personalise your profile

Personalise your profile

Update your profile picture, write a short bio and choose your own url for your public profile.

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5000+ events

More runs, rides, swims, triathlons and walks than any other site in the UK.

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Runs

Runs

Discover thousands of marathons, half marathons, 10Ks and more, from major events to local races!

Swims

Swims

Dive into a rich variety of swimming events for both beginners and seasoned sea dogs!

Dive in
Swim runs

Swim runs

Swim in your running shoes and run in your wetsuit. Then repeat.

Swim run
Triathlons

Triathlons

Find swim-bike-run events across the UK, including major city races and off-road ultras.

Tri it out
Rides

Rides

From sportives to gravel rides, there are 100s of bide rides to explore on TimeOutdoors.

Ride on
Duathlons

Duathlons

From sprint to long distance and kids events, find a run-bike-run event near you.

Duathlons
Aquathlons

Aquathlons

Run-swim-run in this dynamic multi-sport!

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Aquabikes

Aquabikes

If you've ever finished the bike leg of a triathlon and dreaded the run, aquabikes are for you.

Tri with no run
Walks

Walks

From mountain hikes to charity walks, lace up your boots for these epic events.

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Epic adventures

Explore some of the most awe-inspiring places on Earth.

All adventures

Treks

Treks

Explore remote regions around the world and create unforgettable memories with fellow travellers.

Explore treks
Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro

This iconic mountain is the highest peak in Africa and a classic trekking destination.

Climb Kili
Yorkshire Three Peaks

Yorkshire Three Peaks

Take on this classic walking challenge for charity or under your own steam!

Hike the Dales
Kayaking

Kayaking

Open water adventures for those wanting to roam wide and free.

Explore kayaking
National Three Peaks

National Three Peaks

Take on this classic hiking challenge and summit the highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales!

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Multi-activity holidays

Multi-activity holidays

Sign up to an action-packed trip without any of the faff of organising it.

Explore trips

Explore places

Interactive maps help you to explore towns, regions and continents across the globe.

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Find a local club

Find a local club

All across the UK, people are coming together to get active outdoors - find them here.

Find a club
Wales

Wales

Explore a wide range of events and adventure holidays across Wales!

Explore Wales
Europe

Europe

Find your next European adventure here, from Alpine trekking to the Paris Marathon.

Explore Europe
Explore UK towns and cities

Explore UK towns and cities

From York to Bristol, there's a huge variety of events, adventures and clubs to discover across the UK.

The South West

The South West

There's a huge range of runs, swims, triathlons and much to explore in this region!

Go West

For runners

From Couch to 5K to running through the night in the Alps, there are thousands of runs to choose from.

Running events

Running events

Discover thousands of marathons, half marathons, 10Ks and more, from major events to local races!

Swim + run

Swim + run

Don't mind getting your running shoes wet? Dive into the amphibious world of swim runs.

Explore swimruns
Run + ride + run

Run + ride + run

Saddle up for a duathlon and experience the challenge of running after a bike ride!

Find duathlons
Run for charity

Run for charity

Enjoy all the perks of a charity team when you take on your next marathon, half marathon or 10K.

Start here
Running clubs

Running clubs

Take your running (and social life) to the next level at your local club.

Find a club
Trail running

Trail running

There are incredible trails to explore across the UK, from Lake District fells to South Coast cliffs - get started here.

Hit the trails
Run + swim + run

Run + swim + run

Try a fresh challenge with an aquathlon!

Dive in

For cyclists

From short family rides to epic European events, there's a huge variety of adventures on two wheels to explore.

Rides

Rides

From sportives to gravel rides, there are 100s of bide rides to explore on TimeOutdoors.

Mountain biking adventures

Mountain biking adventures

Explore epic dirt paths and technical single track on an adventure holiday!

Find adventures
Charity bike rides

Charity bike rides

Join incredible pelotons in these major charity rides, including RideLondon and London to Brighton!

Ride for charity
Cycling clubs

Cycling clubs

Find a local club to discover new routes and join a social group!

Find a local club
Swim + bike

Swim + bike

Aquabike events are a dynamic fusion of swimming and cycling, perfect if you're looking for an extra challenge.

Get started
Sportives

Sportives

Ranging from beginner sportives to races over 100 miles, you can explore loads of road cycling events on TimeOutdoors.

Ride on

For triathletes

From beginner triathlons to Ironman distance with ideas for mixing up the training.

Swims

Swims

Dive into a rich variety of swimming events for both beginners and seasoned sea dogs!

Dive in
Swim runs

Swim runs

Swim in your running shoes and run in your wetsuit. Then repeat.

Swim run
Duathlons

Duathlons

From sprint to long distance and kids events, find a run-bike-run event near you.

Duathlons
Aquathlons

Aquathlons

Ditch the bike for this run-swim-run format event.

Find events
Aquabikes

Aquabikes

If you've ever finished the bike leg of a triathlon and dreaded the run, aquabikes are for you.

Tri with no run
The complete guide to your first triathlon
First steps

The complete guide to your first triathlon

Triathlons can yield some incredible experiences outdoors but getting started can seem daunting - here's everything you need to know!

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For walkers

With a wide range of sponsored walks and hiking challenges, there's something for everyone on TimeOutdoors.

Walking clubs

Walking clubs

Find a local walking group to help you explore new routes in good company!

Find a club
Walking events

Walking events

Explore a wide range of walking challenges and charity hikes!

Yorkshire Three Peaks

Yorkshire Three Peaks

Take on this classic walking challenge for charity or under your own steam!

Join the challenge
Adventure races

Adventure races

Combine hiking with kayaking, cycling and some incredible environments around the world - that's adventure racing!

Find a race
Mighty Hikes

Mighty Hikes

Explore the full range of charity hikes from Macmillan Cancer Support!

Find a hike
National Three Peaks

National Three Peaks

Summit the highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales!

Start here
Walk for charity

Walk for charity

Explore a huge range of hikes, walks and rambles for great causes!

Start fundraising

For trekkers

Explore some of the most breathtaking regions on Earth in these once-in-a-lifetime adventures!

Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro

The highest free-standing peak in the world is an iconic adventure - discover treks to Kili here!

Climb Kili
Everest Base Camp

Everest Base Camp

Explore treks through the Himalayas and along the most iconic mountain trail in the world!

Trek Everest
Trekking adventures

Trekking adventures

Explore a comprehensive range of bucket list treks and adventure holidays!

Charity treks

Charity treks

Join a social charity team to get the best possible experience of your trek!

Explore treks
Mont Blanc

Mont Blanc

Trek to the most iconic peak in the Alps, enjoying the adventure culture of Chamonix!

Climb Mont Blanc
Mountaineering

Mountaineering

Discover epic adventures to breathtaking peaks around the world.

Start here

For fundraisers

Do it for charity and get the double whammy feeling.

Run for charity

Run for charity

Sign up to run your next marathon, half marathon or 10K for charity and gain loads of exclusive perks!

Find a race
Charity bike rides

Charity bike rides

Join these major cycling events and gain brilliant support!

Start fundraising
Charity walks

Charity walks

Explore breathtaking areas of the UK with a social charity team and expert guides to help you to the finish line!

Find out more
Charity treks

Charity treks

Trek to remote and unforgettable locations with a charity team.

Head overseas
Swim for charity

Swim for charity

Dive into a swimming challenge while raising support for a great charity cause!

Dive in

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The Lake District 8 Peak Challenge
Entries now open

The Lake District 8 Peak Challenge

Take on a serious challenge in the Lake District, climbing eight peaks above 3,000ft over two days! You'll be part of a social team with Meningitis Now, supporting each other along this epic journey.

Sign up here
Power walk a wilderness marathon in the land of the midnight sun with amazing scenery, whale watching and volcanoes... Unite with Walk the Walk against breast and other cancers.
  • Sun 11 - Fri 16 Jun
  • £2,730
Mývatn, Iceland

The Moonwalk Iceland

Power walk a wilderness marathon in the land of the midnight sun with amazing scenery, whale watching and volcanoes... Unite with Walk the Walk against breast and other cancers.

  • Challenge walk
This is MacTuff: Scotland’s toughest obstacle course race. This is for anyone who has ever wanted to challenge themselves; the thrill seekers, the renegades, the adventurers. Are you MacTuff enough?
  • Sun 7 May
  • £50-£65
Fife, Fife, UK

MacTuff Scotland Summer

This is MacTuff: Scotland’s toughest obstacle course race. This is for anyone who has ever wanted to challenge themselves; the thrill seekers, the renegades, the adventurers. Are you MacTuff enough?

  • Obstacle race 3
ActiveApril
Do it for charity

ActiveApril

Spring into April with this virtual challenge from Bowel Cancer UK! Do something active every day of the month as you raise funds and support for life-saving research.

Sign up here
An adult-only adventure holiday in Wales packed with adrenaline and adventure featuring coasteering, canyoning, whitewater rafting, kayaking plus an overnight escape to your own private island.
  • 7 nights from £1,395
Betws-y-Coed, Clwyd, UK

Adventure North Wales

An adult-only adventure holiday in Wales packed with adrenaline and adventure featuring coasteering, canyoning, whitewater rafting, kayaking plus an overnight escape to your own private island.

  • 1 day canyoneering
  • 0.5 day coasteering
  • 0.5 day whitewater rafting
  • 0.5 day kayaking
3 ways to spend more time outdoors
  • 5 mins read
  • 9 Feb 2023

3 ways to spend more time outdoors

Need some extra motivation to get lace up those boots and get out there? It happens to all of us - but overcoming that inertia and spending time outdoors is the best possible decision you can make!

Smash your 100-mile goal with an expert training package from Team WaterAid! Pedal to help provide clean water to international communities and wear your branded cycling jersey with pride.
  • Sun 18 Jun
  • FREE + £300 fundraising
London, UK

London to Brighton Bike Ride

WaterAid

Smash your 100-mile goal with an expert training package from Team WaterAid! Pedal to help provide clean water to international communities and wear your branded cycling jersey with pride.

  • Charity bike ride
Discover Spain’s beautiful Sierra Nevada on this charity trek, which culminates with the highest mountain on the Iberian Peninsula, Mount Mulhacén at 3,428m.
  • Fri 7 - Tue 11 Jul
  • £150
Capileira, Spain

Sierra Nevada Trek | DEBRA UK

Discover Spain’s beautiful Sierra Nevada on this charity trek, which culminates with the highest mountain on the Iberian Peninsula, Mount Mulhacén at 3,428m.

  • Hike
Mighty Hike | Lake District
Entries now open

Mighty Hike | Lake District

Explore the iconic fells of the Lakes in these hikes with Macmillan Cancer Support!

Sign up here
4 reasons why the Hackney Half is one of London's most popular events
  • 5 mins read
  • 30 Jan 2023

4 reasons why the Hackney Half is one of London's most popular events

Fusing fast running with an electric atmosphere, the Hackney Half celebrates the very best of East London. There are places still available for 2023 - find out why you should be there!

Mount Toubkal Trek
Entries now open

Mount Toubkal Trek

Explore one of the most stunning parts of North Africa in this budget-friendly trek with WellChild, enjoying cultural highlights in Morocco and sensational views atop Mount Toubkal!

Find out more
Get into the wild and make some memories with this charity hill-walking challenge in the beautiful Pentland Hills just south of Edinburgh.
  • Sat 2 Sep
  • £50
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Artemis Pentland Peaks Challenge

Get into the wild and make some memories with this charity hill-walking challenge in the beautiful Pentland Hills just south of Edinburgh.

  • Challenge walk 2
  • Hike
Why should you spend time outdoors?
Straight talking

Why should you spend time outdoors?

Brand new research has found that visiting green spaces cuts people's chances of needing drugs for mental health problems. There are many more benefits for your mind of being active outdoors, too - find out more here.

Read on
The Race With No Name (Dartmoor Traverse), is an established ultra crossing of Dartmoor which follows the Two Moors Way from Drewsteignton to Ivybridge. Suitable for pairs, solos and walkers.
  • Sat 15 Apr
  • £40-£60
Exeter, Devon, UK

The Race With No Name | Dartmoor Traverse

The Race With No Name (Dartmoor Traverse), is an established ultra crossing of Dartmoor which follows the Two Moors Way from Drewsteignton to Ivybridge. Suitable for pairs, solos and walkers.

  • Ultra run
Andalusian Running and Yoga Holiday
Entries now open

Andalusian Running and Yoga Holiday

Looking to escape to the sun? This six-night break to Southern Spain includes guided trail runs, breathwork and yoga classes, as well as relaxing by the pool of this restored mill, surrounded by olive and almond trees.

Book your place
One of the biggest Tough Mudder events of the season! You won't be lacking helping hands on this course plus you can be sure of a surprise or two as this is the venue for testing out new obstacles.
  • Sat 23 - Sun 24 Sep
  • £15-£149
Horsham, West Sussex, UK

Tough Mudder London South

Rethink Mental Illness

One of the biggest Tough Mudder events of the season! You won't be lacking helping hands on this course plus you can be sure of a surprise or two as this is the venue for testing out new obstacles.

  • Obstacle race 6
  • Mud run 2
Great North Run
Do it for charity

Great North Run

The biggest half marathon in the world returns in 2023 and the ballot to be there has now closed! Secure your place on the start line by running with #TeamRBL!

Sign up here
3 reasons to run an obstacle race for charity
Do it for charity

3 reasons to run an obstacle race for charity

Get stuck into an obstacle race at less than half the regular price by running for a charity, as well as gaining great support! Need more convincing? Read on to find out more.

Read on
5 things you need to know before your first ultra
First steps

5 things you need to know before your first ultra

The Montane Spine Race kicks off this week! If you've half a mind to take on an ultra run yourself, pay heed to these lessons learned the hard way and make sure you're prepared.

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Epic, Brutal, Relentless. A multi-award winning 24-hour ultra trail race. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course. How far can you run in 24 hours?
  • Sat 24 - Sun 25 Jun
  • £85-£115
Wetherby, West Yorkshire, UK

Endure24 | Leeds

Epic, Brutal, Relentless. A multi-award winning 24-hour ultra trail race. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course. How far can you run in 24 hours?

  • Multi-terrain run
Challenge yourself to walk 4, 8 or 12km a day this March. Walk where you can, when you can, and raise funds to help make clean water normal for everyone, everywhere.
  • Mon 27 - Fri 31 Mar
  • FREE
Anywhere

Walk for Water | WaterAid UK

Challenge yourself to walk 4, 8 or 12km a day this March. Walk where you can, when you can, and raise funds to help make clean water normal for everyone, everywhere.

  • Sponsored walk
Barcelona to Ibiza | NOMAN Rowing Races
Entries now open

Barcelona to Ibiza | NOMAN Rowing Races

The 10th Anniversary edition of this incredible rowing challenge across the Mediterranean is now available! Race from the Catalonian capital to the White Isle over three days with NOMAN.

Sign up here
3 Peaks. 3 Countries. 3 Days. Scale stunning alpine peaks and hike through scenic valleys with a guide on this unique mountain-top adventure complete with five-star chalet, hot tub and resident chef.
  • Sun 1 - Thu 5 Oct
  • £300-£500
Chamonix, France

Alpine Challenge | Spinal Research

3 Peaks. 3 Countries. 3 Days. Scale stunning alpine peaks and hike through scenic valleys with a guide on this unique mountain-top adventure complete with five-star chalet, hot tub and resident chef.

  • Challenge walk
Pedal Paddle Peak 2023
Entries now open

Pedal Paddle Peak 2023

Take on this epic team challenge in the Lake District, cycling through fells, canoeing across Ullswater and hiking to the summit of Helvellyn, all with Muscular Dystrophy UK!

Sign up now
What is the best half marathon near me?
  • 10 mins read
  • 10 Nov 2022
Best events

What is the best half marathon near me?

Looking for a half marathon in 2023? This is your guide to the best half marathons in the UK, organised into regions so you can find a race near you!

Get your body moving, help your mind and receive your medal! Be more active over the next four weeks to improve your wellbeing and fundraise for Mental Health UK to help others with theirs too.
  • Sat 1 Apr - Sun 31 Dec
  • FREE
Anywhere

Move It for Mental Health | Mental Health UK

Get your body moving, help your mind and receive your medal! Be more active over the next four weeks to improve your wellbeing and fundraise for Mental Health UK to help others with theirs too.

  • Charity run
Join Team Mind for this beautiful city run and join the fight for better mental health! Wear your Mind running vest with pride and enjoy a fantastic support package.
  • Sun 8 Oct
  • £35 + £350 fundraising
London, UK

Royal Parks Half Marathon

Mind

Join one of the UK's most popular half marathons and raise funds and support for Mind's superb mental health services!

  • Half marathon
Your guide to the Amsterdam Marathon 2023
Ready to race

Your guide to the Amsterdam Marathon 2023

This popular international marathon is one of the final races in the event calendar, making a trip to this Dutch city the perfect way to end your year! Here, we've created a guide to the 2023 edition to help you get involved.

Find out more
A weekend of gravel riding, live music, beer, yoga and family friendly activities all staged at Scotland's oldest inhabited house next to the fine riding of the Tweed Valley!
  • Fri 5 - Sun 7 May
  • FREE-£95
Innerleithen, Scottish Borders, UK

Muck n' Mac Fest

A weekend of gravel riding, live music, beer, yoga and family friendly activities all staged at Scotland's oldest inhabited house next to the fine riding of the Tweed Valley!

  • Gravel riding 3
This summer choose one of three beautiful routes along the River Thames featuring picturesque villages, the Hardwick Estate and Chiltern Way to support life-saving breast cancer research.
  • Sun 10 Sep
  • £10.80-£25.20
Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK

Breast Walk Ever | Oxfordshire

This summer choose one of three beautiful routes along the River Thames featuring picturesque villages, the Hardwick Estate and Chiltern Way to support life-saving breast cancer research.

  • Sponsored walk 3