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Adventures

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Adventures
Challenges

Challenges

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

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Places

Your local area plus great places for getting active outdoors.

Places
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Clubs

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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!

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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.

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Rides

Rides

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

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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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Most popular

These are the runs, bike rides, training camps, adventure holidays and much more that our audience are loving right now.

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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A stunning central London half marathon taking in four Royal Parks in autumn and some of the capital's world-famous landmarks on closed roads. Charity places now available for 2023.
  • Sun 8 Oct
  • FREE-£50
  • Ballot closed
London, UK

Royal Parks Half Marathon

A stunning central London half marathon taking in four Royal Parks in autumn and some of the capital's world-famous landmarks on closed roads. Charity places now available for 2023.

  • Ballot closed
  • Half marathon
TCS London Marathon 2024
Do it for charity

TCS London Marathon 2024

Secure your place on the start-line for the greatest marathon on Earth by running with a social charity team.

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The nation's favourite charity bike ride, now in its 21st year! Conquer the famous 7-mile long 'Cat and Fiddle climb' as part of the epic route and help support the Livability charity.
  • Sun 10 Sep
  • £25-£30
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK

Cat and Fiddle Challenge

The nation's favourite charity bike ride, now in its 21st year! Conquer the famous 7-mile long 'Cat and Fiddle climb' as part of the epic route and help support the Livability charity.

  • 96 km road cycling + 1292 m ascent
BMW Berlin Marathon
Entries now open

BMW Berlin Marathon

Head to one of the fastest marathons in the world at this international event in Berlin!

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London to Brighton Off-Road Bike Ride
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London to Brighton Off-Road Bike Ride

Take on this classic capital to coast challenge with a significant twist: almost all of your route is off-road!

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Great North Run
Do it for charity

Great North Run

You can run the biggest half marathon in the world by joining a social charity team.

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Take on the fast and flat traffic-free route from Hove Lawns along the famous seafront promenade! Well established as one of the biggest events in the triathlon calendar plus children's triathlons.
  • Sun 10 Sep
  • £30-£155
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton and Hove Triathlon

Take on the fast and flat traffic-free route from Hove Lawns along the famous seafront promenade! Well established as one of the biggest events in the triathlon calendar plus children's triathlons.

  • Super sprint triathlon 2
  • Sprint triathlon
  • Olympic triathlon
  • Sea swim
  • Sprint aquathlon
  • Standard aquathlon
  • Kids triathlon 4
The UK's favourite ultramarathon along the UK's oldest path. 100K and 50K trail routes, supported all the way, with a legendary basecamp overnight option.
  • Sat 8 - Sun 9 Jul
  • £95-£249.98
Watlington, Oxfordshire, UK

Race to the Stones

The UK's favourite ultramarathon along the UK's oldest path. 100K and 50K trail routes, supported all the way, with a legendary basecamp overnight option.

  • 50K ultra run 2
  • 100K ultra run 3
Take on a new hiking challenge this summer! Escape the day-to-day, spend time with friends and family or go on a solo adventure and help fund life-changing research to save people's lives.
  • Sat 17 Jun
  • £20-£100
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK

Snowdonia for Science | Classic Snowdon Climb

Take on a new hiking challenge this summer! Escape the day-to-day, spend time with friends and family or go on a solo adventure and help fund life-changing research to save people's lives.

  • Hike

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The best trail running events this summer
Best events

The best trail running events this summer

From epic ultramarathons to off-road 10Ks, these are the best trail runs in the UK in summer 2023!

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Best autumn half marathons in 2023
  • 5 mins read
  • 24 May 2023

Best autumn half marathons in 2023

Enjoy the sensational atmospheres and fast courses at these half marathon races, from the world's biggest half to the UK's fastest half marathon.

25K in a Day Trek
Early bird offer

25K in a Day Trek

Save 40% on your entry to this epic hike along the Jurassic Coast with Rethink Mental Illness!

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8 essentials you need in your hiking bag
  • 10 mins read
  • 5 Jun 2023

8 essentials you need in your hiking bag

Whether you're heading into the great outdoors for a few hours or a few days, these are the essentials you need to guarantee staying safe and having the best experience.

Take on a new, multi-peak hiking challenge this summer! Escape the day-to-day, spend time with friends and family or go on a solo adventure and help fund life-changing research to save people's lives.
  • Sat 17 Jun
  • £20-£100
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK

Snowdonia for Science | Multi-Peak Trek

Take on a new, multi-peak hiking challenge this summer! Escape the day-to-day, spend time with friends and family or go on a solo adventure and help fund life-changing research to save people's lives.

  • Hike
What is the best 10K near me?
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What is the best 10K near me?

Looking for a local 10K run? We've got you covered - this is your guide to the best 10Ks in the UK!

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The Poppy Treks | Kent
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The Poppy Treks | Kent

Join the Royal British Legion on an 11-mile hike through stunning English countryside to support our Armed Forces.

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Top 5 adventure races in the UK
  • 5 mins read
  • 19 May 2023

Top 5 adventure races in the UK

Epic adventure activities, crammed into a race through wild landscapes - what's not to love?

10 best ultra marathons in the UK
  • 8 mins read
  • 10 May 2023

10 best ultra marathons in the UK

Take on an epic endurance challenge with one of the most popular ultra runs in the UK, from traditional fell runs to the UTMB World Series!

The award-winning Run Reigate is back for the BIG 10 year anniversary and promises a much-loved sell-out event with fantastic scenery, an unbeatable atmosphere and a memorable experience!
  • Sun 17 Sep
  • £12-£41
Reigate, Surrey, UK

Run Reigate

The award-winning Run Reigate is back for the BIG 10 year anniversary and promises a much-loved sell-out event with fantastic scenery, an unbeatable atmosphere and a memorable experience!

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
The Lake District 8 Peak Challenge
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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.

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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
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!

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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!

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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
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!

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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
  • Entries close in 4 days
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?

  • Entries close in 4 days
  • Multi-terrain run
Barcelona to Ibiza | NOMAN Rowing Races
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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.

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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!

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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!

A stunning central London half marathon taking in four Royal Parks in autumn and some of the capital's world-famous landmarks on closed roads. Charity places now available for 2023.
  • Sun 8 Oct
  • FREE-£50
  • Ballot closed
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!

  • Ballot closed
  • Half marathon
Your guide to the Amsterdam Marathon 2023
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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
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