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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!
This dynamic multi-sport will test your speed and stamina, providing an incredible experience along the way! We've got everything you need for your first swim-bike-run right 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.
Alongside the headline 26.2-mile run, there are eight other races to choose from at this vibrant festival in the Scottish capital.
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Run one of the UK's most popular half marathons to help raise funds and support for Mind's superb mental health services!
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?
One of the capital's favourite running events thanks to its fusion of running, music and culture and part of a weekend-long festival taking over the borough.
Take part in the world's biggest half marathon and experience the buzz, unrivalled local support and cheerful crowds of this historic event. Charity places now available for 2023.
Europe's oldest charity bike ride is back and you can be part of it! Ride from capital to coast covering 54 miles through rolling countryside to a spectacular finish on Brighton Beach.
Explore marathons, half marathons, 10Ks and much more coming up in the next few months. To stay in the loop, sign up to our newsletter.
A weekend festival of sport by the sea with something for everyone including a coastal marathon, 10K and kids events plus new routes - now brought to you by the organisers of the London Marathon!
Challenge yourself to run, jog or walk your target distance to help your own mental health and that of others - plus you get a running vest and medal!
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.
Take part in the Dog Jog Virtual Challenge! Get fit and have fun with your four-legged friend. Do whichever distance you like, whether that’s 5K or more!
Big Fun Run is about being active and having fun whilst doing it! If you’re just beginning your journey to being more active and improving your fitness, this is for you!
The second-largest marathon on the planet over a flat course in one of the world's most iconic cities! With an expo and an incomparable backdrop, each runner is sure to leave with incredible memories.
Dare to be different and run Kilomathon Scotland! With a choice of distances, fun for the kids and a roaring grandstand finish in the Murrayfield Stadium you can look forward to a great day out!
Tough Mudder is bringing the signature obstacles to the heart of London and there will be more than enough obstacle-packed action for you and the whole gang. Are you ready?
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.
Time to tear up the tarmac in the UK’s friendliest and flattest major marathon with huge crowd support. A route with full PB potential plus chunky medals and relay options for teams of two or four.
The Big Walk is back again! Dust off your walking boots and take on one of three routes along The Ridgeway National Trail to help raise money for children's charity, Pace.
Be part of the world’s biggest marathon and earn the coveted finisher’s medal and New Balance T-shirt by taking on the Virtual TCS London Marathon your way.
The multi-award-winning Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend is more than just a running race. Join thousands at Buckinghamshire’s MOST POPULAR weekend of running.
Test your legs on the hilliest Tough Mudder course of them all! Not for the faint-hearted, the demanding terrain and world-class obstacles will work every inch of you from top to toe.
Take on a thrilling half marathon or 10K in the UK's second city and join the Midlands' biggest and best running event, with junior races ensuring that all ages are perfectly catered for.
Join thousands of runners on the streets of Sunderland, enjoying fabulous coastal views and superbly organised races across a range of distances.
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?
An action-packed day to celebrate everything that's incredible about Bristol with runs for all abilities and iconic landmarks featuring the Avon Gorge, Clifton Suspension Bridge and waterfront.
An unforgettable weekend of movement, sport and entertainment set in the grassy parkland of Hackney Marshes, hosting the hugely popular Hackney Half, an electrifying 5K and festival vibes!
The greatest running events in Manchester! Celebrate everything that’s incredible about the city on a wonderful tour with runs for all abilities and an unbeatable atmosphere.
Race through the Grand Canal and the historic forest and town of Chantilly in the discipline of your choice - triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, aquathlon, swim or run and then celebrate in style.
One of the UK’s longest established and most highly regarded half marathons, starting and finishing in this historic Roman/Medieval city. Come and celebrate 40 years of running in Chester!
Experience Edinburgh's festival of running on Bank Holiday weekend! With nine distances on offer, there's something for everyone - come and smash your PB at the marathon, voted UK's fastest!
A fast, flat 10K route that is almost all on tarmac and is one of the most beautiful 10Ks in the country. The kids races make the event even more exciting, especially as all finishers get a medal!
Hit the open road on two wheels in these sportives and charity bike rides, as well as superb off-road events! Subscribe to our newsletter to keep up-to-date on cycling events.
RideLondon was established as an Olympic legacy event and has grown into the world’s greatest festival of cycling, featuring 100,000 riders of all ages and abilities.
A weekend festival of sport by the sea with something for everyone including a coastal marathon, 10K and kids events plus new routes - now brought to you by the organisers of the London Marathon!
Challenge yourself to ride 100 miles over a month to help your own mental health and that of others - plus you get a cycling jersey and medal! There's a Land's End to John O'Groats team option too.
An early season ride in the heart of Berkshire featuring some of the very best of the North Wessex Downs AONB with three road routes offering something to suit all abilities.
A new gravel ride taking in some of the very best of the North Wessex Downs AONB, with two routes featuring over 20-miles of continuous off-road riding along one of Britain's oldest trackways.
Featured in Red Bull's Best Cyclocross and Gravel Events! Gravel rides on the best trails the Haldon Forest has to offer with VIP treatment including free action photos, massage, bike wash and medal.
This popular ride is back in spring and offers three scenic routes so there's something for every level of cyclist. You'll be riding to help care for people with life limiting illnesses.
This popular early season sportive offers a mixture of open, flowing, flat roads combined with a couple of testing climbs in the Blackdown Hills - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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!
One of the biggest charity sportives in the East, where experienced riders cover a fast and furious sportive or newer riders tackle their first long-distance on flat and forgiving terrain.
RideLondon was established as an Olympic legacy event and has grown into the world’s greatest festival of cycling, featuring 100,000 riders of all ages and abilities.
Vykings assemble for a new ride! Follow in the tyre tracks of the Tour de Yorkshire through Summer Bridge and Pateley Bridge before taking on the climb that never ends, Trapping Hill.
First time event riders or sportive enthusiasts can take on the Royal British Legion’s fully supported Poppy Ride alongside veterans through picturesque countryside on a ride not to be missed.
First time event riders or sportive enthusiasts can take on the Royal British Legion’s fully supported Poppy Ride alongside veterans through picturesque countryside on a ride not to be missed.
Europe's oldest charity bike ride is back and you can be part of it! Ride from capital to coast covering 54 miles through rolling countryside to a spectacular finish on Brighton Beach.
Part of Action's RIDE Series, join the charity's celebrity ambassador and TV presenter Davina McCall on this Sussex bike ride raising funds for sick babies and children.
The toughest cycling challenge in the South West! This epic route is against a pace clock. Any rider who falls behind the minimum pace will be required to retire from the event.
A memorable and poignant ride of Remembrance through historical regions of France and Belgium with Team Legion to help support the Armed Forces Community.
The most famous cycling route in the UK taking you to the extremities of Great Britain, from the most westerly point in Cornwall to the most northerly point in Scotland. Ready, set, pedal.
Join one of Europe's greatest cycle experiences from capital to capital on this exclusive charity challenge for Great Ormond Street Hospital and soak up the atmosphere of the Tour de France finale!
The ultimate coastal scenic tour of Northern Scotland! The 500+ mile loop meanders its way from Inverness Castle around the coastal contours from white sandy beaches to breathtaking hill top views.
The UK's most popular challenge cycle route! From the Irish Sea in the west to the North Sea in the east featuring 80 miles of traffic-free riding over one weekend.
Five gravel cycling routes sampling the trails of East Devon. Routes from 22K to 100K offer options to suit all abilities, with great en route support through the picturesque course.
Get the Pro-rider experience on this Remembrance ride with rolling road closures, ride captains and motorcycle outriders with various speed groups, to help support the Armed Forces Community.
Join animal lovers up and down the country to ride 125 or 302 miles over the month of September to help pets in need and earn your limited edition Tour de Blue Cross medal!
Discover a fantastic array of walking events and charity hikes across the UK. For regular updates on events, sign up to our newsletter!
Challenge yourself to walk (or run) 200km before 6 April to help fight global poverty. Walk when and where you choose, alone or with friends, and receive goodies. There's still time to sign up!
The spring challenge is on! Get active every day throughout April and raise money to support Bowel Cancer UK's vital work. Walk, cycle, run - it's up to you!
50 Miles. 2 Days. On Foot. Lighthouses, lost villages, tranquil estuaries, rugged cliffs, beaches, coastal views and the South West Coastal Path - to support brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.
50 Miles. 2 Days. On Foot. Tranquil forests, historic castles, quaint fishing villages, beautiful beaches and cliff tops - this challenge has it all and supports brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.
The Big Walk is back again! Dust off your walking boots and take on one of three routes along The Ridgeway National Trail to help raise money for children's charity, Pace.
Experience a marathon hike through the breathtaking South Downs National Park, journeying through rolling hills to the white cliffs at Beachy Head, to fund lifesaving cancer research.
Join animal lovers up and down the country to do 10,000 steps a day for 30 days to get fitter and enjoy more fresh air whilst helping sick, injured and homeless pets.
Brand new for this year! On Coronation Weekend, follow in the footsteps of King Charles II through idyllic countryside and support life-saving breast cancer research.
Conquer this classic UK challenge with Mountain Leaders to lead the way and a friendly team of National Autistic Society supporters, all hiking marathon distance through scenic Yorkshire countryside.
Hike along the Norfolk coastline, exploring beautiful beaches and picturesque fishing villages, for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Join the MS Walk Bristol and walk, roll or stroll past Bristol’s iconic sights such as St Peter’s Church, Queen Square and SS Great Britain.
Join the group of cat lovers to take on Wales’ highest peak for a safe and supportive experience where you'll achieve something amazing and help cats and kittens in the UK.
Take on a day challenge to walk the length of the iconic Malvern Hills for WellChild - along the ridge, over all the hill summits and through ancient woodland to return for your well-earned medal.
Hike to the top of Scafell Pike at night as part of a unique group of like-minded challengers that will be fundraising to support people living with cancer and having an unforgettable experience too.
Join the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and walk 20km or 40km along beautiful hillsides, taking in the landmarks of the Brecon Beacons, including Pen Y Fan. Let's take Great Strides™ together!
50 Miles. 2 Days. On Foot. Trek sections of the South Downs Way, Monarch’s Way and the Sussex Border Path, in support of the brain cancer charity, brainstrust.
Hike the stunning South Downs Way from Brighton to Eastbourne, with spectacular views of unspoilt coastline from the chalk cliffs of Seven Sisters Country Park, for Macmillan Cancer Support.
In aid of The Christie Charity, complete one of the greatest outdoor challenges in the UK. Hike the Yorkshire Three Peaks, summiting Pen y Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough in just 12 hours!
Take on an epic trekking adventure to the famous Northern Ireland UNESCO World Heritage site with the National Autistic Society and earn your well-deserved medal and certificate!
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.
Hike through the Lake District National Park from Dalemain Mansion with stunning views across Ullswater Lake, for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Ascend Wales' highest mountain, Yr Wyddfa, in the stillness of the night to summit in time for sunrise and experience the magic with charity #TeamPassage.
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.
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.
Take a Mighty Hike following the iconic Giant’s Causeway, taking in the dramatic views of Northern Ireland’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Explore more for little paws! Cats aren't the only cool climbers - us humans are pretty good too! Conquer Scotland's highest peak to raise vital funds for our feline friends.
Hike through the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park, following the River Aire and through pretty market towns, for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Trek the beautiful Dorset coastline to the famous Lulworth Cove along this important World Heritage Site with the National Autistic Society and earn your well-deserved medal and certificate!
Whether you want to run, cycle or walk, doing it for charity will take your race experience to the next level! Subscribe to our newsletter for charity offers and updates.
Challenge yourself to run, jog or walk your target distance to help your own mental health and that of others - plus you get a running vest and medal!
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.
Take part in the Dog Jog Virtual Challenge! Get fit and have fun with your four-legged friend. Do whichever distance you like, whether that’s 5K or more!
Big Fun Run is about being active and having fun whilst doing it! If you’re just beginning your journey to being more active and improving your fitness, this is for you!
The youth races kick-off the events of the exciting Brighton Marathon Weekend! There are lots of categories meaning children race against similar-aged youngsters.
The second-largest marathon on the planet over a flat course in one of the world's most iconic cities! With an expo and an incomparable backdrop, each runner is sure to leave with incredible memories.
An exciting 10K starting just before Brighton Marathon on a fantastic, flat and fast course perfect for all abilities, as part of the atmospheric Marathon Weekend complete with Beach Village.
One of the UK's most popular marathons, boasting a new and beautiful seaside course with superb local support, making it a truly sensational running experience.
Challenge yourself to ride 100 miles over a month to help your own mental health and that of others - plus you get a cycling jersey and medal! There's a Land's End to John O'Groats team option too.
An early season ride in the heart of Berkshire featuring some of the very best of the North Wessex Downs AONB. Earn your medal conquering the longest Champion route!
An early season ride in the heart of Berkshire featuring some of the very best of the North Wessex Downs AONB. Earn your medal conquering the challenging Classic route!
New gravel ride! This charity fundraising gravel ride serves up a cracking variety of off-road riding, perfect for gravel aficionados and newbies alike.
An early season ride in the heart of Berkshire featuring some of the very best of the North Wessex Downs AONB. Earn your medal on the super Cool route!
New gravel ride! This charity fundraising gravel ride serves up a cracking variety of off-road riding, perfect for gravel aficionados and newbies alike.
The extended route of the Ride the Reservoir event offering a day in the saddle in the Worcestershire countryside with leg-testing climbs throughout and the usual camaraderie of this well-loved ride.
Perfect for keen cyclists and part of the Ride the Reservoir event! Venture into Worcestershire countryside and its scenic villages, featuring challenging climbs including Romsley Hill to test legs.
Challenge yourself to walk (or run) 200km before 6 April to help fight global poverty. Walk when and where you choose, alone or with friends, and receive goodies. There's still time to sign up!
The spring challenge is on! Get active every day throughout April and raise money to support Bowel Cancer UK's vital work. Walk, cycle, run - it's up to you!
50 Miles. 2 Days. On Foot. Lighthouses, lost villages, tranquil estuaries, rugged cliffs, beaches, coastal views and the South West Coastal Path - to support brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.
50 Miles. 2 Days. On Foot. Tranquil forests, historic castles, quaint fishing villages, beautiful beaches and cliff tops - this challenge has it all and supports brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.
The Big Walk is back again! Dust off your walking boots and complete an 18-mile route along The Ridgeway National Trail to help raise money for children's charity, Pace.
The Big Walk is back again! Dust off your walking boots and complete a 12-mile route along The Ridgeway National Trail to help raise money for children's charity, Pace.
The Big Walk is back again! Dust off your walking boots and complete a 6-mile route along The Ridgeway National Trail to help raise money for children's charity, Pace.
A family-friendly event as part of Pace's The Big Walk where small steps can make a BIG difference to children with a neurodisability. Dress as your favourite superhero and join the day of fun!
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