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Find your next challenge, from major mass-participation runs to locally organised triathlons and everything in between.

Great North Run
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Great North Run

Join Team Stroke in the world's biggest half marathon to gain great training support!

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Arctic Survival Challenge
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Arctic Survival Challenge

This once-in-a-lifetime adventure takes you to Northern Sweden for eight days of survival training, snowmobiling and husky sledding!

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

Take on a classic cycling challenge with a unique difference: the 61-mile journey from capital to coast is almost entirely off-road!

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Steps for Pets
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Steps for Pets

Join the Blue Cross in their virtual walking challenge and take 10,000 steps every day in May, for your wellbeing and for our pets!

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5485 Events

Whether you're entering an event to compete for the podium or as a personal challenge, finding a race is easy on TimeOutdoors. We list thousands of events across the UK and abroad, from major gatherings like the Great North Run to up-and-coming races like the Dartmoor Legend Sportives. Whatever activity or sport you're interested in, whether you want an urban adventure or to explore the natural beauty of the great outdoors, you can find your next event right here.

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What is the best half marathon near me?
  • 10 mins read
  • 10 Nov 2022
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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!

Great North Swim | 5K
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Great North Swim | 5K

Dive into Windermere in the stunning Lake District for a challenging 3.1-mile swim this summer! By signing up with WaterAid, you'll get a training plan to help you prepare for that unforgettable experience.

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Snowdonia for Science | Multi-Peak Trek
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Snowdonia for Science | Multi-Peak Trek

Challenge yourself to hike over five peaks in Snowdonia, including an ascent of the tallest mountain itself. With over 1,600m of ascent, you'll have earned your glass of bubbles at the finish line!

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Steps for Pets
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Steps for Pets

Clock up 10,000 steps a day for 30 days in this virtual challenge from pets charity Blue Cross!

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Enter your first triathlon
  • 10 mins read
  • 7 Dec 2022

Enter your first triathlon

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.
  • 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
Your guide to the Edinburgh Marathon 2023
  • 10 mins read
  • 28 Sep 2022

Your guide to the Edinburgh Marathon 2023

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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Mighty Hike | Giant's Causeway
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Mighty Hike | Giant's Causeway

Take part in a stunning hike along this iconic coastline with Macmillan Cancer Support!

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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

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

  • Half marathon
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
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. Charity places available for 2023.
  • Sun 21 May
  • £52
  • 23 charities
London, UK

Hackney Half Marathon

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. Charity places available for 2023.

  • 13.1 miles road running
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.
  • Sun 10 Sep
  • FREE-£50
  • 53 charities
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK

Great North Run

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.

  • 13.1 miles road running
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.
  • Sun 18 Jun
  • FREE-£45
  • 12 charities
London, UK

London to Brighton Bike Ride

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.

  • Charity bike ride

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Great North Run
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Great North Run

Join the world's biggest half marathon with the UK's leading Armed Forces charity, gaining phenomenal support before, during and after the race!

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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.
  • Sun 2 Apr
  • £114.08-£130
  • Entries closed
Paris, France

Schneider Electric Paris Marathon

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.

  • Entries closed
  • Marathon
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.
  • Sun 2 Apr
  • £35
  • Entries closed
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton Marathon Weekend | BM10K

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.

  • Entries closed
  • 10 km road running
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.
  • Sun 2 Apr
  • £69.99
  • Entries closed
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton Marathon

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.

  • Entries closed
  • 26.2 miles road running
If you've ticked off a few 10Ks and you're ready to step it up - this one's for you. Set against the backdrop of Scotland's capital, this run blends scenery with the thrill of a stadium finish!
  • Sun 9 Apr
  • £24.50-£26.75
  • 2 charities
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Kilomathon Scotland | Kilomathon 13.1K

If you've ticked off a few 10Ks and you're ready to step it up - this one's for you. Set against the backdrop of Scotland's capital, this run blends scenery with the thrill of a stadium finish!

  • 13.1 km road running
A fantastic race for kids over a substantial 2.62K route with an encouraging finish inside the BT Murrayfield Stadium, as part of the Kilomathon event day.
  • Sun 9 Apr
  • £13.50-£14.50
  • 1 charity
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Kilomathon Scotland | Mini Kilomathon

A fantastic race for kids over a substantial 2.62K route with an encouraging finish inside the BT Murrayfield Stadium, as part of the Kilomathon event day.

  • 2.62 km road running
If you've ticked off a few 5Ks and you're ready to step it up - this one's for you. Set against the backdrop of Scotland's capital, this run blends scenery with the thrill of a stadium finish!
  • Sun 9 Apr
  • £21.50-£23.50
  • 1 charity
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Kilomathon Scotland | 6.5K

If you've ticked off a few 5Ks and you're ready to step it up - this one's for you. Set against the backdrop of Scotland's capital, this run blends scenery with the thrill of a stadium finish!

  • 6.5 km road running
Featuring 13 world-famous obstacles crammed into a 5K course, Tough Mudder 5K is a fast-paced, team-orientated challenge that will level-up any old 5K jog.
  • Sat 15 Apr
  • £89-£94
  • 3 charities
London, UK

Tough Mudder North London | 5K Saturday

Featuring 13 world-famous obstacles crammed into a 5K course, Tough Mudder 5K is a fast-paced, team-orientated challenge that will level-up any old 5K jog.

  • 5 km multi terrain running
Featuring 20 world-famous obstacles to tackle, Tough Mudder 10K is the perfect mix of distance and challenge.
  • Sat 15 Apr
  • £89-£94
  • 3 charities
London, UK

Tough Mudder North London | 10K Saturday

Featuring 20 world-famous obstacles to tackle, Tough Mudder 10K is the perfect mix of distance and challenge.

  • 10 km multi terrain running
Featuring 13 world-famous obstacles crammed into a 5K course, Tough Mudder 5K is a fast-paced, team-orientated challenge that will level up any old 5K jog.
  • Sun 16 Apr
  • £89-£94
  • 3 charities
London, UK

Tough Mudder North London | 5K Sunday

Featuring 13 world-famous obstacles crammed into a 5K course, Tough Mudder 5K is a fast-paced, team-orientated challenge that will level up any old 5K jog.

  • 5 km multi terrain running
Featuring 20 world-famous obstacles to tackle, Tough Mudder 10K is the perfect mix of distance and challenge.
  • Sun 16 Apr
  • £89-£94
  • 3 charities
London, UK

Tough Mudder North London | 10K Sunday

Featuring 20 world-famous obstacles to tackle, Tough Mudder 10K is the perfect mix of distance and challenge.

  • 10 km multi terrain running
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.
  • Sun 16 Apr
  • £65-£69
  • 17 charities
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

adidas Manchester Marathon

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.

  • Marathon
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.
  • Sun 23 Apr
  • £30-£40
  • 6 charities
Anywhere

Virtual TCS London Marathon

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.

  • Marathon
The ultimate obstacle course! With no competition and no timing, it’s just you, your teammates and muddy strangers working together to conquer the course and earn the world-famous orange headband.
  • Sat 6 May
  • £104-£109
  • 3 charities
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

Tough Mudder London West | 15K Saturday

The ultimate obstacle course! With no competition and no timing, it’s just you, your teammates and muddy strangers working together to conquer the course and earn the world-famous orange headband.

  • 15 km multi terrain running
Featuring 13 world-famous obstacles crammed into a 5K course, Tough Mudder 5K is a fast-paced, team-orientated challenge that will level up any old 5K jog.
  • Sat 6 May
  • £89
  • 3 charities
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

Tough Mudder London West | 5K Saturday

Featuring 13 world-famous obstacles crammed into a 5K course, Tough Mudder 5K is a fast-paced, team-orientated challenge that will level up any old 5K jog.

  • 5 km multi terrain running
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.
  • Sat 20 - Sun 21 May
  • £19-£51
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run

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.

  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • Fun run 2
Your city, your run. This is the summer's greatest celebration of running in central London with iconic sights, entertainment and cheers at every kilometre! Charity places now available for 2023.
  • Sun 9 Jul
  • £48.15
  • 13 charities
London, UK

ASICS London 10K

Your city, your run. This is the summer's greatest celebration of running in central London with iconic sights, entertainment and cheers at every kilometre! Charity places now available for 2023.

  • 10K run
The running festival of the world's biggest and best half marathon boasting a warm North East welcome, unbeatable atmosphere and distances to suit all abilities.
  • Fri 8 - Sun 10 Sep
  • FREE-£50
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK

Great North Run Weekend

The running festival of the world's biggest and best half marathon boasting a warm North East welcome, unbeatable atmosphere and distances to suit all abilities.

  • Half marathon
  • 5K run
  • Fun run 3
An inclusive celebration of running and everything that’s incredible about Glasgow, with events for all abilities on landmark-packed routes with cheering locals, entertainment zones and music.
  • Sat 30 Sep - Sun 1 Oct
  • £13-£42
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Great Scottish Run

An inclusive celebration of running and everything that’s incredible about Glasgow, with events for all abilities on landmark-packed routes with cheering locals, entertainment zones and music.

  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • Fun run 2
Sun... Sea... Running as it should be. A weekend festival with a range of runs to suit all abilities - featuring kids events, a glow run and a coastal half marathon with long stretches of sea views.
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Oct
  • £14-£41.75
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Run Bournemouth

Sun... Sea... Running as it should be. A weekend festival with a range of runs to suit all abilities - featuring kids events, a glow run and a coastal half marathon with long stretches of sea views.

  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • 5K run 2
  • Fun run 3
The Great South Run has been the world's most famous 10-mile run for over 30 years and is the main event of a weekend of seafront running for all abilities, with great crowds, music and atmosphere!
  • Sat 14 - Sun 15 Oct
  • £19-£48
Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK

Great South Run Weekend

The Great South Run has been the world's most famous 10-mile run for over 30 years and is the main event of a weekend of seafront running for all abilities, with great crowds, music and atmosphere!

  • 10 miler
  • 5K run
  • Fun run 2
Whether you’re aiming to smash your PB or just cross the finish, the Yorkshire Marathon is the perfect experience for all runners - with a 10 mile and relay run too. Charity places available for 2023.
  • Sun 15 Oct
  • £25-£60
York, North Yorkshire, UK

Yorkshire Marathon Festival

Whether you’re aiming to smash your PB or just cross the finish, the Yorkshire Marathon is the perfect experience for all runners - with a 10 mile and relay run too. Charity places available for 2023.

  • Marathon
  • 10 miler
Fast and flat through the historic streets of Bath on a two-lap course which avoids the city's surrounding hills. Voted 3rd best UK running event by the Daily Telegraph.
  • Sun 15 Oct
  • £48.50
  • 10 charities
Bath, Somerset, UK

Bath Half Marathon

Fast and flat through the historic streets of Bath on a two-lap course which avoids the city's surrounding hills. Voted 3rd best UK running event by the Daily Telegraph.

  • Half marathon
The festival of the largest marathon in the world bringing together tens of thousands of people to celebrate New York City with a family race, 5K, expo or the prestigious marathon itself.
  • Sun 5 Nov
  • £30-£295
New York City, New York, USA

TCS New York City Marathon

The festival of the largest marathon in the world bringing together tens of thousands of people to celebrate New York City with a family race, 5K, expo or the prestigious marathon itself.

  • Marathon
  • 5K run
Experience the renowned atmosphere and electrifying crowd support of the most popular marathon in the world with its grand finale on The Mall itself! Charity places available for 2024.
  • Sun 21 Apr 2024
  • £47.99-£49.99
  • 40 charities
London, UK

TCS London Marathon

Experience the renowned atmosphere and electrifying crowd support of the most popular marathon in the world with its grand finale on The Mall itself! Charity places available for 2024.

  • Marathon

Cycling events coming up

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.

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London to Brighton Bike Ride
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London to Brighton Bike Ride

Join Europe's oldest charity bike ride both for an unforgettable experience and to support Rethink Mental Illness.

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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.
  • Sun 28 May
  • FREE-£99
London, UK

RideLondon

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.

  • Long sportive
  • Medium sportive
  • Short sportive
  • Road leisure
Peak District Mountain Bike Challenge
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Peak District Mountain Bike Challenge

Explore the tracks and paths across the stunning Peak District on two wheels, supported by the British Heart Foundation! There are three distances to choose from and riders of all abilities are welcome.

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RideLondon-Essex 100 returns with an exciting traffic-free route from the capital into glorious Essex countryside and back to a rapturous finish at Tower Bridge. Charity places now available for 2023.
  • Sun 28 May
  • £99
  • 34 charities
London, UK

RideLondon | Essex 100

RideLondon-Essex 100 returns with an exciting traffic-free route from the capital into glorious Essex countryside and back to a rapturous finish at Tower Bridge. Charity places now available for 2023.

  • 100 miles road cycling
This unique ride sees participants pedal past impressive London landmarks and through picturesque rural Essex – all on traffic-free roads. Ideal for newcomers to RideLondon.
  • Sun 28 May
  • £55
  • 2 charities
London, UK

RideLondon | Essex 60

This unique ride sees participants pedal past impressive London landmarks and through picturesque rural Essex – all on traffic-free roads. Ideal for newcomers to RideLondon.

  • 60 miles road cycling
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.
  • Sun 18 Jun
  • FREE-£45
  • 12 charities
London, UK

London to Brighton Bike Ride

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.

  • Charity bike ride

Walks and hikes coming up

Discover a fantastic array of walking events and charity hikes across the UK. For regular updates on events, sign up to our newsletter!

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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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Charity events

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.

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ActiveApril
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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.

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Walk for Water
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Walk for Water

Sign up for free to this daily walking challenge in March to help raise funds and support for people around the world who have to walk for water every day. This is your opportunity to get active outdoors while supporting a great cause!

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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.
  • Sun 2 Apr
  • £114.08-£130
  • Entries closed
Paris, France

Schneider Electric Paris Marathon

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.

  • Entries closed
  • Marathon
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.
  • Sun 2 Apr
  • £35
  • Entries closed
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton Marathon Weekend | BM10K

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.

  • Entries closed
  • 10 km road running
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.
  • Sun 2 Apr
  • £69.99
  • Entries closed
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton Marathon

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.

  • Entries closed
  • 26.2 miles road running
Featuring 13 world-famous obstacles crammed into a 5K course, Tough Mudder 5K is a fast-paced, team-orientated challenge that will level-up any old 5K jog.
  • Sat 15 Apr
  • £89-£94
  • 3 charities
London, UK

Tough Mudder North London | 5K Saturday

Featuring 13 world-famous obstacles crammed into a 5K course, Tough Mudder 5K is a fast-paced, team-orientated challenge that will level-up any old 5K jog.

  • 5 km multi terrain running
Featuring 20 world-famous obstacles to tackle, Tough Mudder 10K is the perfect mix of distance and challenge.
  • Sat 15 Apr
  • £89-£94
  • 3 charities
London, UK

Tough Mudder North London | 10K Saturday

Featuring 20 world-famous obstacles to tackle, Tough Mudder 10K is the perfect mix of distance and challenge.

  • 10 km multi terrain running
Your city, your run. This is the summer's greatest celebration of running in central London with iconic sights, entertainment and cheers at every kilometre! Charity places now available for 2023.
  • Sun 9 Jul
  • £48.15
  • 13 charities
London, UK

ASICS London 10K

Your city, your run. This is the summer's greatest celebration of running in central London with iconic sights, entertainment and cheers at every kilometre! Charity places now available for 2023.

  • 10K run
Fast and flat through the historic streets of Bath on a two-lap course which avoids the city's surrounding hills. Voted 3rd best UK running event by the Daily Telegraph.
  • Sun 15 Oct
  • £48.50
  • 10 charities
Bath, Somerset, UK

Bath Half Marathon

Fast and flat through the historic streets of Bath on a two-lap course which avoids the city's surrounding hills. Voted 3rd best UK running event by the Daily Telegraph.

  • Half marathon
Experience the renowned atmosphere and electrifying crowd support of the most popular marathon in the world with its grand finale on The Mall itself! Charity places available for 2024.
  • Sun 21 Apr 2024
  • £47.99-£49.99
  • 40 charities
London, UK

TCS London Marathon

Experience the renowned atmosphere and electrifying crowd support of the most popular marathon in the world with its grand finale on The Mall itself! Charity places available for 2024.

  • Marathon
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.
  • Sun 18 Jun
  • FREE-£45
  • 12 charities
London, UK

London to Brighton Bike Ride

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.

  • Charity bike ride

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