Outdoor events calendar 2025 - 2026
Explore 5,000+ runs, rides, swims, walks, triathlons and multi-activity events across the UK and overseas. Filter by date, distance, location and terrain to find the perfect challenge - from fast city 10Ks and iconic marathons to scenic trail runs, sportives, open-water swims and adventure races. Enter online and start planning your next goal.
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Featured events
Including boosted events, early bird entries, special offers and deadlines coming up.
- Sun 13 Sep 2026
- £68
Great North Run
Join 60,000 runners at the world’s biggest and best half marathon with a ballot entry. Get the low-down on key dates, the route and race-day logistics, then secure your place on the iconic start line.
- 13.1 miles road running + 404 ft ascent
Events this weekend
Runs, rides, swims, walks, triathlons & other outdoor events coming up this weekend.
- Sat 18 - Fri 24 Oct
- FREE
Swim Marathon
Take on a challenge like no other as you swim a marathon or half marathon distance in October and lift your health, wellbeing and fitness to the next level.
- Charity swim 2
- Sat 18 Oct
- £19-£23
Loggerheads Autumn Trails
The longer version of the popular 5K and 10K races, the routes take in even more of this wonderful area, and are varied in terms of terrain and challenging as a result.
- Trail run 2
- CaniCross
- Sat 18 Oct
- £16-£35
Scare Bear Run | Wales
Get involved in this spooky Scare Bear Run! The Care Bears were a staple of anyone who grew up in the 80s and even if you never liked them, they make a super cute (slightly scary) medal to earn.
- Road run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 19 Oct
- £26-£31
Bedgebury Forest Half Marathon & 10K
An unforgettable race between the pines and beneath the majestic canopy of Bedgebury Forest - a trail race that will ignite your racer's heart.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 19 Oct
- FREE-£7.50
Ovar-Dressed London
Silly outfits, serious impact. Ovar-Dressed London is back, with a twist!
- Charity walk 2
- Sun 19 Oct
- £13-£20
Run 10 in the Fen
The beast roars back! In celebration of 25 years, an iconic running event returns. An out-and-back 5K or 10K across the beautiful, but sometimes brutal and bleak, Cambridgeshire Fens.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 19 Oct
- £20-£30
Shrewsbury Junior And Super Sprint Duathlon | October
Do you have what it takes to take on the Shrewsbury run-bike-run duathlon? This event is perfect for all abilities so you can race in a friendly atmosphere!
- Kids duathlon 4
- Super sprint duathlon
- Sun 19 Oct
- £49.50
Brenig Way 50K Trail
This regional marked footpath of 32 miles winds it's way through some beautifully remote upland scenery. Start at the town of Corwen in the Dee Valley, and follow the signage up the Dee Valley.
- 50 km trail running + 1450 m ascent
- Sun 19 Oct
- £17-£19
Hove Prom 10K
Join Arena 80 for this fast and flat 10K along the scenic promenade and with the right conditions, PBs are very likely.
- 10 km road running + 82 ft ascent
- Sun 19 Oct
- 1 charity
Great South Run charity places
Secure your charity place in the GSR today. Run for charity in the world’s favourite 10-mile running event while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- 10 miles road running
Events in October
Runs, rides, swims, walks, triathlons & other outdoor events coming up in October.
- Sat 18 - Fri 24 Oct
- FREE
Swim Marathon
Take on a challenge like no other as you swim a marathon or half marathon distance in October and lift your health, wellbeing and fitness to the next level.
- Charity swim 2
- Sat 18 Oct
- £19-£23
Loggerheads Autumn Trails
The longer version of the popular 5K and 10K races, the routes take in even more of this wonderful area, and are varied in terms of terrain and challenging as a result.
- Trail run 2
- CaniCross
- Sat 18 Oct
- £16-£35
Scare Bear Run | Wales
Get involved in this spooky Scare Bear Run! The Care Bears were a staple of anyone who grew up in the 80s and even if you never liked them, they make a super cute (slightly scary) medal to earn.
- Road run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 19 Oct
- £26-£31
Bedgebury Forest Half Marathon & 10K
An unforgettable race between the pines and beneath the majestic canopy of Bedgebury Forest - a trail race that will ignite your racer's heart.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 19 Oct
- FREE-£7.50
Ovar-Dressed London
Silly outfits, serious impact. Ovar-Dressed London is back, with a twist!
- Charity walk 2
- Sun 19 Oct
- £13-£20
Run 10 in the Fen
The beast roars back! In celebration of 25 years, an iconic running event returns. An out-and-back 5K or 10K across the beautiful, but sometimes brutal and bleak, Cambridgeshire Fens.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 19 Oct
- £20-£30
Shrewsbury Junior And Super Sprint Duathlon | October
Do you have what it takes to take on the Shrewsbury run-bike-run duathlon? This event is perfect for all abilities so you can race in a friendly atmosphere!
- Kids duathlon 4
- Super sprint duathlon
- Sun 19 Oct
- £49.50
Brenig Way 50K Trail
This regional marked footpath of 32 miles winds it's way through some beautifully remote upland scenery. Start at the town of Corwen in the Dee Valley, and follow the signage up the Dee Valley.
- 50 km trail running + 1450 m ascent
- Sun 19 Oct
- £17-£19
Hove Prom 10K
Join Arena 80 for this fast and flat 10K along the scenic promenade and with the right conditions, PBs are very likely.
- 10 km road running + 82 ft ascent
- Sun 19 Oct
- £15-£35
Great South Run
Probably the world’s favourite 10 mile running event with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed! Local supporters will keep your spirits and motivation up the whole way.
- 10 miles road running
- Sat 25 Oct
- £16-£35
Scare Bear Run
Get involved in this spooky Scare Bear Run! The Care Bears were a staple of anyone who grew up in the 80s and even if you never liked them, they make a super cute (slightly scary) medal to earn.
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sat 25 Oct
- £49-£89
London Halloween Walk
Why not risk a hair-raising hike around some of the city’s scary streets and historic haunts? Choose your distance, gather your bravest guys and ghouls to make up a team or go it alone.
- Challenge walk
- Short walk
- Sat 25 Oct
- £18.50
Moel Famau Halloween 'Piece of String' Night Race
A great chance to stretch your legs with this Halloween with the Piece of String - at night! You will not know the distance until the event unfolds....
- Trail run
- CaniCross
- Sat 25 Oct
- £4-£56
Hubble Bubble & Ghostly 1 Mile | Day 1
A Halloween-themed running event you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Trail run
- + 3 more races
- Sat 25 Oct
- £26-£37.50
Running Tribe Races | Oct
A new and unique concept where you decide how many loops you feel capable of on the day - whether it's 7km, 14km, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or an Ultra Marathon! Push yourself further or go easy.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sat 25 Oct
- £26-£31
Monsal Trail October Half Marathon & 10K | Saturday
Take to one of the most iconic trails in the Peak District for stunning and traffic-free racing joy on a former Midland railway line taking you through four tunnels and across the spectacular viaduct!
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 25 Oct
- £70
Thames Trail Ultra
This 47-mile point-to-point along England’s longest river is one of the most popular events in the British ultra running calendar, boasting an interesting route and top runner reviews.
- 47 miles trail running + 913 ft ascent
- Sun 26 Oct
- £14-£56
Hubble Bubble | Day 2
A Halloween-themed running event you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- + 2 more races
- Sun 26 Oct
- £31-£36
Pumpkin Plod
This Halloween, run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through Ferry Meadows, one of the largest country parks in the region, on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 26 Oct
- £58-£90
ATW Grafham Duathlon - Incorporating the European Standard Duathlon Qualifier
Join ATW, the largest multisport organiser in the UK, at the iconic Grafham Water - a venue that has been used for award-winning events, national championships and GB qualifier races.
- Sprint duathlon
- Standard duathlon
- Sun 26 Oct
- £26-£31
Monsal Trail October Half Marathon & 10K | Sunday
Take to one of the most iconic trails in the Peak District for stunning and traffic-free racing joy on a former Midland railway line taking you through four tunnels and across the spectacular viaduct!
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 26 Oct
- £45
The Dorchester Sprint Triathlon
Bike past historic landmarks, and run beside the Great Feild at Poundbury. As you finish each leg of the course, you’ll get closer to the crowds of people cheering you on at that final stretch.
- 300 m pool swimming
- 21 km road cycling + 792 ft ascent
- 5 km road running + 147 ft ascent
- Sun 26 Oct
- £55
Stort30
A stunningly pretty 30-mile out-and-back ultra on the border of Hertfordshire and Essex along the River Stort and Lee navigation. A great first foray into ultra running or a fast competitive race.
- 30 miles trail running + 188 ft ascent
- Wed 29 Oct
- £22
Piglove by the River by Night 10K & 5K
An evening event at a lovely beer garden in the heart of Citu’s Climate Innovation District - grab a picnic bench, a pint of craft beer and admire the views. The perfect spot for a sunny evening!
- 5K run
- 10K run
Halloween events
Spine-tingling runs and walks for all ages and abilities — fun, active ways to stay fit this autumn!
- Sat 18 Oct
- £16-£35
Scare Bear Run | Wales
Get involved in this spooky Scare Bear Run! The Care Bears were a staple of anyone who grew up in the 80s and even if you never liked them, they make a super cute (slightly scary) medal to earn.
- Road run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sat 25 Oct
- £16-£35
Scare Bear Run
Get involved in this spooky Scare Bear Run! The Care Bears were a staple of anyone who grew up in the 80s and even if you never liked them, they make a super cute (slightly scary) medal to earn.
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sat 25 Oct
- £49-£89
London Halloween Walk
Why not risk a hair-raising hike around some of the city’s scary streets and historic haunts? Choose your distance, gather your bravest guys and ghouls to make up a team or go it alone.
- Challenge walk
- Short walk
- Sat 25 Oct
- £18.50
Moel Famau Halloween 'Piece of String' Night Race
A great chance to stretch your legs with this Halloween with the Piece of String - at night! You will not know the distance until the event unfolds....
- Trail run
- CaniCross
- Sat 25 Oct
- £4-£56
Hubble Bubble & Ghostly 1 Mile | Day 1
A Halloween-themed running event you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Trail run
- + 3 more races
- Sun 26 Oct
- £14-£56
Hubble Bubble | Day 2
A Halloween-themed running event you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- + 2 more races
- Sun 26 Oct
- £31-£36
Pumpkin Plod
This Halloween, run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through Ferry Meadows, one of the largest country parks in the region, on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sat 1 Nov
- £20
Dark Skies Series | Mendip Aurora
The Mendip Aurora night trail run kicks off the award-winning ‘Dark Skies Series’ of three night trail running events across Somerset with an optional Halloween theme!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 8 Nov
- £27.50
Dark Dorset 10
The Dark Dorset 10 is an exciting new event that offers runners the chance to pluck up the courage to do a twilight 10K through Dorset's most haunted parish.
- 10 km trail running
Remembrance events
Pay your respects with others by signing up to an active event.
- Sat 8 Nov
- £14-£37
ATW Remembrance Runs
Join ATW for the Remembrance Runs at The Carver Barracks, (Formerly Debden Airfield), in Essex to help honour our fallen heroes and raise money for this fantastic military charity.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 8 Nov
- £26-£28
Remembrance Run
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on a looped route within the time limit, with fuel stations, a Remembrance medal and goody bag.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- + 1 more race
- Sun 9 Nov
- £24-£38
Remembrance Day Run | South
Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence and a run of your choice from 3K to ultra.
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 9 Nov
- £16-£36
Remembrance Day Run | North East
Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence and a run of your choice from 3K to ultra.
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 9 Nov
- £31-£36
Remembrance Run
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a 4 or 6-hour remembrance running challenge! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 9 Nov
- £27-£29
Rochford Remembrance Sunday 10
Mark Remembrance Sunday with a meaningful 10-mile run through Rochford’s peaceful lanes, combining a respectful tribute with a scenic, well-supported and impeccably organised event.
- 10 miles road running
Festive events
Run, jog, walk and be merry with friends, family and fun folk this festive season!
- Sat 22 Nov
- £31-£36
Turkey Trot
Run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through the lovely Suffolk countryside on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 23 Nov
- £22-£26
Bushy Christmas 10K & 5K
Irresistable festive fun and racing joy within the iconic surroundings of Bushy Park! The perfect setting for a fast, flat and traffic-free Sunday morning run with like-minded festive folk.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 23 Nov
- £7-£26
Sherwood Christmas 10K & 5K
Celebrate Christmas at Sherwood Forest with this dazzling and festive 10K and 5K race, perfect for the whole family!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 23 Nov
- FREE-£28
The Christie Charity Festive Dash
Join Team Christie at Manchester’s favourite festive dash! Get ready to pull on your Santa suit, reindeer antlers, or festive fancy dress and join hundreds of supporters to walk, jog or run 5K!
- 5 km road running
- Mon 1 - Wed 31 Dec
- £10
Walk for Children
Join hundreds of people across the UK and walk 5K in your local area on the longest night of the year. Because for children suffering abuse, every night feels like the longest.
- 5 km walking
- Mon 1 - Wed 31 Dec
- FREE-£10
Walk for Children Leeds
Leeds Walk for Children is for everyone. Choose to walk either 5K or 3K and enjoy the festive event village. There will be activities for all ages.
- 5 km walking
- Fri 5 Dec
- £16-£27
The Christmas Jumper Jaunt
Join a December midweek run and wear your most over-the-top Christmas jumper if you like!
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sat 6 Dec
- £16-£40
A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run
Come and join in Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run, at this event you can earn yourself a bobble hat as well as one of the incredible themed medals!!
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sat 6 Dec
- £7-£24
Cannock Chase Forest Christmas 10K, 5K & Junior Fun Run
Grab those elf shoes and get festive! Put your legs to the test in this beautifully scenic, but challenging Christmas run. You'll enjoy looping around the lakes with your Santa hat on.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 7 Dec
- £14-£41
Do you like my Bingley Baubles
Enjoy a festive trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this winter. A challenging and scenic run over towpath, woodland, and fields with joyous distances from 5K to a full marathon.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 7 Dec
- £6-£24
Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash
A Christmas cracker of a race - and you won't want to miss it! Grab those running shoes and your best festive game-face... it's the Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 7 Dec
- £31-£36
Bauble Bimble
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a festive 4 or 6-hour running challenge! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sat 13 Dec
- £4-£56
Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 1
Take on this out and back course to really get in the Christmas spirit. This event isn't just about the race itself, the activities at Race HQ are bound start a jolly atmosphere!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 14 Dec
- £22-£34
A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run | North
Come and join in Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run, at this event you can earn yourself a bobble hat as well as one of the incredible themed medals!
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 14 Dec
- £7-£24
Salcey Forest Christmas 10K, 5K & Junior Fun Run
Watch out Dasher, Comet and Blitzen! It's time to fly around the beautiful Salcey Forest trails. Come for the seasonal atmosphere, the festive cheer and finish-line medals!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 14 Dec
- £7-£22
Southend Rudolph Run
Kick off your festive celebrations with this cracking race... The Southend Rudolf Run is filled with seasonal delights and racing fun designed to delight with every step!
- Fun run 2
- Sun 14 Dec
- £31-£36
Twas The Run Before Christmas
Run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, head out for more and enjoy some festive fun!
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 14 Dec
- £4-£41
Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 2
An out and back course to really get you in the Christmas spirit with activities at Race HQ bound to start a jolly atmosphere, whether you want a PB or the challenge of a longer distance.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- + 2 more races
- Sat 20 Dec
- £23-£37.50
Christmas Canter
It's December, so what better way to finish the year than with a Christmas event? Follow the Windmill Way route on a distance of your choice - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra within 7 hours.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sat 20 Dec
- £9
Santa Run Wales
Get your Santa suits, reindeer antlers, and elf ears ready — Christmas is Coming, and so is the most magical fun run of the year!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- Sat 20 Dec
- £19
Moel Famau Festive 'Piece of String' Race
A great chance to stretch your legs with this event on the last Saturday before Christmas, with a Canicross race going off before the main pack.
- Trail run
- CaniCross
- Sat 20 Dec
- £6-£22
Christmas Pudding Dash
Back for its 20th year, this cracking, undulating, muddy cross-country trail racing extravaganza would have Santa ditching his sleigh for running shoes!
- Fun run 2
- XC run
- Sun 21 Dec
- £7-£22
Kent Christmas Cracker
Grab your running shoes and put on your Santa hat - it's time for this cracking Christmas race! Come and enjoy the spirit of Christmas and superb racing on this flat and fast course.
- Fun run 3
- Sun 21 Dec
- £32
Slow and Dirty
The ‘Slow and Dirty’ could actually be better described as the Fast and Clean, as its a very level 19k race along the hard surface of an old railway line.
- Trail run
- CaniCross
- Sun 21 Dec
- £16-£40
A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run | Wales
Come and join in at the Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run in the picturesque Dare Valley in Wales! At this event you can earn yourself a bobble hat as well as one of the incredible themed medals!
- Road run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Thu 25 Dec
- £16-£35
Christmas Day Cracker Run
If you prefer to put on a pair of trainers rather than open presents, drink and eat Christmas dinner (or if you want to get a run in before you do all of that) then this is the event for you!
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Fri 26 Dec
- £28-£30
Boxing Day Challenge
Welcome to the 6-hour Boxing Day Challenge, where you can run the distance of your choice on an out-and-back route along the River Thames, with fuel stations, bespoke medal and goody bag.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- + 1 more race