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Get your Santa suits, reindeer antlers, and elf ears ready — Christmas is Coming, and so is the most magical fun run of the year!
  • Sat 20 Dec
  • £9.50
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, UK

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!

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Park
  • All ages
  • Fun run
  • 5K run
Back for its 20th year, this cracking 800 metre scurry would have Santa ditching his sleigh for running shoes!
  • Sat 20 Dec
  • £6
Hastings, East Sussex, UK

Christmas Pudding Dash | Children's Turkey Drumsticks Scurry

Back for its 20th year, this cracking 800 metre scurry would have Santa ditching his sleigh for running shoes!

  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • All ages
  • 800 m multi terrain running
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.
  • Sun 21 Dec
  • £7
Deal, Kent, UK

Kent Christmas Cracker | Junior Run

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.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • 1 km road running
Come and join the morning of running and aim to complete a 3K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a Christmas present, themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Thu 25 Dec
  • £16-£18
Egham, Surrey, UK

Christmas Day Cracker Run | 3K

Come and join the morning of running and aim to complete a 3K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a Christmas present, themed medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • 3 km trail running
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 3K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a fantastic pick and mix medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Sat 27 Dec
  • £16-£18
Staines, Surrey, UK

Year End Time Turner | 3K

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 3K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a fantastic pick and mix medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • All ages
  • 3 km trail running
Join in for the Salcombe RNLI Resolution Fun Run — a 7km scenic trail run looping around the beautiful Snape’s Point and back.
  • Wed 31 Dec
  • £5-£10
Salcombe, Devon, UK

Salcombe RNLI Resolution Fun Run

Join in for the Salcombe RNLI Resolution Fun Run — a 7km scenic trail run looping around the beautiful Snape’s Point and back.

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • 7 km trail running + 350 ft ascent
This race will give aspiring junior racers a chance to take part in their very own, dedicated event where they will receive a medal and can look forward to being cheered across the finish line!
  • Sun 18 Jan 2026
  • £7
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK

Sherwood New Year Junior Run

This race will give aspiring junior racers a chance to take part in their very own, dedicated event where they will receive a medal and can look forward to being cheered across the finish line!

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • 1.3 km trail running + 49 ft ascent
Gear up for an adrenaline-packed winter running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit!
  • Sun 18 Jan 2026
  • £8
Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire, UK

ATW Mallory Park Winter Fun Run

Gear up for an adrenaline-packed winter running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • All ages
  • 1.25 km road running + 36 ft ascent
A superb and stunning race using the trails that twist and turn beneath the majestic forest canopy of Bedgebury National Forest. With a brand new junior race offering, it's one for the family too!
  • Sun 1 Feb 2026
  • £7
Goudhurst, Kent, UK

Bedgebury Forest Junior Race

A superb and stunning race using the trails that twist and turn beneath the majestic forest canopy of Bedgebury National Forest. With a brand new junior race offering, it's one for the family too!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • 2 km trail running + 128 ft ascent
This popular event has a strong history within the running community and has been taking place for over 40 years. Join a day of running, community spirit and exciting experiences!
  • Sun 1 Feb 2026
  • £12
Watford, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW Watford Family Fun Run

This popular event has a strong history within the running community and has been taking place for over 40 years. Join a day of running, community spirit and exciting experiences!

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • All ages
  • 1.8 km road running
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 3K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a fantastic Smurf-themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Sun 15 Feb 2026
  • £16-£18
Durham, County Durham, UK

Smurf Run | North | 3K

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 3K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a fantastic Smurf-themed medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • 3 km trail running
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.
  • Fri 13 - Sat 14 Mar 2026
  • £26
Grangemouth, Falkirk, UK

Supernova Run Kelpies 5K

Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.

  • Families
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Fancy dress
  • Urban
  • Free venue entry
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • All ages
  • 5K run 2
Taking place on the trails and paths around Sherwood and fully marshalled with medals for all finishers and raucous cheers over the finish line to inspire younger runners in a wonderful environment.
  • Sun 15 Mar 2026
  • £7
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK

Sherwood Pines Junior Run

Taking place on the trails and paths around Sherwood and fully marshalled with medals for all finishers and raucous cheers over the finish line to inspire younger runners in a wonderful environment.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • 1.3 km trail running + 49 ft ascent
Treat yourself to these Easter races around the beautiful Chasewater Reservoir! With a range of races on offer, there's something for everyone!
  • Sun 5 Apr 2026
  • £7
Brownhills, Staffordshire, UK

Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge | Junior Run

Treat yourself to these Easter races around the beautiful Chasewater Reservoir! With a range of races on offer, there's something for everyone!

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • All ages
  • 0.6 km multi terrain running
A free 400m Children’s Fun Run will take place on the running track 30 mins before the half-marathon start - no need to book, just turn up. Parents are welcome to run with their kids and warm up!
  • Mon 6 Apr 2026
  • FREE
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW Stevenage Spring 400M Childrens Fun Run

A free 400m Children’s Fun Run will take place on the running track 30 mins before the half-marathon start - no need to book, just turn up. Parents are welcome to run with their kids and warm up!

  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • 400 m track and field
Take to the tarmac and join us in London's beautiful Regent's Park for a spectacular Easter celebration race that never fails to disappoint! Did we mention that you get to race past London Zoo...?
  • Mon 6 Apr 2026
  • £7
London, UK

London Easter 10K | Junior Run

Take to the tarmac and join us in London's beautiful Regent's Park for a spectacular Easter celebration race that never fails to disappoint! Did we mention that you get to race past London Zoo...?

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • All ages
  • 700 m road running
A free one-mile event in Preston Park so that everyone can be part of the Brighton Marathon Weekend! Walkers, joggers and runners of all ages and abilities are welcome.
  • Sat 11 Apr 2026
  • FREE
  • 1 charity
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton Marathon Weekend | Brighton Miles

A free one-mile event in Preston Park so that everyone can be part of the Brighton Marathon Weekend! Walkers, joggers and runners of all ages and abilities are welcome.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • All ages
  • 1 mile road running
Gear up for an adrenaline-packed running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit with distances suited to every runner’s goals, featuring this inclusive fun run!
  • Sun 12 Apr 2026
  • £8
Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire, UK

ATW Mallory Park Runs | Fun Run

Gear up for an adrenaline-packed running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit with distances suited to every runner’s goals, featuring this inclusive fun run!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • 1.25 km road running + 36 ft ascent
Be part of the action! The Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend returns for it’s 15th year in 2026. This unique sell-out Bank Holiday weekend event has something for everyone.
  • Sat 2 - Mon 4 May 2026
  • £6-£69
Burgess Hill, West Sussex, UK

Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend

Be part of the action! The Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend returns for it’s 15th year in 2026. This unique sell-out Bank Holiday weekend event has something for everyone.

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • 10 miler 2
  • 10K run
  • Marathon 2
  • Fun run 6
  • Multi-terrain run
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 3K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a fantastic medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Mon 4 May 2026
  • £16-£18
Staines, Surrey, UK

Bank Holiday Madness May | 3K

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 3K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a fantastic medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • All ages
  • 3 km trail running
A fantastic event for runners (or walkers) of all ages and abilities. Experience what being a superhero is all about as you cross the finish line cheered by thousands of admiring spectators!
  • Mon 4 May 2026
  • £12
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK

MK Marathon Weekend | Superhero Fun Run

A fantastic event for runners (or walkers) of all ages and abilities. Experience what being a superhero is all about as you cross the finish line cheered by thousands of admiring spectators!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • All ages
  • 1 mile road running
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this 3K run is for you! Themed medal too.
  • Thu 21 May 2026
  • £16-£18
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 1 | 3K

Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this 3K run is for you! Themed medal too.

  • Enter online
  • All ages
  • 3 km trail running
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this 3K run is for you! Durham-themed medal too.
  • Fri 22 May 2026
  • £16-£18
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge - Day 2 | 3K

Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this 3K run is for you! Durham-themed medal too.

  • Enter online
  • All ages
  • 3 km trail running
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this 3K run is for you! Durham-themed medal too.
  • Sat 23 May 2026
  • £16-£18
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 3 | 3K

Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this 3K run is for you! Durham-themed medal too.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • All ages
  • 3 km trail running
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this 3K run is for you! Durham-themed medal too.
  • Sun 24 May 2026
  • £16-£18
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 4 | 3K

Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this 3K run is for you! Durham-themed medal too.

  • Enter online
  • All ages
  • 3 km trail running

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