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Fun runs for all ages in October 2026

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A fun 400m run around the sports track just before the half marathon itself - the kids will love it! The parents will love it as a warm up and because it's free.
  • Sun 4 Oct
  • FREE
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW Welwyn Children's Fun Run

A fun 400m run around the sports track just before the half marathon itself - the kids will love it! The parents will love it as a warm up and because it's free.

  • 400 m track and field
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
A traffic-free flat run to let young warriors release lots of energy as they too get to experience racing at the festival, creating tall tales of daring and their own piece of history.
  • Sat 10 Oct
  • £10-£12
Stirling, UK

Wallace Warriors 1 Mile Fun Run

A traffic-free flat run to let young warriors release lots of energy as they too get to experience racing at the festival, creating tall tales of daring and their own piece of history.

  • 1 mile road running + 7 m ascent
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Fundraising optional
  • All ages
Get involved in this spooky 3K 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.
  • Sun 11 Oct
  • £16-£18
Durham, County Durham, UK

Scare Bear Run | North | 3K

Get involved in this spooky 3K 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.

  • 3 km trail running
  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
A Halloween-themed 1-mile fun run 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.
  • Sat 31 Oct
  • £4
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Hubble Bubble & Ghostly 1 Mile | Ghostly 1 Mile

A Halloween-themed 1-mile fun run 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.

  • 1 mile trail running
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • Sun 4 Oct
  • £8
Carlisle, Cumbria, UK

The Great Cumbrian Runs | Family Fun Run

  • 1.1 miles road running + 28 ft ascent
  • Sun 4 Oct
  • £10
Gosport, Hampshire, UK

Pieces of Eight and Bayside 10K | Mini Mile Pirate Run

  • 1 mile trail running
  • Sun 4 Oct
  • £3-£5
Saint Helens, Merseyside, UK

Rainford 10K & Fun Run | Fun Run

  • 1 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 11 Oct
  • £10-£15
Chester, Cheshire, UK

MBNA Chester Mini Marathon

  • 1 mile road running

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