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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
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
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
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
Come and conquer the Wendover Woods this summer and enjoy a scenic forest trail run!
  • Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • £7
Tring, Buckinghamshire, UK

Wendover Woods Junior 1K Run

Come and conquer the Wendover Woods this summer and enjoy a scenic forest trail run!

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • 1 km trail running
This popular racing gem returns to sparkle for another year; prepare to be captivated by racing joy! The junior race includes 1-2 laps around the cricket pitch (the runner chooses how many laps).
  • Sun 9 Aug 2026
  • £7
Faversham, Kent, UK

Mount Ephraim Junior Race

This popular racing gem returns to sparkle for another year; prepare to be captivated by racing joy! The junior race includes 1-2 laps around the cricket pitch (the runner chooses how many laps).

  • Enter online
  • All ages
  • 1 km road running
Join the Junior Run at Folkestone — feel the sea breeze, race the promenade, make your mark! Fun, fast and friendly for young runners at the heart of the coast.
  • Sun 27 Sep 2026
  • £5
Folkestone, Kent, UK

Folkestone Rotary Half Marathon | Junior Race

Join the Junior Run at Folkestone — feel the sea breeze, race the promenade, make your mark! Fun, fast and friendly for young runners at the heart of the coast.

  • Enter online
  • All ages
  • 600 m road running
A fun 1K race for younger runners where all children who finish receive a medal! A wonderful, traffic-free event to inspire our younger people.
  • Sun 1 Nov 2026
  • £7
Tring, Buckinghamshire, UK

Wendover Woods 1K

A fun 1K race for younger runners where all children who finish receive a medal! A wonderful, traffic-free event to inspire our younger people.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • All ages
  • 1 km trail running
  • Sun 8 Feb 2026
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

The One in the Woods | Henley | Little Sprinters 1K

  • 1 km trail running
  • Sun 8 Feb 2026
Farnborough, Hampshire, UK

Farnborough Winter Half Marathon | Kids Run

  • 800 m road running
  • Sun 22 Feb 2026
Wokingham, Berkshire, UK

David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon | Children’s Mini Mile

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sun 26 Apr 2026
Farnham, Hampshire, UK

Bolt Round the Holt | 1K Children's Race

  • 1 km xc running
  • Sun 10 May 2026
Prestwood, Buckinghamshire, UK

Run Prestwood | Children's Colour Run

  • 2 km road running
  • Sun 13 Sep 2026
Dorking, Surrey, UK

Bacchus Fun Run

  • 2 km trail running

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