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Fun runs for all ages in UK in May 2026

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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
  • £7-£75
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.

  • 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
  • £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!

  • 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
  • £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!

  • 1 mile road running
Enjoy every spellbinding step through the stunning landscape of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in this exceptional summer series. Enter one or enter more and watch your times improve.
  • Fri 8 May
  • £7
Rye, East Sussex, UK

Rye Summer 10K & 5K Series | Race One | Junior Run

Enjoy every spellbinding step through the stunning landscape of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in this exceptional summer series. Enter one or enter more and watch your times improve.

  • 1 km 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
  • £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.

  • 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
  • £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.

  • 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
  • £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.

  • 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
  • £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.

  • 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.
  • Mon 25 May
  • £16-£18
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 5 | 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.

  • 3 km trail running
  • Sun 3 May
  • £13-£39
Camberley, Surrey, UK

Run Frimley | 1 Mile Fun Run

  • 1 km trail running
  • Sat 9 May
  • £6-£10
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

MND Mile

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sun 10 May
  • £3.50
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Babcock Shettleston 10K | 2K Fun Run

  • 2 km road running
  • Sun 10 May
  • £5
Prestwood, Buckinghamshire, UK

Run Prestwood | Children's Colour Run

  • 2 km road running
  • Sun 17 May
  • £10
Chester, Cheshire, UK

Essar Chester Fun Run

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sun 24 May
  • £5
Exeter, Devon, UK

Bishop Fleming Great West Run | Moki Community Mile

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sat 30 May
  • £16
Saint Agnes, Cornwall, UK

Trail Pursuit: Cornwall | Kids 1 Mile

  • 1 mile trail running

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