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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 2026
  • £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.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • 3 km trail running
A community-focused event, ATW St Albans Fun Run aims to raise money for local charities and organisations as well as put on a great day out for all the family, delivered by runners for runners.
  • Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • £11
St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW St Albans 1.5 Mile Fun Run

A community-focused event, ATW St Albans Fun Run aims to raise money for local charities and organisations as well as put on a great day out for all the family, delivered by runners for runners.

  • Enter online
  • Fancy dress
  • All ages
  • 1.5 miles 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
It's the crash of waves and the sea-salt that lingers in the cool coastal air. It's your moment to fly along the promenade in this cracking mile event. It's part of a seaside racing extravaganza!
  • Sun 16 Aug 2026
  • £7
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, UK

Clacton Fun Run

It's the crash of waves and the sea-salt that lingers in the cool coastal air. It's your moment to fly along the promenade in this cracking mile event. It's part of a seaside racing extravaganza!

  • Enter online
  • All ages
  • 600 m road running
Don’t let the grown-ups have all the fun. Join the fun run for all the family as part of Bedford's Running Festival with kids zone and fun fair too!
  • Sat 5 Sep 2026
  • £12
Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK

ATW Bedford Running Festival | Fun Run

Don’t let the grown-ups have all the fun. Join the fun run for all the family as part of Bedford's Running Festival with kids zone and fun fair too!

  • Enter online
  • All ages
  • 1 mile road running
The Fun Run after the Chatsworth 10K gives families and those wanting a shorter distance a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the Chatsworth Estate! Why not run both?
  • Sun 13 Sep 2026
  • £6-£8
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Chatsworth 10K and Fun Run | Fun Run

The Fun Run after the Chatsworth 10K gives families and those wanting a shorter distance a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the Chatsworth Estate! Why not run both?

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • 3 km multi terrain 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 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 2026
  • 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.

  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • 400 m track and field
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 2026
  • £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.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Fundraising optional
  • All ages
  • 1 mile road running + 7 m ascent
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 2026
  • £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.

  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • 3 km trail running
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 2026
  • £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.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • 1 mile trail running
This fantastic fun run takes place an hour before the half marathon and 10K. If you've already entered the 10k or half marathon you are welcome to join in the fun run for free!
  • Sun 1 Nov 2026
  • FREE
Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK

ATW Blues Foundation Bedford Fun Run

This fantastic fun run takes place an hour before the half marathon and 10K. If you've already entered the 10k or half marathon you are welcome to join in the fun run for free!

  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • 1 km 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
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.
  • Sat 7 Nov 2026
  • £9
Saffron Walden, Essex, UK

ATW Remembrance Runs | Family Mile

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.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • 1 mile road running
A speedy Junior Run in the crisp autumnal air and through London's most iconic Royal Park.
  • Sun 8 Nov 2026
  • £7
London, UK

Regents Park 10K & Fun Runs | Junior Run

A speedy Junior Run in the crisp autumnal air and through London's most iconic Royal Park.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • 700 m road running
  • Sun 21 Dec
Edinburgh, UK

Santa & Elf Dash | Elf Dash

  • 1 km trail running
  • Sun 28 Dec
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Christmas Cracker 5K/10K/Kids Race | Kids Race 1.5K

  • 1.5 km road running
  • Thu 1 Jan 2026
Bishops Castle, Shropshire, UK

New Years Day 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Thu 1 Jan 2026
London, UK

Serpentine New Year’s Day 10K Race and 3K Fun Run | 3K Fun Run

  • 3 km road running
  • Sun 18 Jan 2026
Blackburn, Lancashire, UK

East Lancashire Hospice 10K and 2K Fun Run | 2K Fun Run

  • 2 km road running
  • Sat 24 Jan 2026
Bolton, Lancashire, UK

Petzl Night Runner Rivington | 1K

  • 1 km trail running
  • Sun 8 Feb 2026
Exeter, Devon, UK

Exeter Half Marathon and Riverside 5 Miles | 5 Miles

  • 5 miles road 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

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