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Fun runs in East Midlands

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Watch out Dasher, Comet and Blitzen! It's time to fly around the beautiful Salcey Forest trails. Come for the seasonal atmosphere, the festive cheer and finish-line medals!
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £7
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

Salcey Forest Christmas Junior Fun Run

Watch out Dasher, Comet and Blitzen! It's time to fly around the beautiful Salcey Forest trails. Come for the seasonal atmosphere, the festive cheer and finish-line medals!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • All ages
  • 1.2 km multi terrain running
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
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
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
A great opportunity to be part of the day's events but over a shorter distance. Run the start and finish of the half marathon route with an exclusive link section through the beautiful Beckets Park.
  • Sun 13 Sep 2026
  • £17
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

The Amazing Northampton Run | 3 Mile Fun Run

A great opportunity to be part of the day's events but over a shorter distance. Run the start and finish of the half marathon route with an exclusive link section through the beautiful Beckets Park.

  • Chip timing
  • Traffic free
  • Age 5 & over
  • 3.3 miles road running + 128 ft ascent
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
  • Sun 14 Dec
Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK

Kettering Christmas 10K & 5K

  • Fun run 2
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Sun 14 Dec
Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, UK

Christmas Day for Runners | The Pyjama Express 3K

  • 3 km trail running
  • Sun 1 Mar 2026
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

Pitsford Water Trail Races | 10K

  • 10 km trail running + 70 m ascent
  • Sun 15 Mar 2026
Retford, Nottinghamshire, UK

Retford Half Marathon | Charity Family Fun Run

  • 2 km road running
  • Sun 17 May 2026
Hope Valley, Derbyshire, UK

Eyam Half Marathon | Kids Race

  • 2.1 km road running
  • Sun 7 Jun 2026
Grimsby, Lincolnshire, UK

Orsted Great Grimsby 10K & Family Fun Run | Family Fun Run

  • 1 km road running
  • Sun 19 Jul 2026
Winwick, Northamptonshire, UK

Winwick Hall Trail Races | 2K Children's Race

  • 2 km trail running
  • Sun 20 Sep 2026
Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, UK

ABP Humber Coastal Half Marathon 10K & Family Fun Run | Family Fun Run

  • 1 mile road running + 19 ft ascent
  • Sun 27 Sep 2026
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

Robin Hood Half & Mini Marathon | Mini Marathon

  • 1.5 miles road running

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