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Fun runs in East of England

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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 2 Nov
  • 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
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 8 Nov
  • £14
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
Kick off your festive celebrations with this cracking race... The Southend Rudolf Run is filled with seasonal delights and racing fun designed to delight with every step!
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £7-£22
Southend-on-Sea, Essex, UK

Southend Rudolph Run

Kick off your festive celebrations with this cracking race... The Southend Rudolf Run is filled with seasonal delights and racing fun designed to delight with every step!

  • Families
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Coast
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • All ages
  • Fun run 2
A free 400m children's fun run for children of runners in the 10K or half marathon events taking place in the morning on the athletics track.
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • FREE
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW Stevenage Winter Family Fun Run

A free 400m children's fun run for children of runners in the 10K or half marathon events taking place in the morning on the athletics track.

  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • 400 m track and field
This flat, fast, traffic-free and chip timed event is a sure-fire guaranteed way to give you the best chance of a PB over the 5 mile distance.
  • Sun 25 Jan 2026
  • £25-£27
Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK

ATW Bedford 5

This flat, fast, traffic-free and chip timed event is a sure-fire guaranteed way to give you the best chance of a PB over the 5 mile distance.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 15 & over
  • 5 miles road running + 0 ft ascent
This popular event has a strong history within the running community and has been taking place for over 40 years. Join a day of running, community spirit and exciting experiences!
  • Sun 1 Feb 2026
  • £12
Watford, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW Watford Family Fun Run

This popular event has a strong history within the running community and has been taking place for over 40 years. Join a day of running, community spirit and exciting experiences!

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • All ages
  • 1.8 km road running
A free 400m Children’s Fun Run will take place on the running track 30 mins before the half-marathon start - no need to book, just turn up. Parents are welcome to run with their kids and warm up!
  • Mon 6 Apr 2026
  • FREE
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW Stevenage Spring 400M Childrens Fun Run

A free 400m Children’s Fun Run will take place on the running track 30 mins before the half-marathon start - no need to book, just turn up. Parents are welcome to run with their kids and warm up!

  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • 400 m track and field
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
  • Sun 9 Nov
Beccles, Suffolk, UK

Run Henham | 1K

  • 1 km trail running
  • Tue 30 Dec
Brentwood, Essex, UK

Bobble Hat 2K Obstacle Run

  • 2 km multi terrain running
  • Fri 2 Jan 2026
Brentwood, Essex, UK

2K Bobble Hat Run

  • 2 km trail running
  • Sun 1 Mar 2026
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, UK

Berkhamsted Half Marathon and 5 Mile Fun Run | 5 Mile Fun Run

  • 5 miles road running
  • Sun 12 Apr 2026
Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK

Flitwick 10K | Juniors Fun Run

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sun 26 Apr 2026
Maldon, Essex, UK

The Maldon Mud Race

  • 500 m multi terrain running
  • Sun 7 Jun 2026
Hitchin, Hertfordshire, UK

Hitchin Hard Half Marathon, Tough Ten Miler and Fierce 5 Miler and Kids Fun Run | Kids Fun Run

  • 1 km road running
  • Sun 14 Jun 2026
Colchester, Essex, UK

Boxted 10K | Junior 2K

  • 2 km multi terrain running

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