Fun runs in East of England

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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 28 Sep
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

Open to all the family from serious athletes wanting a shorter race to complete beginners wanting to have fun, get fit and raise money for Anna's Hope, or a different charity cause.

Sun 12 Oct
£18.90

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

Anna's Hope 5K Fun Run

Open to all the family from serious athletes wanting a shorter race to complete beginners wanting to have fun, get fit and raise money for Anna's Hope, or a different charity cause.

Chip timing
Enter online
Flat
PB
Traffic free
Age 4 & over

5 km road 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 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

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

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

Southend-on-Sea, Essex, UK

Southend Rudolph Run | Rudolph Scurry

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!

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Flat
Traffic free
Fancy dress
All ages

1 mile road running

Sun 14 Dec
£22

Southend-on-Sea, Essex, UK

Southend Rudolph Run | Rudolph 5 Mile

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!

Chip timing
Enter online
Flat
Fancy dress
Age 15 & over

5 miles road running + 49 ft ascent

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

The Original World Famous Maldon Mud Race in which competitors race to be the first to complete a 400 metre dash over the bed of the River Blackwater and only happens at low tide!

Sun 26 Apr 2026
£50

Maldon, Essex, UK

The Maldon Mud Race

The Original World Famous Maldon Mud Race in which competitors race to be the first to complete a 400 metre dash over the bed of the River Blackwater and only happens at low tide!

Newcomers
Enter online
Fundraising required
Fancy dress
Event village
Park
Age 16 & over

500 m multi terrain 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.