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Fun runs in East of England

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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
  • £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.

  • 5 miles road running
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
  • £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!

  • 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
  • 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!

  • 400 m track and field
All ages and abilities are welcome to join the Mini Kids Race for free which is exclusively for youngsters and spectators of the main 24-hour event.
  • Sat 13 Jun
  • FREE
Sandringham, Norfolk, UK

Run Sandringham Mini Kid's Race

All ages and abilities are welcome to join the Mini Kids Race for free which is exclusively for youngsters and spectators of the main 24-hour event.

  • 1 mile 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
  • £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.

  • 1.5 miles road running
The Fun Run takes place before the 5K races and is in an ideal venue to chase a fast time as the 1-mile course is traffic-free, pancake flat and on smooth tarmac.
  • Fri 7 Aug
  • £12-£14
Colchester, Essex, UK

ATW Colchester Friday Night Runs | 1 Mile Road Race/Fun Run

The Fun Run takes place before the 5K races and is in an ideal venue to chase a fast time as the 1-mile course is traffic-free, pancake flat and on smooth tarmac.

  • 1 mile road running + 16 ft ascent
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
  • £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!

  • 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
  • £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!

  • 1 mile 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
  • 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.

  • 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 11 Oct
  • £19.90
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.

  • 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 1 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!

  • 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 7 Nov
  • From £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.

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sun 1 Mar
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, UK

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

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

Flitwick 10K | Juniors Fun Run

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sun 19 Apr
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK

Cambridge Biomedical Campus 10K, 5K and Fun Run | Childrens 1 Mile Fun Run

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

The Maldon Mud Race

  • 500 m multi terrain running
  • Sat 16 May
Basildon, Essex, UK

Test Track Ten Races

  • Fun run
  • 10K run
  • 10 miler
  • Sun 14 Jun
Colchester, Essex, UK

Boxted 10K | Junior 2K

  • 2 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 30 Aug
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK

Stevenage Menzies 5K and 10K | Children Mini Mile

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sun 20 Sep
Thetford, Suffolk, UK

Only the Brave - Charity Obstacle Course Race

  • Mud run 3
  • Sat 26 Dec
Bungay, Suffolk, UK

Groggy Doggy | Junior 1.5 Mile

  • 1.5 miles trail running
  • Wed 30 Dec
Brentwood, Essex, UK

Bobble Hat Run 2K

  • 2 km multi terrain running

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