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Fun runs with Fancy dress in UK

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Run, walk or cheer on family at this traffic-free campus event, with a fun run to support local charities and welcoming all ages.
  • Sun 19 Apr
  • FREE
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK

Cambridge Biomedical Childrens 1 Mile Fun Run

Run, walk or cheer on family at this traffic-free campus event, with a fun run to support local charities and welcoming all ages.

  • 1 mile road running
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? These events see the younger Brummie runners tackle a supercharged run in the city centre with a carnival atmosphere to get athletes off to a flying start.
  • Sat 2 May
  • £17
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Birmingham Run

Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? These events see the younger Brummie runners tackle a supercharged run in the city centre with a carnival atmosphere to get athletes off to a flying start.

  • Fun run 2
Be part of the action! The Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend returns for it’s 15th year in 2026. This unique sell-out Bank Holiday weekend event has something for everyone.
  • Sat 2 - Mon 4 May
  • £7-£75
Burgess Hill, West Sussex, UK

Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend

Be part of the action! The Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend returns for it’s 15th year in 2026. This unique sell-out Bank Holiday weekend event has something for everyone.

  • 10 miler 2
  • 10K run
  • Marathon 2
  • Fun run 6
  • Multi-terrain run
A fantastic event for runners (or walkers) of all ages and abilities. Experience what being a superhero is all about as you cross the finish line cheered by thousands of admiring spectators!
  • Mon 4 May
  • £12
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK

MK Marathon Weekend | Superhero Fun Run

A fantastic event for runners (or walkers) of all ages and abilities. Experience what being a superhero is all about as you cross the finish line cheered by thousands of admiring spectators!

  • 1 mile road running
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? This event sees 9-15 year olds tackle a supercharged sprint with a carnival atmosphere to get athletes off to a flying start.
  • Sat 9 May
  • £17
Bristol, Somerset, UK

AJ Bell Junior Great Bristol Run

Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? This event sees 9-15 year olds tackle a supercharged sprint with a carnival atmosphere to get athletes off to a flying start.

  • 2.5 km road running
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? Take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower! This event is the perfect stage for young runners to shine.
  • Sat 30 May
  • £22
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Manchester Run

Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? Take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower! This event is the perfect stage for young runners to shine.

  • Fun run 2
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 Junior Dash gives young runners a fun, friendly introduction to racing, with a safe, fully marshalled route and a brilliant finish-line buzz for all.
  • Sun 12 Jul
  • £6
New Romney, Kent, UK

Romney Marsh Children's Dash

The Junior Dash gives young runners a fun, friendly introduction to racing, with a safe, fully marshalled route and a brilliant finish-line buzz for all.

  • 1 km road running
Welcome to the WWF Richmond Kids' Mile Race. WWF has proposed a 'Wear it Wild' theme where kids are encouraged to wear an item of animal-inspired clothing on race day!
  • Sun 13 Sep
  • £12
Richmond, UK

Richmond RUN-FEST | Kids and Family Mile

Welcome to the WWF Richmond Kids' Mile Race. WWF has proposed a 'Wear it Wild' theme where kids are encouraged to wear an item of animal-inspired clothing on race day!

  • 1 mile multi terrain running
Run for fun at the Windsor Half Marathon! A short run for ages 5-9 on the grass alongside the Long Walk which you can come and enter on the day.
  • Sun 27 Sep
  • £0.50
Windsor, Berkshire, UK

Windsor Half Marathon | Sprite Sprint

Run for fun at the Windsor Half Marathon! A short run for ages 5-9 on the grass alongside the Long Walk which you can come and enter on the day.

  • 40 m road running
Have you got any ‘little monsters’ in your family who would enjoy their own piece of the action at the Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running?
  • Sun 27 Sep
  • £6
Inverness, Highland, UK

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running | Wee Nessie

Have you got any ‘little monsters’ in your family who would enjoy their own piece of the action at the Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running?

  • 800 m road running
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? Take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower! This event is the perfect stage for young runners to shine.
  • Sat 3 Oct
  • FREE-£20
  • Early bird
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Scottish Run

Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? Take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower! This event is the perfect stage for young runners to shine.

  • Fun run 3
Sun, sea and running as it should be! From kids’ dashes to a coastal half marathon, enjoy sun, sea and smiles at Bournemouth’s ultimate running festival.
  • Sat 10 - Sun 11 Oct
  • £15.50-£51.50
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Run Bournemouth

Sun, sea and running as it should be! From kids’ dashes to a coastal half marathon, enjoy sun, sea and smiles at Bournemouth’s ultimate running festival.

  • Fun run 3
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? Take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower! This event is the perfect stage for young runners to shine.
  • Sat 17 Oct
  • £22
Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK

AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great South Run

Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? Take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower! This event is the perfect stage for young runners to shine.

  • Fun run 2
Experience a dazzling 5K across the iconic Forth Road Bridge, moving at your own pace through vibrant light features in an accessible, unforgettable night-time challenge.
  • Sat 7 Nov
  • £39.75
South Queensferry, Edinburgh, UK

Supernova Forth Road Bridge 5K

Experience a dazzling 5K across the iconic Forth Road Bridge, moving at your own pace through vibrant light features in an accessible, unforgettable night-time challenge.

  • 5 km road running + 113 m ascent
  • Sun 8 Mar
  • £39
Dorking, Surrey, UK

UK Wife Carrying Race

  • 380 m trail running
  • Sun 15 Mar
  • £5
Wigan, Greater Manchester, UK

Run Wigan Festival | Wigan Family Mile

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • FREE-£60
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

The Chocolate 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 22 Mar
  • £8
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Bournemouth Bay Run | 1K Kids Fun Run

  • 1 km road running
  • Sat 11 Apr
  • FREE
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton Marathon Weekend | Brighton Miles

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sun 26 Apr
  • £50
Maldon, Essex, UK

The Maldon Mud Race

  • 500 m multi terrain running
  • Sun 3 May
  • £10-£30
Reigate, Surrey, UK

YMCA Fun Run and Sports Festival

  • Fun run 2
  • Sun 3 May
  • £7
Southampton, Hampshire, UK

ABP Southampton Fun Run

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sat 9 May
  • £20-£60
Poole, Dorset, UK

Seaside Scramble

  • 5 km track and field
  • Sat 16 May
  • £18-£20
Basildon, Essex, UK

Test Track Ten Races | 10K

  • 10 km road running

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