Fun runs in October 2026

• Sat 3 Oct
• FREE-£20
• Early bird

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.

Early bird on now

• Fun run 3

• Sun 4 Oct
• FREE

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

• Sat 10 - Sun 11 Oct
• £15.50-£51.50

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.

• Half marathon
• 10K run
• 5K run
• Fun run 3

• Sat 10 Oct
• £10-£12

Wallace Warriors 1 Mile Fun Run

A traffic-free flat run to let young warriors release lots of energy as they too get to experience racing at the festival, creating tall tales of daring and their own piece of history.

• 1 mile road running + 7 m ascent

• Sun 11 Oct
• £19.90

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

• Sun 11 Oct
• £16-£18

Scare Bear Run | North | 3K

Get involved in this spooky 3K Scare Bear Run! The Care Bears were a staple of anyone who grew up in the 80s and even if you never liked them, they make a super cute (slightly scary) medal to earn.

• 3 km trail running

• Sat 17 Oct
• £22

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

• Sun 18 Oct
• £7

Bedgebury Forest Half Marathon & 10K | Junior Race

A fun, friendly junior race through beautiful Bedgebury Forest, giving young runners the chance to get active outdoors, build confidence and enjoy race-day excitement.

• 2 km road running + 138 ft ascent

• Sat 31 Oct
• £4

Hubble Bubble & Ghostly 1 Mile | Ghostly 1 Mile

A Halloween-themed 1-mile fun run you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.

• 1 mile trail running