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Fun runs in October 2026

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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

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
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
  • Early bird
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

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
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

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
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.
  • Sat 10 Oct
  • £10-£12
Stirling

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
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

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
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.
  • Sun 11 Oct
  • £16-£18
Durham, County Durham

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
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

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
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.
  • Sun 18 Oct
  • £7
Goudhurst, Kent

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
Halloween-themed family nighttime Fun Run at Irchester Country Park. There’s an awesome finishers' medal for all participants and prizes for the best fancy dress!
  • Fri 30 Oct
  • £12
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

Irchester Spooktacular | 2K Family Fun Run

Halloween-themed family nighttime Fun Run at Irchester Country Park. There’s an awesome finishers' medal for all participants and prizes for the best fancy dress!

  • 2 km trail running
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.
  • Sat 31 Oct
  • £4
Leeds, West Yorkshire

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
  • Sat 3 Oct
  • £2-£12
Cardiff

Cardiff Half Junior

  • Fun run 3
  • Sat 3 Oct
  • £16-£20
Newport, Isle of Wight

Dash in the Dark Isle of Wight

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 4 Oct
  • £11-£57
Hamilton, South Lanarkshire

Mud Madness

  • Mud run 2
  • Sun 4 Oct
  • FREE
Basingstoke, Hampshire

Destination Basingstoke Phillips Law Half Marathon, 10K & 5K | Children's Races

  • 1 mile road running + 19 ft ascent
  • Sun 4 Oct
  • £8
Carlisle, Cumbria

The Great Cumbrian Runs | Family Fun Run

  • 1.1 miles road running + 28 ft ascent
  • Sun 4 Oct
  • £10
Gosport, Hampshire

Pieces of Eight and Bayside 10K | Mini Mile Pirate Run

  • 1 mile trail running
  • Sun 4 Oct
  • £3-£5
Saint Helens, Merseyside

Rainford 10K & Fun Run | Fun Run

  • 1 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 4 Oct
  • £5-£10
London

Cure EB's Butterfly Run | 1K

  • 1 km road running
  • Sun 11 Oct
  • £10-£15
Chester, Cheshire

MBNA Chester Mini Marathon

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sat 17 Oct
  • €5
Netherlands

TCS Amsterdam Marathon Weekend | Kids Run

  • 1000 m track and field

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