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Fun runs in South East

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The highlight of race day! The mini run takes place after the main half marathon has started and junior finishers receive a medal at the finish!
  • Sun 22 Mar
  • £7
Saint Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex, UK

Hastings Half Marathon | Claremont Mini Run

The highlight of race day! The mini run takes place after the main half marathon has started and junior finishers receive a medal at the finish!

  • 2.5 km road running
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 totally flat mile course for all the family including buggies, prams and four-legged friends with chip timing and a super medal!
  • Sun 3 May
  • £8
Worthing, West Sussex, UK

Worthing RUNFEST | Family Mile

A totally flat mile course for all the family including buggies, prams and four-legged friends with chip timing and a super medal!

  • 1 mile road running
This Bank Holiday event is run as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.
  • Mon 4 May
  • £15-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

Bank Holiday Madness May

This Bank Holiday event is run as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
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
Enjoy every spellbinding step through the stunning landscape of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in this exceptional summer series. Enter one or enter more and watch your times improve.
  • Fri 8 May
  • £7
Rye, East Sussex, UK

Rye Summer 10K & 5K Series | Race One | Junior Run

Enjoy every spellbinding step through the stunning landscape of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in this exceptional summer series. Enter one or enter more and watch your times improve.

  • 1 km road running
Thousands of runners of all abilities and ages will be welcomed to Green Park in Reading to run a traffic-free, super-flat route as part of a family-friendly event day.
  • Sun 31 May
  • £13-£28
Reading, Berkshire, UK

Green Park Reading 10K

Thousands of runners of all abilities and ages will be welcomed to Green Park in Reading to run a traffic-free, super-flat route as part of a family-friendly event day.

  • Fun run 2
  • 10K run
Enjoy every spellbinding step of the Junior Run  through the stunning landscape of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in this exceptional summer series. Enter one or enter more and watch your times improve.
  • Fri 5 Jun
  • £7
Rye, East Sussex, UK

Rye Summer 10K & 5K Series | Race Two | Junior Run

Enjoy every spellbinding step of the Junior Run through the stunning landscape of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in this exceptional summer series. Enter one or enter more and watch your times improve.

  • 1 km road running
Come and conquer the Wendover Woods this summer and enjoy a scenic forest trail run!
  • Sun 7 Jun
  • £7
Tring, Buckinghamshire, UK

Wendover Woods Junior 1K Run

Come and conquer the Wendover Woods this summer and enjoy a scenic forest trail run!

  • 1 km trail running
Enjoy every spellbinding step of a Junior Run through the stunning landscape of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in this exceptional summer series. Enter one or enter more and watch your times improve.
  • Fri 10 Jul
  • £7
Rye, East Sussex, UK

Rye Summer 10K & 5K Series | Race Three | Junior Run

Enjoy every spellbinding step of a Junior Run through the stunning landscape of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in this exceptional summer series. Enter one or enter more and watch your times improve.

  • 1 km 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
The Bright Skies are thrilling daytime trail races following an undulating yomp through Surrey's rolling hills and the Denbies Estate in the Surrey Hills.
  • Sun 26 Jul
  • £8-£55
Dorking, Surrey, UK

Bright Skies Surrey Hills

The Bright Skies are thrilling daytime trail races following an undulating yomp through Surrey's rolling hills and the Denbies Estate in the Surrey Hills.

  • Fun run 2
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • CaniCross 4
  • Half marathon
Enjoy every spellbinding Junior Run through the stunning landscape of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in this exceptional summer series. Enter one or enter more and watch your times improve.
  • Fri 7 Aug
  • £7
Rye, East Sussex, UK

Rye Summer 10K & 5K Series | Race Four | Junior Run

Enjoy every spellbinding Junior Run through the stunning landscape of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in this exceptional summer series. Enter one or enter more and watch your times improve.

  • 1 km road running
This popular racing gem returns to sparkle for another year; prepare to be captivated by racing joy! The junior race includes 1-2 laps around the cricket pitch (the runner chooses how many laps).
  • Sun 9 Aug
  • £7
Faversham, Kent, UK

Mount Ephraim Junior Race

This popular racing gem returns to sparkle for another year; prepare to be captivated by racing joy! The junior race includes 1-2 laps around the cricket pitch (the runner chooses how many laps).

  • 1 km road running
Enjoy every spellbinding step of a Junior Run through the stunning landscape of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in this exceptional summer series. Enter one or enter more and watch your times improve.
  • Fri 4 Sep
  • £7
Rye, East Sussex, UK

Rye Summer 5K Series | Race Five | Junior Run

Enjoy every spellbinding step of a Junior Run through the stunning landscape of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in this exceptional summer series. Enter one or enter more and watch your times improve.

  • 1 km road 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
Join the Junior Run at Folkestone — feel the sea breeze, race the promenade, make your mark! Fun, fast and friendly for young runners at the heart of the coast.
  • Sun 27 Sep
  • £5
Folkestone, Kent, UK

Folkestone Rotary Half Marathon | Junior Race

Join the Junior Run at Folkestone — feel the sea breeze, race the promenade, make your mark! Fun, fast and friendly for young runners at the heart of the coast.

  • 600 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 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
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, UK

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
A fun 1K race for younger runners where all children who finish receive a medal! A wonderful, traffic-free event to inspire our younger people.
  • Sun 1 Nov
  • £7
Tring, Buckinghamshire, UK

Wendover Woods 1K

A fun 1K race for younger runners where all children who finish receive a medal! A wonderful, traffic-free event to inspire our younger people.

  • 1 km trail running
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the Mini MoRun, Whitstable!
  • Sat 7 Nov
  • £8-£15
Herne Bay, Kent, UK

Whitstable & Herne Bay MoRun | Mini MoRun

MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the Mini MoRun, Whitstable!

  • 1.5 km road running
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the Mini MoRun, Southampton!
  • Sun 15 Nov
  • £8-£15
Southampton, Hampshire, UK

Southampton MoRun | Mini MoRun

MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the Mini MoRun, Southampton!

  • 1.5 km trail running
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the Mini MoRun, Milton Keynes!
  • Sun 29 Nov
  • £8-£15
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK

Milton Keynes MoRun | Mini MoRun

MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the Mini MoRun, Milton Keynes!

  • 1.5 km trail running
  • Tue 17 Mar
  • £22.50
Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK

Run The Saints Series - St Patricks Day | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 22 Mar
  • £25
Reading, Berkshire, UK

Reading Half Marathon | Mini Marathon

  • 3 km road running

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