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Fun runs in South East in October 2026

Find fun runs in South East in October 2026 - filter by date, location or category, display on a map or use the advanced search to find your perfect race.

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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 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
  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Entertainment
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Coast
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 3-15
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
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 9 & over
  • Sun 4 Oct
  • FREE
Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK

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

  • 1 mile road running + 19 ft ascent
  • Sun 4 Oct
  • £10
Gosport, Hampshire, UK

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

  • 1 mile trail running

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