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- Mon 25 May
- £16-£18
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 5 | 3K
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this 3K run is for you! Durham-themed medal too.
- 3 km trail running
- Sat 30 May
- £9-£26
Burrator 10K and Kids Races
A fast, flat 10K route that is almost all on tarmac and is one of the most beautiful 10Ks in the country. The kids races make the event even more exciting, especially as all finishers get a medal!
- 10K run
- Fun run 2
- Sat 30 May
- £22
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
- Sun 31 May
- £13-£28
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
- Fri 5 Jun
- £7
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
- Sun 7 Jun
- £7
Wendover Woods Junior 1K Run
Come and conquer the Wendover Woods this summer and enjoy a scenic forest trail run!
- 1 km trail running
- Sat 13 Jun
- £9-£44
Rame Head Race
Coastal paths with a satisfying mix of hills plus flatter, faster sections on a multi-lap route round the stunning Mount Edgcumbe Peninsula — a spectacular coastal challenge.
- 10K run
- CaniCross
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Fun run 2
- Sat 13 Jun
- FREE
Run Sandringham Mini Kid's Race
All ages and abilities are welcome to join the Mini Kids Race for free which is exclusively for youngsters and spectators of the main 24-hour event.
- 1 mile multi terrain running
- Sun 14 Jun
- £11
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
- Sun 21 Jun
- £16-£25
Man vs Moor
Take on Exmoor’s toughest challenge and battle the elements in a most exclusive and challenging event combining running, scrambling, tunneling and optional swimming!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Sun 28 Jun
- £15
South Scotland Outdoor Festival | Kids Fun Run
The kids fun run is a multi-lap format, based in the heart of the event village for optimal spectating. Runs range from 1 - 3km and are on offer for kids aged 3 - 15.
- 3 km trail running + 20 m ascent
- Sun 5 Jul
- FREE
Cotswolds Lake 62 Summer Events | Fun Run
Enjoy a 1.5km fun run within an exclusive venue at this family-friendly multisport summer event.
- 1.5 km trail running
- Fri 10 Jul
- £7
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
- Sun 12 Jul
- £6
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
- Sun 26 Jul
- £8-£55
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
- 10K run
- CaniCross 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Fri 7 Aug
- £12-£14
ATW Colchester Friday Night Runs | 1 Mile Road Race/Fun Run
The Fun Run takes place before the 5K races and is in an ideal venue to chase a fast time as the 1-mile course is traffic-free, pancake flat and on smooth tarmac.
- 1 mile road running + 16 ft ascent
- Fri 7 Aug
- £7
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
- Sun 9 Aug
- £7
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
- Sun 16 Aug
- £7
Clacton Fun Run
It's the crash of waves and the sea-salt that lingers in the cool coastal air. It's your moment to fly along the promenade in this cracking mile event. It's part of a seaside racing extravaganza!
- 600 m road running
- Fri 4 Sep
- £7
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
- Sat 5 Sep
- FREE
Cotswolds Lake 62 End of Season Events | Fun Run
Enjoy a 1.5km fun run within an exclusive venue at this family-friendly multisport end-of-season event.
- 1.5 km trail running
- Sat 5 Sep
- £12
ATW Bedford Running Festival | Fun Run
Don’t let the grown-ups have all the fun. Join the fun run for all the family as part of Bedford's Running Festival with kids zone and fun fair too!
- 1 mile road running
- Fri 11 Sep
- £27-£30
AJ Bell Great North 5K
The AJ Bell Great North 5K is the curtain-raiser event for the North East’s biggest weekend of sport! It’s a fun, flat 5k dash around Newcastle and Gateshead’s vibrant Quayside.
- 5 km road running
- Sat 12 Sep
- £27
Junior & Mini Great North Run
Take on the course, feel the Great North atmosphere, and discover your superpower. Run for fun, charity or a personal best at the AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great North Run.
- Fun run 2
- Sun 13 Sep
- £17
The Amazing Northampton Run | 3 Mile Fun Run
A great opportunity to be part of the day's events but over a shorter distance. Run the start and finish of the half marathon route with an exclusive link section through the beautiful Beckets Park.
- 3.3 miles road running + 128 ft ascent