Fun runs in UK
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- Thu 25 Dec
- £16-£18
Christmas Day Cracker Run | 3K
Come and join the morning of running and aim to complete a 3K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a Christmas present, themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- All ages
- 3 km trail running
- Sat 27 Dec
- £16-£35
Year End Time Turner
Join the final event of the year and see it out with a bang! You can choose the medal you want from a selection from throughout the year!
- Families
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- All ages
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Wed 31 Dec
- £5-£10
Salcombe RNLI Resolution Fun Run
Join in for the Salcombe RNLI Resolution Fun Run — a 7km scenic trail run looping around the beautiful Snape’s Point and back.
- Families
- Beginner-friendly
- Enter online
- Event village
- All ages
- 7 km trail running + 350 ft ascent
- Sat 10 Jan 2026
- £8-£28
Dark Skies Surrey Hills
The Dark Skies returns for an undulating yomp through Surrey’s muddy, rolling hills and feature a thrilling 5K, 10K, 10 Mile, kids races and canicross with hot food and drinks, medals, kit and prizes.
- Families
- Beginner-friendly
- Plastic bottle free
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Event village
- Rural
- Sustainability policy
- Plastic-free event
- Age 3 & over
- Fun run 2
- 5K run
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- CaniCross 2
- Sat 17 Jan 2026
- £10-£24
Haldon Night
Popular night-time trail races through Haldon Forest with beer, mince pies and medals for finishers! A range of distances to cater for all ages. Fun for all the family with fancy dress awards too.
- Families
- Trees not tees
- Beginner-friendly
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Fancy dress
- Park
- Rural
- Plastic-free event
- Age 3 & over
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Trail run 2
- CaniCross
- Sun 18 Jan 2026
- £7
Sherwood New Year Junior Run
This race will give aspiring junior racers a chance to take part in their very own, dedicated event where they will receive a medal and can look forward to being cheered across the finish line!
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- All ages
- 1.3 km trail running + 49 ft ascent
- Sun 18 Jan 2026
- £8
ATW Mallory Park Winter Fun Run
Gear up for an adrenaline-packed winter running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- All ages
- 1.25 km road running + 36 ft ascent
- Sun 25 Jan 2026
- £25-£27
ATW Bedford 5
This flat, fast, traffic-free and chip timed event is a sure-fire guaranteed way to give you the best chance of a PB over the 5 mile distance.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 15 & over
- 5 miles road running
- Sun 1 Feb 2026
- £7
Bedgebury Forest Junior Race
A superb and stunning race using the trails that twist and turn beneath the majestic forest canopy of Bedgebury National Forest. With a brand new junior race offering, it's one for the family too!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- All ages
- 2 km trail running + 128 ft ascent
- Sun 1 Feb 2026
- £12
ATW Watford Family Fun Run
This popular event has a strong history within the running community and has been taking place for over 40 years. Join a day of running, community spirit and exciting experiences!
- Enter online
- Undulating
- All ages
- 1.8 km road running
- Sun 15 Feb 2026
- £16-£29
Smurf Run | North
Come and join in Smurf Run, who doesn't love those little blue characters and therefore a medal reflecting how adorable they are!
- Families
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- All ages
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sat 28 Feb 2026
- £14
ALTRA Brighton Half Marathon | Youth Races
The event gives youngsters of all abilities a unique opportunity to experience the buzz of a big race day with a 1-mile run along Hove Promenade, as part of the Brighton Half Marathon.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Age 7-17
- 1 mile road running
- Sun 1 Mar 2026
- £9.99
Jones o Gymru Anglesey Dragons Dash
Returning for 2026, the hugely popular Dragon’s Dash/Ras y Ddraig junior race welcomes over 200 young runners, The event now takes place at the Anglesey Showground, right in the heart of Anglesey.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Age 5-14
- 1.3 miles road running
- Sun 1 Mar 2026
- £7.50
Taunton Half Marathon | Kids Kilometre Fun Run
A brand new fun run part of the highly anticipated Taunton Half Marathon for the running community with the theatre of a traffic-free, town centre start and finish for that great race-day buzz!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 8-17
- 1 km road running
- Fri 13 - Sat 14 Mar 2026
- £26
Supernova Run Kelpies 5K
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.
- Families
- Venue accessible
- Recycling
- Beginner-friendly
- Fancy dress
- Urban
- Free venue entry
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- All ages
- 5K run 2
- Sun 15 Mar 2026
- £7
Sherwood Pines Junior Run
Taking place on the trails and paths around Sherwood and fully marshalled with medals for all finishers and raucous cheers over the finish line to inspire younger runners in a wonderful environment.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- All ages
- 1.3 km trail running + 49 ft ascent
- Sun 22 Mar 2026
- £7
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!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Age 7-16
- 2.5 km road running
- Sun 29 Mar 2026
- £12.50-£15
Mini Kilomathon Scotland
The 2.62K Mini Kilomathon is a fun race and a fantastic opportunity for young runners to step out on their own, and be part of an exciting race experience, with the added bonus of a grandstand finish!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Age 6-14
- 2.62 km road running
- Sun 5 Apr 2026
- £7
Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge | Junior Run
Treat yourself to these Easter races around the beautiful Chasewater Reservoir! With a range of races on offer, there's something for everyone!
- Enter online
- Undulating
- All ages
- 0.6 km multi terrain running
- Mon 6 Apr 2026
- £7-£27
London Easter 10K
Take to the tarmac and join us in London's beautiful Regent's Park for a spectacular Easter celebration race that never fails to disappoint! Did we mention that you get to race past London Zoo...?
- Families
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Park
- Sustainability policy
- All ages
- Fun run 2
- 10K run
- Mon 6 Apr 2026
- FREE
ATW Stevenage Spring 400M Childrens Fun Run
A free 400m Children’s Fun Run will take place on the running track 30 mins before the half-marathon start - no need to book, just turn up. Parents are welcome to run with their kids and warm up!
- Flat
- Traffic free
- All ages
- 400 m track and field
- Sat 11 Apr 2026
- FREE
- 1 charity
Brighton Marathon Weekend | Brighton Miles
A free one-mile event in Preston Park so that everyone can be part of the Brighton Marathon Weekend! Walkers, joggers and runners of all ages and abilities are welcome.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- All ages
- 1 mile road running
- Sun 12 Apr 2026
- £8
ATW Mallory Park Runs | Fun Run
Gear up for an adrenaline-packed running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit with distances suited to every runner’s goals, featuring this inclusive fun run!
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- All ages
- 1.25 km road running + 36 ft ascent
- Sat 2 - Mon 4 May 2026
- £6-£69
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.
- Families
- Beginner-friendly
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- All ages
- 10 miler 2
- 10K run
- Marathon 2
- Fun run 6
- Multi-terrain run
- Sun 3 May 2026
- £8
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!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 5 & over
- 1 mile road running