Fun runs in UK in May 2026
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- Sun 3 May 2026
- £8
- Sun 3 May 2026
- £8
Yeomans Toyota 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

- Mon 4 May 2026
- £12
- Mon 4 May 2026
- £12
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!
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- All ages
- 1 mile road running

- Sat 16 May 2026
- £9
- Sat 16 May 2026
- £9
Roadford Lake Trail Races | 1K
By popular demand, a selection of trail races has been added to the multi-sports weekend at the scenic Roadford Lake, with an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere, and lakeside camping.
- Chip timing
- Traffic free
- Age 3-7
- 1 km trail running

- Sat 16 May 2026
- £9
- Sat 16 May 2026
- £9
Roadford Lake Trail Races | 2K
By popular demand, a selection of trail races has been added to the multi-sports weekend at the scenic Roadford Lake, with an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere, and lakeside camping.
- Chip timing
- Age 8-14
- 2 km trail running

- Sat 16 May 2026
- £30
- Sat 16 May 2026
- £30
Keswick Mountain Festival | adidas TERREX Junior 5K Trail Run
Graded ‘easy’ this scenic 5K trail run is for ages 12-17 and can be fast and furious or run for fun - it’s your enjoyment that counts. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
- Chip timing
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 12-17
- 5 km trail running

- Sat 23 May 2026
- £32
- Sat 23 May 2026
- £32
Edinburgh Marathon Festival | 5K Junior
The perfect way for teenagers to get involved in EMF Weekend! The event offers a picturesque route around Holyrood Park with panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle plus a medal and t-shirt!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 11-18
- 5 km road running + 116 m ascent

- Sat 23 May 2026
- £18.50
- Sat 23 May 2026
- £18.50
Edinburgh Marathon Festival | 2K Junior
One of the junior events of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival for ages 9-12 in the beautiful Holyrood Park with the fun of a medal, t-shirt and goodies at the end!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 9-12
- 2 km road running

- Sat 23 May 2026
- £18.50
- Sat 23 May 2026
- £18.50
Edinburgh Marathon Festival | 1.5K Junior
One of the junior events of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival for ages 6-8 in the beautiful Holyrood Park with the fun of a medal, t-shirt and goodies at the end!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 6-8
- 1.5 km road running

- Sat 23 May 2026
- £18.50
- Sat 23 May 2026
- £18.50
Edinburgh Marathon Festival | Kids Kilometre
One of the junior events of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival for ages 3-6 in the beautiful Holyrood Park with the fun of a medal, t-shirt and goodies at the end!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 3-6
- 1 km road running

- Sat 30 May 2026
- £15-£20
- Sat 30 May 2026
- £15-£20
Lake District Running Festival | Grasmere Gallop 5km Trail Run
A challenging 5K ‘fun’ run as part of the Lake District Running Festival an iconic location with a grandstand finish, wooden medal, free event photos and, more importantly, cake...
- Undulating
- Age 6 & over
- 5.7 km trail running + 61 m ascent

- Sat 30 May 2026
- £9
- Sat 30 May 2026
- £9
Burrator 2K Kids Race
Kids race for children aged 8-14 at the stunning Burrator Reservoir with medals for all finishers!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Age 8-14
- 2 km road running

- Sat 30 May 2026
- £9
- Sat 30 May 2026
- £9
Burrator 1K Kids Race
Kids race for children aged 3-7 at the stunning Burrator Reservoir with medals for all finishers!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 3-7
- 1 km road running

- Sun 31 May 2026
- £50
- Sun 31 May 2026
- £50
Blair Castle Trail Weekender | Dianas Grove 7K
A perfect introduction to the world of trail running, on a rolling route that winds through magical forests before reaching the return leg down the tail-end of Glen Tilt.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Traffic free
- Age 16 & over
- 7 km trail running + 100 m ascent

- Sun 31 May 2026
- £10
- Sun 31 May 2026
- £10
Blair Castle Trail Weekender | Kids Fun Run 1K
For the first time, the festival weekend will have kids trail races of varying lengths - perfect for kids looking to dip their toe into the world of trail running.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Traffic free
- Age up to 15
- 1 km trail running + 50 m ascent
- Sat 16 May 2026
London West Spartan Trifecta Weekend | Kids Race 3K - Saturday
- 3 km multi terrain running
- Sat 16 May 2026
London West Spartan Trifecta Weekend | Kids Race 1.5K - Saturday
- 1.5 km multi terrain running
- Sat 16 May 2026
London West Spartan Trifecta Weekend | Kids Race 1K - Saturday
- 1 km multi terrain running
- Sun 17 May 2026
London West Spartan Trifecta Weekend | Kids Race 3K - Sunday
- 3 km multi terrain running
- Sun 17 May 2026
London West Spartan Trifecta Weekend | Kids Race 1.5K - Sunday
- 1.5 km multi terrain running
- Sun 17 May 2026
London West Spartan Trifecta Weekend | Kids Race 1K - Sunday
- 1 km multi terrain running
- Sun 24 May 2026
Bishop Fleming Great West Run | Moki Community Mile
- 1 mile road running