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Fun runs in UK in May 2026

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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 2026
  • £8
  • Sun 3 May 2026
  • £8
Worthing, West Sussex, UK

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
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 2026
  • £12
  • Mon 4 May 2026
  • £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!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • All ages
  • 1 mile road running
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.
  • Sat 16 May 2026
  • £9
  • Sat 16 May 2026
  • £9
Lifton, Devon, UK

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
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.
  • Sat 16 May 2026
  • £9
  • Sat 16 May 2026
  • £9
Lifton, Devon, UK

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
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!
  • Sat 16 May 2026
  • £30
  • Sat 16 May 2026
  • £30
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

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
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!
  • Sat 23 May 2026
  • £32
  • Sat 23 May 2026
  • £32
Edinburgh, UK

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
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!
  • Sat 23 May 2026
  • £18.50
  • Sat 23 May 2026
  • £18.50
Edinburgh, UK

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
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!
  • Sat 23 May 2026
  • £18.50
  • Sat 23 May 2026
  • £18.50
Edinburgh, UK

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
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!
  • Sat 23 May 2026
  • £18.50
  • Sat 23 May 2026
  • £18.50
Edinburgh, UK

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
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...
  • Sat 30 May 2026
  • £15-£20
  • Sat 30 May 2026
  • £15-£20
Ambleside, Cumbria, UK

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
Kids race for children aged 8-14 at the stunning Burrator Reservoir with medals for all finishers!
  • Sat 30 May 2026
  • £9
  • Sat 30 May 2026
  • £9
Yelverton, Devon, UK

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
Kids race for children aged 3-7 at the stunning Burrator Reservoir with medals for all finishers!
  • Sat 30 May 2026
  • £9
  • Sat 30 May 2026
  • £9
Yelverton, Devon, UK

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
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.
  • Sun 31 May 2026
  • £50
  • Sun 31 May 2026
  • £50
Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, UK

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
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.
  • Sun 31 May 2026
  • £10
  • Sun 31 May 2026
  • £10
Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, UK

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
  • Sun 3 May 2026
Southampton, Hampshire, UK

ABP Southampton Fun Run

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sat 16 May 2026
London, UK

Hackney Moves | Hackney 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 16 May 2026
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

London West Spartan Trifecta Weekend | Kids Race 3K - Saturday

  • 3 km multi terrain running
  • Sat 16 May 2026
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

London West Spartan Trifecta Weekend | Kids Race 1.5K - Saturday

  • 1.5 km multi terrain running
  • Sat 16 May 2026
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

London West Spartan Trifecta Weekend | Kids Race 1K - Saturday

  • 1 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 17 May 2026
Chester, Cheshire, UK

Essar Chester Fun Run

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sun 17 May 2026
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

London West Spartan Trifecta Weekend | Kids Race 3K - Sunday

  • 3 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 17 May 2026
Hope Valley, Derbyshire, UK

Eyam Half Marathon | Kids Race

  • 2.1 km road running
  • Sun 17 May 2026
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

London West Spartan Trifecta Weekend | Kids Race 1.5K - Sunday

  • 1.5 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 17 May 2026
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

London West Spartan Trifecta Weekend | Kids Race 1K - Sunday

  • 1 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 24 May 2026
Exeter, Devon, UK

Bishop Fleming Great West Run | Moki Community Mile

  • 1 mile road running

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