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Fun runs for under 5's in UK in October 2026

Find fun runs for under 5's in UK 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 3 Oct
  • FREE-£20
  • Early bird
Glasgow, Glasgow City

AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Scottish 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 3
A joyful coastal dash for ages 3-6 — full of seaside fun, cheering crowds and that first-time race day buzz by Bournemouth Pier.
  • Sat 10 Oct
  • £15.50-£20
Bournemouth, Dorset

Run Bournemouth | Kids' Kilometre

A joyful coastal dash for ages 3-6 — full of seaside fun, cheering crowds and that first-time race day buzz by Bournemouth Pier.

  • 1 km road running
Open to all the family from serious athletes wanting a shorter race to complete beginners wanting to have fun, get fit and raise money for Anna's Hope, or a different charity cause.
  • Sun 11 Oct
  • £19.90
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Anna's Hope 5K Fun Run

Open to all the family from serious athletes wanting a shorter race to complete beginners wanting to have fun, get fit and raise money for Anna's Hope, or a different charity cause.

  • 5 km road running
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

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
  • Sat 3 Oct
  • £2
Cardiff

Cardiff Half Junior | Toddler Dash

  • 50 m road running
  • Sun 4 Oct
  • £11
Hamilton, South Lanarkshire

Mud Madness | 1K Mini Mud Run

  • 1 km multi terrain running

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