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- Sat 30 May
- £15-£20
Lake District Running Festival | 5km Grasmere Gallop
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...
- 5.7 km trail running + 61 m ascent
- Sun 14 Jun
- £13
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 14 Jun
- FREE-£15
Challenge Chillington | Junior Race
Run for fun in the private estate and beautiful grounds of Chillington Hall with the backdrop of English bluebells and the grand house. Medal and T-shirt too!
- 1 km multi terrain running + 18 m ascent
- Sat 20 Jun
- £7.50
Elvins Abersoch 1K Beach Sprint
A fantastic race for the young runners who want to get involved, wear a race bib and earn a zinc alloy race medal. With a trophy and a little cash for the category winners, with proud feeling.
- 1 km multi terrain 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
- U16s FREE
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 19 Jul
- £8
Winwick Hall Trail Races | 2K Children's Race
Come and enjoy these fully waymarked trail races plus a fun 2k children’s run, set in the scenic Winwick Hall Estate with varied terrain, hills and speedy descents.
- 2 km trail 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
- 5K run
- 10K run
- CaniCross 4
- Half marathon
- Sun 2 Aug
- £5-£40.50
York 10K & Mini/Junior Run
Race past ancient city walls, Clifford's Tower and the Minster on a flat, fast course built for PBs, with pacers and electric crowd support, plus mini and junior runs.
- 10K run
- Fun run 2
- Sun 2 Aug
- £10
Perth Running Festival | 8 Furlong 1 Mile Fun Run
One mile. Maximum atmosphere. The perfect first race for little legs, big hearts, and anyone ready to feel the festival magic.
- 1 mile road running + 59 ft ascent
- Fri 7 Aug
- £14-£16
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
- £13
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
- Sun 13 Sep
- FREE-£15
Defeat Delamere | Junior Race
Defeat Delamere Junior Race is set to be a banger! Experience beautiful forest landscapes and earn your medal and T-shirt too!
- 1 mile trail running + 17 m ascent
- Sun 13 Sep
- £6-£8
Chatsworth 10K and Fun Run | Fun Run
The Fun Run after the Chatsworth 10K gives families and those wanting a shorter distance a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the Chatsworth Estate! Why not run both?
- 3 km multi terrain running
- Sun 13 Sep
- £12
Richmond RUN-FEST | Kids and Family Mile
Welcome to the WWF Richmond Kids' Mile Race. WWF has proposed a 'Wear it Wild' theme where kids are encouraged to wear an item of animal-inspired clothing on race day!
- 1 mile multi terrain running