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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 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
- Fri 18 - Sat 19 Sep
- £5-£35
Dioni Abersoch Coast Trail
Immerse yourself in the stunning views of Abersoch bay at this iconic event which is well and truly on the trail running map, including 20K and 10K distances along tracks, trails and beach.
- Fun run 2
- 10K run
- Trail run
- Sun 20 Sep
- £26
Yabba Dabba Doo | 5K
It's time to have some fun! Come and run a 5K lap around the beautiful reservoir and earn your Yabba Dabba Doo medal. Ideal family-friendly venue.
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sun 27 Sep
- £0.50
Windsor Half Marathon | Sprite Sprint
Run for fun at the Windsor Half Marathon! A short run for ages 5-9 on the grass alongside the Long Walk which you can come and enter on the day.
- 40 m road running
- Sun 27 Sep
- £4
Badlesmere 10K | Kids Race
Enjoy an early autumnal run through the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with the Children's Fun Run. Scenic countryside, strong community atmosphere, and plenty of family fun!
- 800 m road running
- Sun 27 Sep
- £5
Folkestone Rotary Half Marathon | Junior Race
Join the Junior Run at Folkestone — feel the sea breeze, race the promenade, make your mark! Fun, fast and friendly for young runners at the heart of the coast.
- 600 m road running
- Sun 27 Sep
- £6
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running | Wee Nessie
Have you got any ‘little monsters’ in your family who would enjoy their own piece of the action at the Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running?
- 800 m road running
- Sun 27 Sep
- FREE
RUN Barnstaple | Final Mile Junior Challenge
Calling all young champions! Join the Final Mile challenge at RUN Barnstaple this year. Run or walk 12 miles with your school friends in the run-up to event day then run the final mile on the big day!
- 1 mile road running
- Sat 3 Oct
- FREE-£20
- Early bird
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
- Sun 4 Oct
- FREE
- Early bird
ATW Welwyn Children's Fun Run
A fun 400m run around the sports track just before the half marathon itself - the kids will love it! The parents will love it as a warm up and because it's free.
- 400 m track and field
- Sat 10 - Sun 11 Oct
- £15.50-£51.50
Run Bournemouth
Sun, sea and running as it should be! From kids’ dashes to a coastal half marathon, enjoy sun, sea and smiles at Bournemouth’s ultimate running festival.
- Fun run 3
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 10 Oct
- £10-£12
Wallace Warriors 1 Mile Fun Run
A traffic-free flat run to let young warriors release lots of energy as they too get to experience racing at the festival, creating tall tales of daring and their own piece of history.
- 1 mile road running + 7 m ascent
- Sun 11 Oct
- £19.90
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
- Sun 11 Oct
- £16-£18
Scare Bear Run | North | 3K
Get involved in this spooky 3K Scare Bear Run! The Care Bears were a staple of anyone who grew up in the 80s and even if you never liked them, they make a super cute (slightly scary) medal to earn.
- 3 km trail running
- Sat 17 Oct
- £22
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
- Sun 18 Oct
- £7
Bedgebury Forest Half Marathon & 10K | Junior Race
A fun, friendly junior race through beautiful Bedgebury Forest, giving young runners the chance to get active outdoors, build confidence and enjoy race-day excitement.
- 2 km road running + 138 ft ascent
- Fri 30 Oct
- £12
Irchester Spooktacular | 2K Family Fun Run
Halloween-themed family nighttime Fun Run at Irchester Country Park. There’s an awesome finishers' medal for all participants and prizes for the best fancy dress!
- 2 km trail running
- Sat 31 Oct
- £4
Hubble Bubble & Ghostly 1 Mile | Ghostly 1 Mile
A Halloween-themed 1-mile fun run you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.
- 1 mile trail running
- Sun 1 Nov
- FREE
ATW Blues Foundation Bedford Fun Run
This fantastic fun run takes place an hour before the half marathon and 10K. If you've already entered the 10k or half marathon you are welcome to join in the fun run for free!
- 1 km road running
- Sun 1 Nov
- £7
Wendover Woods 1K
A fun 1K race for younger runners where all children who finish receive a medal! A wonderful, traffic-free event to inspire our younger people.
- 1 km trail running
- Sun 1 Nov
- £8-£15
Cardiff MoRun | Mini MoRun
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the Mini MoRun, Cardiff!
- 1.5 km road running
- Thu 5 - Fri 6 Nov
- £23
Petzl Tunnel Vision
Welcome to the Tunnel Vision Night and Dawn Runs. Some of you love running in the dark. Some of you prefer it in the morning and others at night. Well, you can do both!
- Trail run 2