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The Dark Skies returns for an undulating yomp through Surrey’s muddy, rolling hills and feature a thrilling 5K, 10K, 10 Mile, kids races and canicross with hot food and drinks, medals, kit and prizes.
  • Sat 10 Jan 2026
  • £8-£28
Dorking, Surrey, UK

Dark Skies Surrey Hills

The Dark Skies returns for an undulating yomp through Surrey’s muddy, rolling hills and feature a thrilling 5K, 10K, 10 Mile, kids races and canicross with hot food and drinks, medals, kit and prizes.

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Sustainability policy
  • Plastic-free event
  • Age 3 & over
  • Fun run 2
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • 10 miler
  • CaniCross 2
Popular night-time trail races through Haldon Forest with beer, mince pies and medals for finishers! A range of distances to cater for all ages. Fun for all the family with fancy dress awards too.
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
  • £10-£24
Exeter, Devon, UK

Haldon Night

Popular night-time trail races through Haldon Forest with beer, mince pies and medals for finishers! A range of distances to cater for all ages. Fun for all the family with fancy dress awards too.

  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Fancy dress
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Plastic-free event
  • Age 3 & over
  • 10K run
  • 5K run
  • Trail run 2
  • CaniCross
This race will give aspiring junior racers a chance to take part in their very own, dedicated event where they will receive a medal and can look forward to being cheered across the finish line!
  • Sun 18 Jan 2026
  • £7
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK

Sherwood New Year Junior Run

This race will give aspiring junior racers a chance to take part in their very own, dedicated event where they will receive a medal and can look forward to being cheered across the finish line!

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • 1.3 km trail running + 42 ft ascent
Gear up for an adrenaline-packed winter running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit!
  • Sun 18 Jan 2026
  • £12-£14
Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire, UK

ATW Mallory Park Winter Fun Run

Gear up for an adrenaline-packed winter running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • All ages
  • 1.25 km road running + 36 ft ascent
This flat, fast, traffic-free and chip timed event is a sure-fire guaranteed way to give you the best chance of a PB over the 5 mile distance.
  • Sun 25 Jan 2026
  • £25-£27
Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK

ATW Bedford 5

This flat, fast, traffic-free and chip timed event is a sure-fire guaranteed way to give you the best chance of a PB over the 5 mile distance.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 15 & over
  • 5 miles road running + 0 ft ascent
A superb and stunning race using the trails that twist and turn beneath the majestic forest canopy of Bedgebury National Forest. With a brand new junior race offering, it's one for the family too!
  • Sun 1 Feb 2026
  • £7
Goudhurst, Kent, UK

Bedgebury Forest Junior Race

A superb and stunning race using the trails that twist and turn beneath the majestic forest canopy of Bedgebury National Forest. With a brand new junior race offering, it's one for the family too!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • 2 km trail running + 91 ft ascent
This popular event has a strong history within the running community and has been taking place for over 40 years. Join a day of running, community spirit and exciting experiences!
  • Sun 1 Feb 2026
  • £12
Watford, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW Watford Family Fun Run

This popular event has a strong history within the running community and has been taking place for over 40 years. Join a day of running, community spirit and exciting experiences!

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • All ages
  • 1.8 km road running
Come and join in Smurf Run, who doesn't love those little blue characters and therefore a medal reflecting how adorable they are!
  • Sun 15 Feb 2026
  • £16-£27
Durham, County Durham, UK

Smurf Run | North

Come and join in Smurf Run, who doesn't love those little blue characters and therefore a medal reflecting how adorable they are!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
The event gives youngsters of all abilities a unique opportunity to experience the buzz of a big race day with a 1-mile run along Hove Promenade, as part of the Brighton Half Marathon.
  • Sat 28 Feb 2026
  • £14
Hove, East Sussex, UK

ALTRA Brighton Half Marathon | Youth Races

The event gives youngsters of all abilities a unique opportunity to experience the buzz of a big race day with a 1-mile run along Hove Promenade, as part of the Brighton Half Marathon.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Age 7-17
  • 1 mile road running
Returning once again is the hugely popular Dragon’s Dash/Ras y Ddraig junior race where 100+ young people from across North Wales will take part in this 1 mile run through the Menai Bridge.
  • Sun 1 Mar 2026
  • £9.99
Anglesey, Isle of Anglesey, UK

Jones o Gymru Anglesey Dragons Dash

Returning once again is the hugely popular Dragon’s Dash/Ras y Ddraig junior race where 100+ young people from across North Wales will take part in this 1 mile run through the Menai Bridge.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • PB
  • Age 5 & over
  • 1.3 miles road running
A brand new fun run part of the highly anticipated Taunton Half Marathon for the running community with the theatre of a traffic-free, town centre start and finish for that great race-day buzz!
  • Sun 1 Mar 2026
  • £7.50
Taunton, Somerset, UK

Taunton Half Marathon | Kids Kilometre Fun Run

A brand new fun run part of the highly anticipated Taunton Half Marathon for the running community with the theatre of a traffic-free, town centre start and finish for that great race-day buzz!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 8-17
  • 1 km road running + 0 ft ascent
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.
  • Fri 13 - Sat 14 Mar 2026
  • £26
Grangemouth, Falkirk, UK

Supernova Run Kelpies 5K

Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.

  • Families
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Fancy dress
  • Urban
  • Free venue entry
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • All ages
  • 5K run 2
Taking place on the trails and paths around Sherwood and fully marshalled with medals for all finishers and raucous cheers over the finish line to inspire younger runners in a wonderful environment.
  • Sun 15 Mar 2026
  • £7
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK

Sherwood Pines Junior Run

Taking place on the trails and paths around Sherwood and fully marshalled with medals for all finishers and raucous cheers over the finish line to inspire younger runners in a wonderful environment.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • 1.3 km trail running
The 2.62K Mini Kilomathon is a fun race and a fantastic opportunity for young runners to step out on their own, and be part of an exciting race experience, with the added bonus of a grandstand finish!
  • Sun 29 Mar 2026
  • £12.50-£15
Edinburgh, UK

Mini Kilomathon Scotland

The 2.62K Mini Kilomathon is a fun race and a fantastic opportunity for young runners to step out on their own, and be part of an exciting race experience, with the added bonus of a grandstand finish!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Age 6-14
  • 2.62 km road running
Treat yourself to these Easter races around the beautiful Chasewater Reservoir! With a range of races on offer, there's something for everyone!
  • Sun 5 Apr 2026
  • £7
Brownhills, Staffordshire, UK

Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge | Junior Run

Treat yourself to these Easter races around the beautiful Chasewater Reservoir! With a range of races on offer, there's something for everyone!

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • All ages
  • 0.6 km multi terrain running
Take to the tarmac and join us in London's beautiful Regent's Park for a spectacular Easter celebration race that never fails to disappoint! Did we mention that you get to race past London Zoo...?
  • Mon 6 Apr 2026
  • £5-£24
London, UK

London Easter 10K

Take to the tarmac and join us in London's beautiful Regent's Park for a spectacular Easter celebration race that never fails to disappoint! Did we mention that you get to race past London Zoo...?

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Sustainability policy
  • All ages
  • Fun run 2
  • 10K run
A free 400m Children’s Fun Run will take place on the running track 30 mins before the half-marathon start - no need to book, just turn up. Parents are welcome to run with their kids and warm up!
  • Mon 6 Apr 2026
  • FREE
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW Stevenage Spring 400M Childrens Fun Run

A free 400m Children’s Fun Run will take place on the running track 30 mins before the half-marathon start - no need to book, just turn up. Parents are welcome to run with their kids and warm up!

  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • 400 m track and field
A free one-mile event in Preston Park so that everyone can be part of the Brighton Marathon Weekend! Walkers, joggers and runners of all ages and abilities are welcome.
  • Sat 11 Apr 2026
  • FREE
  • 1 charity
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton Marathon Weekend | Brighton Miles

A free one-mile event in Preston Park so that everyone can be part of the Brighton Marathon Weekend! Walkers, joggers and runners of all ages and abilities are welcome.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • All ages
  • 1 mile road running
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
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
This Bank Holiday event is run as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.
  • Mon 4 May 2026
  • £16-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

Bank Holiday Madness May

This Bank Holiday event is run as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
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
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
Come to the start line and join in with a celebration of community, fundraising and fun whilst completing the MND mile with your family and friends, as part of the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon weekend.
  • Sat 9 May 2026
  • £6-£10
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

MND Mile

Come to the start line and join in with a celebration of community, fundraising and fun whilst completing the MND mile with your family and friends, as part of the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon weekend.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • 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-£28
Lifton, Devon, UK

Roadford Lake Trail Races

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.

  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 3 & over
  • Fun run 2
  • 5K run
  • CaniCross 2
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
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
  • £25-£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
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 12-17
  • 5 km trail running
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this 3K run is for you! Themed medal too.
  • Thu 21 May 2026
  • £16-£18
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 1 | 3K

Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this 3K run is for you! Themed medal too.

  • Enter online
  • All ages
  • 3 km trail running + 72 ft ascent

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