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Starting and finishing in the village of Slaithwaite, pronounced 'Slawit' to the locals, this is perhaps the most undulating canal by a long chalk. Bespoke medal, drinks and goodies for all.
  • Sat 11 Jul
  • £40-£42
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK

Sithee at Slawit Again | Marathon

Starting and finishing in the village of Slaithwaite, pronounced 'Slawit' to the locals, this is perhaps the most undulating canal by a long chalk. Bespoke medal, drinks and goodies for all.

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 834 ft ascent
Runners will trail along the tranquil Leeds to Liverpool Canal (Kirkstall) on an entirely flat route, making it perfect for beginners who want to take in the beautiful lakeside sights.
  • Sat 11 Jul
  • £40-£42
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

It's cracking t'flags at Summer Extravaganza | Marathon

Runners will trail along the tranquil Leeds to Liverpool Canal (Kirkstall) on an entirely flat route, making it perfect for beginners who want to take in the beautiful lakeside sights.

  • 26.2 miles trail running
Run, lap, repeat — from 5K to ultra-marathon across scenic trails at Bawsey Country Park, with friendly support, flexible distances and the freedom to run your own way.
  • Sun 12 Jul
  • £27-£38
King's Lynn, Norfolk, UK

Norfolk Festival of Running

Run, lap, repeat — from 5K to ultra-marathon across scenic trails at Bawsey Country Park, with friendly support, flexible distances and the freedom to run your own way.

  • Fixed time runs 2
The most epic trail marathon in Wales! Iconic and spectacular trails, circumnavigating then climbing the slopes of Wales' highest peak - Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon).
  • Sun 12 Jul
  • £59.99-£64.99
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK

Snowdonia Trail Marathon Eryri

The most epic trail marathon in Wales! Iconic and spectacular trails, circumnavigating then climbing the slopes of Wales' highest peak - Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon).

  • 27.3 miles trail running + 1685 m ascent
  • Sun 12 Jul
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK

Rasselbock Marathon

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 1384 ft ascent
Who hasn't completed a race, sworn they will never run again and then booked onto another one the following day?!
  • Sun 19 Jul
  • £16-£29
Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, UK

Ooops I Ran It Again | North

Who hasn't completed a race, sworn they will never run again and then booked onto another one the following day?!

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
A new and totally unique running challenge where you aim to run 10 x 5K laps which get faster the more you complete. How far can you go?
  • Sun 19 Jul
  • £50.50-£60
Boston, Lincolnshire, UK

Revesby Running Festival | Challenge The Estate

A new and totally unique running challenge where you aim to run 10 x 5K laps which get faster the more you complete. How far can you go?

  • 1 day trail running
10 running events in 10 days in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or an Ultra every day for 10 days in this unique endurance challenge!
  • Thu 23 Jul - Sat 1 Aug
  • £300-£350
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Great Barrow Challenge | 10 events in 10 days

10 running events in 10 days in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or an Ultra every day for 10 days in this unique endurance challenge!

  • 10 days trail running
Who hasn't completed a race, sworn they will never run again and then booked onto another one the following day?!
  • Sat 25 Jul
  • £16-£35
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, UK

Ooops I Ran It Again | Wales

Who hasn't completed a race, sworn they will never run again and then booked onto another one the following day?!

  • Road run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
The Bright Skies Marathon is a thrilling daytime trail race following an undulating yomp through Surrey's rolling hills and the Denbies Estate in the Surrey Hills.
  • Sun 26 Jul
  • £55
Dorking, Surrey, UK

Bright Skies Surrey Hills | Marathon

The Bright Skies Marathon is a thrilling daytime trail race following an undulating yomp through Surrey's rolling hills and the Denbies Estate in the Surrey Hills.

  • 26.2 miles trail running
Alongside the multisports, there’s a 12-hour endurance run where you can push your limits as an individual or join forces in a relay team. Run as far as you can in 12 hours and soak up the support.
  • Sat 8 Aug
  • £56-£95
St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, UK

ATW First To Full Triathlon Festival | 12hr Solo

Alongside the multisports, there’s a 12-hour endurance run where you can push your limits as an individual or join forces in a relay team. Run as far as you can in 12 hours and soak up the support.

  • 12 hrs trail running
Who doesn't like cake?! The Great British Bake Run is back for another year! The medal is a fantastic cupcake which doubles up as a magnet to go on your fridge!
  • Sun 9 Aug
  • £16-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

Great British Bake Run

Who doesn't like cake?! The Great British Bake Run is back for another year! The medal is a fantastic cupcake which doubles up as a magnet to go on your fridge!

  • Road run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons by Runners World! Stunningly scenic riverside routes along the Thames towpath. Flat, fast and very runnable with great runner support.
  • Sun 9 Aug
  • £53-£55
London, UK

Thames Meander Summer | Marathon

Previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons by Runners World! Stunningly scenic riverside routes along the Thames towpath. Flat, fast and very runnable with great runner support.

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 600 ft ascent
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer over a range of distances, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
  • Sat 15 Aug
  • £40-£42
Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

Sir Titus Summer Trot | Marathon

Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer over a range of distances, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.

  • 26.2 miles trail running
If you're a fan of the musical Hamilton, then this is the run for you!
  • Sat 15 Aug
  • £23-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

I'm Not Throwing Away My Shot Run | Marathon

If you're a fan of the musical Hamilton, then this is the run for you!

  • 26.2 miles trail running
Soak up summer miles on a flat, fast canal towpath, with great support, generous treats and distances for every runner including marathon — a Yorkshire day out to remember.
  • Sat 22 Aug
  • £40-£42
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Summer Extravaganza | Marathon

Soak up summer miles on a flat, fast canal towpath, with great support, generous treats and distances for every runner including marathon — a Yorkshire day out to remember.

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 288 ft ascent
Your race, your pace, your distance! Marathon runners will explore The Clover Route which is on road and receive a special bespoke medal too.
  • Sat 22 Aug
  • £33-£38
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

The Lucky Clover | Full Marathon

Your race, your pace, your distance! Marathon runners will explore The Clover Route which is on road and receive a special bespoke medal too.

  • 26.2 miles road running + 1266 ft ascent
Whether you're looking to get some miles under your belt before The Great North Run or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the event for you!
  • Sun 30 Aug
  • £16-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

GNR & Time Turner | Durham

Whether you're looking to get some miles under your belt before The Great North Run or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the event for you!

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Experience the world’s newest Abbott World Marathon Major: a scenic route from North Sydney, across Sydney Harbour Bridge, to the Opera House with 33,000 finishers!
  • Sun 30 Aug
  • £100
  • 1 charity
North Sydney, Australia

TCS Sydney Marathon

Experience the world’s newest Abbott World Marathon Major: a scenic route from North Sydney, across Sydney Harbour Bridge, to the Opera House with 33,000 finishers!

  • 42.2 km road running + 313 m ascent
We all love to be beside the seaside, so why not enjoy a trail marathon from the coast at Hornsea? You can grab yourself fish and chips and an ice cream from the front after the race.
  • Sat 5 Sep
  • £40-£42
Hornsea, East Yorkshire, UK

Hip Hip Hooray it's Hornsea | Marathon

We all love to be beside the seaside, so why not enjoy a trail marathon from the coast at Hornsea? You can grab yourself fish and chips and an ice cream from the front after the race.

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 322 ft ascent
Run a full marathon during the 4 or 6-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
  • Sun 6 Sep
  • £33-£38
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

FEAR (Forget Everything And Run) | Full Marathon

Run a full marathon during the 4 or 6-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.

  • 26.2 miles multi terrain running
Previously rated one of the top UK marathons! Scenic mixed-terrain route around Bewl Water on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes.
  • Sat 12 Sep
  • £53-£55
Wadhurst, East Sussex, UK

Bewl Water Autumn | Marathon

Previously rated one of the top UK marathons! Scenic mixed-terrain route around Bewl Water on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes.

  • 26.5 miles trail running + 1420 ft ascent
Run 'The world's most scenic marathon' through London's greenest borough including Richmond Bridge and the Tow Path. Start inside the Kew Gardens with family fun music festival to finish!
  • Sun 13 Sep
  • £49.50-£56.50
  • 5 charities
Richmond, UK

Richmond Marathon

Run 'The world's most scenic marathon' through London's greenest borough including Richmond Bridge and the Tow Path. Start inside the Kew Gardens with family fun music festival to finish!

  • 26.2 miles road running + 160 m ascent
Get your Oompah vibe on and enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. A marathon to warm the depths of your heart along the flat, even towpath - this event is perfect for all abilities.
  • Sat 19 Sep
  • £39-£41
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Oktoberfest | Marathon

Get your Oompah vibe on and enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. A marathon to warm the depths of your heart along the flat, even towpath - this event is perfect for all abilities.

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 210 ft ascent
Your race, your pace, your distance! Utilising the Gallops route at the amazing Suffolk Running Centre which takes you through to Newmarket so you may get to see the race horses in training!
  • Sat 19 Sep
  • £33-£38
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

The Lucky Horseshoe | Full Marathon

Your race, your pace, your distance! Utilising the Gallops route at the amazing Suffolk Running Centre which takes you through to Newmarket so you may get to see the race horses in training!

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 1260 ft ascent

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