Road running races
Explore UK road races and road runs from quick 5Ks to full marathons. Filter by date and location, then narrow it down with race-day essentials like chip timing, flat routes, PB-friendly courses and more. Read more
Road racing is all about rhythm: steady pacing, predictable surfaces, and courses built for confidence (and sometimes a personal best). On this page you’ll find road races across the UK — from local town-centre 10Ks to big-city half marathons and marathon weekends.
Use the filters to match your goal. Chasing a PB? Prioritise flat routes and chip timing. Running your first event? Look for beginner-friendly races and shorter distances. Planning a big season? Jump to specific months using the date shortcuts, then build your calendar around key weekends.
Want to focus on a specific distance? Head to the dedicated pages for 5K road runs, 10K road runs, road half marathons and road marathons — this road-runs page is your wide-angle view of everything on tarmac.
Want to read more? Read the guides, tips and advice from our blog.
Got questions? Read our FAQs for answers.
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Road races 2026–2027
Discover road runs across the UK and get ready for your next start line.
- Sun 3 - Mon 4 May
- £15-£150
MK Marathon Weekend
The multi award-winning MK Marathon Weekend is Buckinghamshire’s most popular weekend of running and features a choice of races, extra medal for running both days and stunning Stadium MK finish!
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 5K run
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Fri 8 May
- £7-£22
Rye Summer 10K & 5K Series | Race One
Enjoy every spellbinding step through the stunning landscape of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in this exceptional summer series. Enter one or enter more and watch your times improve.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 9 May
- £17
AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Bristol Run
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? These events see younger Bristol runners tackle a supercharged sprint with a carnival atmosphere to get athletes off to a flying start.
- Fun run 2
- Sat 9 May
- £30-£70
The All Nations Triathlon, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Run
Delve into an action-packed day of multisport racing, featuring an inclusive Super Sprint Triathlon, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon distances for all abilities at the stunning Olympic venue!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sun 10 May
- £39-£52
AJ Bell Great Bristol Run
Loved by Bristolians and beyond, it's the best in the South West! Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit and take on Bristol’s super-scenic routes.
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sun 10 May
- £25-£35
Run Whitstable & Herne Bay May 5K, 10K and Half Marathon
Run the beautiful Kent coastline from Whitstable to Herne Bay in this friendly spring event, offering a 5K, 10K or half marathon for runners of all abilities.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 10 May
- £29-£38
Zig Zag Marathon and Half
Come and join in at this exclusive venue! The marathon takes on the officially measured Kirtling Road route and the half marathon follows the Windmill route. Both are undulating and very scenic.
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 10 May
- £24
Shires and Spires | 10K
The 10K is a popular but challenging road race on open roads over an undulating course, downhill into the valley below and uphill to the finish for your hard-earned medal to wear with pride!
- 10 km road running + 400 ft ascent
- Sat 16 May
- £15-£35
Rocky at 50 Run
Come and celebrate 50 years since the release of the iconic Rocky film! Have you got the Eye of The Tiger, the guts to get the glory and the will to rise up to the challenge and run?
- Road run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 17 May
- £24-£28
Rye 10 & 5 Mile
If you want to treat yourself or a loved one to some fun and self care with a local race, then look no further; the Rye 10 & 5 Mile is a joy to race.
- Road run
- 10 miler
- Sun 17 May
- £20-£30
Hackney Half
Dash through 13.1 miles of East London, with vibrant street art, live music, and unbeatable crowd support cheering you on every step of the way. Think handmade banners, high fives, and fun!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 17 May
- £37-£39
Wimbledon Half Marathon
From the glorious and famous Wimbledon Common near Rushmere Pond, through the streets of Wimbledon, with a great vibe, medal, goodies and team warm-up to start!
- 13.1 miles road running + 199 ft ascent
- Sun 17 May
- £25-£27
Wimbledon 10K
From the glorious and famous Wimbledon Common near Rushmere Pond, through the streets of Wimbledon, with a great vibe, medal, goodies and team warm-up to start!
- 10 km road running + 199 ft ascent
- Sun 17 May
- £33-£35
Snap Fitness Market Harborough Half Marathon
Take on 13.1 miles of closed-road running through the beautiful Leicestershire countryside in a brand-new event that blends scenic miles with a buzzing race-day atmosphere.
- 13.1 miles road running + 652 ft ascent
- Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
- FREE-£176
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Experience Edinburgh's festival of running on Bank Holiday weekend! With nine distances on offer there's something for everyone - come and smash your PB at the marathon, previously voted UK's fastest!
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Fun run 4
- Half marathon
- Marathon 2
- Sun 24 May
- £35
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
Run an unforgettable journey through Cape Town’s iconic landscapes, from mountain to sea—embrace world-class competition, vibrant culture, and the ultimate test of human endurance.
- 26.2 miles road running + 160 m ascent
- Sun 24 May
- £24-£26
RUN Victoria Park 5K
Set in one of East London’s iconic green spaces, this event offers a flat, scenic 5K route through Victoria Park alongside 10K and Half Marathon options on the same day, ideal for all abilities.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 24 May
- £24-£26
RUN Victoria Park 10K
Set in one of East London’s iconic green spaces, this event offers a flat, scenic 10K route through Victoria Park alongside 5K and Half Marathon options on the same day, ideal for all abilities.
- 10 km road running
- Sun 24 May
- £31-£33
RUN Victoria Park Half Marathon
Set in one of East London’s iconic green spaces, this event offers a flat, scenic half marathon route through Victoria Park alongside 5K and 10K options on the same day, ideal for all abilities.
- 13.1 miles road running
- Wed 27 May
- £28-£30
Midweek Run Dorney Lake | May
Choose your distance and chase your personal best on the flat, chip-timed course at London 2012's iconic Olympic venue; all abilities welcome.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Fri 29 May
- £15-£27
Midweek Medal Madness | Leons Birthday Run
Come and join this May Midweek Medal Madness event, where runners will also be celebrating Leon's Birthday!
- Road run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sat 30 May
- £9-£26
Burrator 10K and Kids Races
A fast, flat 10K route that is almost all on tarmac and is one of the most beautiful 10Ks in the country. The kids races make the event even more exciting, especially as all finishers get a medal!
- 10K run
- Fun run 2
- Sat 30 May
- £22
AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Manchester 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 30 May
- £14-£30
Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Bingley
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for friendly, scenic running events in Yorkshire?
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 30 May
- £14-£34
Rocky at 50 Run | Wales
Come and celebrate 50 years since the release of the iconic Rocky film! Have you got the Eye of The Tiger, the guts to get the glory and the will to rise up to the challenge and run?
- Road run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
Road races blog
Guides, tips and advice on road running events.
- 10 mins read
Aim for a new half marathon PB
Looking for a new challenge? Taking on your fastest ever half marathon could be exactly the motivation you need to get out there and be more active outdoors!
- 5 mins read
Best autumn half marathons
Enjoy the sensational atmospheres and fast courses at these half marathon races, from the world's biggest half to the UK's fastest half marathon.
- 10 mins read
What is the best 10K near me?
6.2-miles is the perfect distance for beginner runners and experienced athletes alike, with hundreds of runs around the UK - find the best 10K in your local region right here.
- 5 mins read
10 best autumn marathons
Looking for a fresh challenge this year? Sign up to an end-of-season marathon to focus your training through the summer and finish the year on a high!
- 12 mins read
What is the best marathon for running a PB?
Chasing a fast marathon time is as much about picking the right course as training hard! Check out our selection of the fastest and flattest marathons in the UK.
- 10 mins read
Why is the Great Manchester Run the biggest 10K in Europe?
With thousands of runners taking part each year, this headline race is Manchester's original and greatest running event - here's why you should be there in 2024!
- 10 mins read
Running your first marathon
Signing up to run 26.2 miles for the first time will be one the most rewarding decisions you ever make! This guide has everything you need to get started, from training tips to a basic kit list.
- 10 mins read
Running your first half marathon
Signing up to a half marathon for the first time can be both exciting and daunting in equal measure! This guide will run you through how to train for it and what to expect on the day.
- 10 mins read
10K tips for beginner runners
This popular distance is great for both racing and exploring local trails, but where do you get started? Well, right here.
- 5 mins read
Your guide to the London Landmarks Half Marathon
The only half marathon to run through Westminster and the City of London, this is a fantastic race touring the capital's most iconic landmarks. This is everything you need to know about the race!
- 10 mins read
Your guide to the Edinburgh Marathon
Alongside the headline 26.2-mile run, there are eight other races to choose from at this vibrant festival in the Scottish capital.
- 5 mins read
Great North Run: the complete race-day guide
First GNR or chasing a PB? Here’s your at-a-glance route brief, start-line plan, pacing tips and race-day logistics.
Road runs FAQs
Answers to the most common questions about road races.
A road race is a running event held mainly on tarmac roads or paved paths. Courses range from short 5Ks to marathons, and many are measured/marked, chip timed, and designed for consistent pacing.
Most first-timers start with a 5K road run or 10K road run because training is manageable and race day is straightforward. If you’re new, pick a beginner-friendly event and aim to finish feeling strong — pace comes later.
Yes — road races are often the best place to chase a PB because surfaces are predictable and routes can be flat and fast. We've got a PB filter to shortlist PB-friendly road runs but you can also use filters like flat road runs and road races with chip timing.
Choose a 10K if you want a shorter training cycle and a speed-focused goal. Choose a half marathon if you want a bigger endurance challenge without marathon-level mileage.
Gun time is the clock from the official start. Chip time starts when you cross the start line and is usually the fairest measure in busy races. If accuracy matters, pick a chip-timed event.
Big-name races and popular spring/autumn dates can sell out early. If you’ve got a target event, book as soon as you’re confident — and keep a backup option in the same month.
Keep it simple: comfortable shoes you’ve already run in, lightweight kit that suits the forecast, and avoid anything new on race day. If it’s wet/cold, prioritise warmth at the start and easy layers you can ditch.
If you already know your goal, jump straight to the dedicated calendars for 5K road races, 10K road races, road half marathons, or road marathons — then come back here when you want fresh ideas across all road distances.
Road races near you
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