Road races in the UK
The UK offers a vibrant and diverse calendar of road races and runs, catering to runners of all abilities, from beginners taking their first steps to seasoned athletes seeking new challenges. Whether you're looking for a scenic 5K, a fast-paced 10K, or a marathon through historic cities, there’s something for everyone. Below is a list of upcoming races to inspire your next run.
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Road runs in 2025/2026
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- Sun 28 Sep
- £27.50-£41.50
Sheffield Mutual Sheffield 10K
Set right in the heart of South Yorkshire’s famous Steel City with a fantastic atmosphere and enthusiastic locals. It’s guaranteed to be bigger and better this year so come and race for your medal!
- 10 km road running + 117 m ascent
- Thu 18 Sep
- £25-£40
The City v Wharf Corporate Run Challenge
The challenge is back for 2025! Who will reign supreme - City or Wharf? It's time to get competitive and bring the victory to your team in the relay of the year.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 20 - Sun 21 Sep
- £37
Tissington Trail Half Marathon Weekend
A breathtaking half marathon in the beautiful Derbyshire countryside... it's how racing was meant to be! Take on the Tissington Trail and enjoy something magical!
- Half marathon 2
- Sun 21 Sep
- £25.50-£36.50
Men's 10K Edinburgh
A stunning 10K run through the heart of Scotland’s beautiful capital city. This is the time to make a positive difference to your life or someone else’s and be part of something special.
- 10 km road running + 100 m ascent
- Sun 21 Sep
- £35-£49
Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon
Starting and finishing at Portman Road Stadium, home to Ipswich Town FC, runners will cross the finish line to a roaring crowd of admirers to receive an exclusive event medal and goody bag!
- 13.1 miles road running + 540 ft ascent
- Sun 21 Sep
- £25.50-£36.50
Women's 10K Edinburgh
A stunning 10K run through the heart of Scotland’s beautiful capital city. This is the time to make a positive difference to your life and/or someone else’s and be part of something special.
- 10 km road running + 115 m ascent
- Sun 28 Sep
- £6-£140
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running
Loch Ness Marathon is a monster race - running alongside the shores of the most famous loch in the world, complete with shorter distances, family and corporate events over the festival weekend.
- Marathon
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Fun run
- Sun 28 Sep
- £0.50-£44
Windsor Half Marathon & Sprite Sprint
An inspiring half marathon in Windsor Great Park, starting and finishing on the Long Walk with Windsor Castle as the backdrop - probably the most iconic of all road race finishes in the UK!
- Fun run
- Half marathon
- Sun 28 Sep
- FREE-£37
ATW Welwyn Half Marathon & Fun Run
The popular Welwyn Half Marathon starts and finishes on the impressive 400m athletics track at Gosling Sports Park with an ideal, traffic-free, disused railway line in between.
- Fun run
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sun 28 Sep
- FREE-£37
RUN Barnstaple
Go the distance for your local children's hospice with a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K or Junior Challenge! Take on this flat and fast course and get your PB.
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Fun run
- Sun 28 Sep
- £4-£26
Folkestone Rotary Half Marathon
This ever popular race promises amazing coastal views and a relatively flat coastal promenade run with real PB potential.
- Fun run
- Half marathon
- Sun 28 Sep
- £27.50-£41.50
Sheffield Mutual Sheffield 10K
Set right in the heart of South Yorkshire’s famous Steel City with a fantastic atmosphere and enthusiastic locals. It’s guaranteed to be bigger and better this year so come and race for your medal!
- 10 km road running + 117 m ascent
- Sun 5 Oct
- £35-£44
Great Scottish Run
With a city centre start and finish, this is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow: inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and great people.
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sun 5 Oct
- £7-£39
Hastings Half Marathon
This is the race you'll want to keep racing, year after year. Explore the delights of the Hastings Half Marathon as it twists and turns through the historic town of Hastings and beyond.
- Fun run
- Half marathon
- Sun 5 Oct
- £39-£53
Lincoln Half Marathon
From the Lincolnshire Showground into the heart of the city, past the historic castle and cathedral, to cross the finish line to a roaring crowd, exclusive medal and finisher's goody bag!
- 13.1 miles road running + 437 ft ascent
- Sat 11 Oct
- £8.50-£216
William Wallace Running Festival
"Follow in the Footsteps of Legends". Step onto Scotland’s most storied battlefields, where warriors once fought for freedom, and take on your own epic challenge. Are you ready to take the field?
- Ultra run
- 50K ultra run
- 10K run
- Fun run
- Sun 12 Oct
- £18.90-£39
AEPG Great Eastern Run
Thousands of runners of all abilities and ages will be welcomed back to the streets of Peterborough City Centre, for the return of the Great Eastern Run!
- 5K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 12 Oct
- £30-£58.50
Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon
Don't miss out on one of the biggest running events in Essex; it's something special! Join runners as they go race, run, jog, and walk through Central Park and into the Essex countryside.
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 12 Oct
- £17-£24
Love Luton RunFest
Love Luton is delighted to host the 12th running event for the town. The races will start and finish in Luton town centre and head through award-winning parks on traffic-free, closed roads.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 12 Oct
- £37.25-£42.75
Bournemouth Supersonic 10K
The flat and fast Supersonic 10K takes in both Boscombe and Bournemouth Piers! Perfect for seasoned runners and newcomers looking to embrace the vibrant atmosphere and beautiful scenery.
- 10 km road running + 19 m ascent
- Sun 12 Oct
- £30-£32
Settle Half Marathon | Road Race
Running out from the beautiful Dales town of Settle this road race offers glorious North Yorkshire views out over Pen-Y-Gent and Ingleborough as you wind your way through farms and hamlets.
- 13.1 miles road running + 1010 ft ascent
- Sat 18 Oct
- £16-£18
Scare Bear Run | Wales | 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 road running
- Sun 19 Oct
- £13-£20
Run 10 in the Fen
The beast roars back! In celebration of 25 years, an iconic running event returns. An out-and-back 5K or 10K across the beautiful, but sometimes brutal and bleak, Cambridgeshire Fens.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 19 Oct
- £17-£19
Hove Prom 10K
Join Arena 80 for this fast and flat 10K along the scenic promenade and with the right conditions, PBs are very likely.
- 10 km road running + 82 ft ascent
- Sun 19 Oct
- £15-£35
Great South Run
Probably the world’s favourite 10 mile running event with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed! Local supporters will keep your spirits and motivation up the whole way.
- 10 miles road running
- Sat 1 Nov
- £12-£35
Nottingham 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, Nottingham!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 1 Nov
- £12-£35
Whitstable & Herne Bay 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, Whitstable and Herne Bay!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 1 Nov
- £23-£37.50
Catherine Wheel Canter
Welcome to the Fireworks Festival of Running! Come and tackle the track to see how far you can go in 6 hours, whether you reach 5K or an ultra, over the 400m circuit.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- 50K ultra run
- + 1 more race
- Sun 2 Nov
- £12-£35
London 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, London!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 2 Nov
- FREE-£37
ATW Bedford 10K & Half Marathon
This event is more than just a run. You’ll be warmed up with personal trainers, welcomed home by a professional commentator and your cheer-squad will be kept fed and watered by quality caterers!
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 2 Nov
- £37-£39
Richmond Half Marathon Autumn
Run in one of the most scenic half marathons in London from the Old Deer Park with a scenic backdrop of the River Thames, great vibe, top runner reviews, medal and goodies!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sat 8 Nov
- £12-£35
Cardiff 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, Cardiff!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 8 Nov
- £14-£37
ATW Remembrance Runs
Join ATW for the Remembrance Runs at The Carver Barracks, (Formerly Debden Airfield), in Essex to help honour our fallen heroes and raise money for this fantastic military charity.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 9 Nov
- £6-£26
Regents Park 10K & Fun Runs
A speedy 10K in the crisp autumnal air and through London's most iconic Royal Park.
- Fun run 2
- 10K run
- Sun 9 Nov
- £21-£26
Mallard Cake Dash
Fast, flat, food! Boasting a scenic route, a hot drink and slice of cake at the end and a flat and fast course, what's not to be loved? A sure-fire hit with runners of all levels.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 15 Nov
- £12-£35
Newcastle 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, Newcastle!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 15 Nov
- £28
Burrator Noir | 12 Mile Night Trail Run and 10K Road Race | 10K
Part of the Burrator Noir event, come and enjoy a flat 10K around the perimeter of the reservoir all set to an incredible atmosphere - just read the reviews!
- 10 km road running + 486 ft ascent
- Sun 16 Nov
- £12-£35
York 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, York!
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Half marathon
- Fun run
- Sun 16 Nov
- £29-£31
RUN Battersea Park Half Marathon
Lace up your trainers and RUN Battersea Park Half which will be a scenic and energising experience on a pancake-flat course for all abilities with beautiful views of green spaces and the River Thames.
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 16 Nov
- £24-£26
RUN Battersea Park 10K
Lace up your trainers and RUN Battersea Park 10K which will be a scenic and energising experience on a pancake-flat course for all abilities with beautiful views of green spaces and the River Thames.
- 10 km road running
- Sat 22 Nov
- £12-£35
Edinburgh 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, Edinburgh!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 22 Nov
- £11-£35
Derby 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, Derby!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 22 Nov
- £16-£18
Smurf Run | Wales | 3K
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 3K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a fantastic Smurf-themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
- 3 km road running
- Sat 22 Nov
- £24.75-£33
Supernova London 5K
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and grace the grounds of World Athletics Champions.
- 5 km road running + 46 m ascent
- Sun 23 Nov
- £12-£35
Glasgow 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, Glasgow!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 23 Nov
- £24-£26
Kingston 10K
Run through the streets of Kingston and along the scenic river towpath with a great vibe all around and a medal and goodies at the finish line!
- 10 km road running + 45 ft ascent
- Sun 23 Nov
- £35-£37
Kingston Half Marathon
Run through the streets of Kingston and along the scenic river towpath with a great vibe all around and a medal and goodies at the finish line!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 23 Nov
- £35-£37
Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon
Join the return of this much-loved half marathon in the heart of Norfolk, taking place this autumn on flat, fast, closed roads and complete with an awesome Event Village and medal!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 30 Nov
- £22-£24
ATW Hatfield 5
Join ATW Events for the 11th Year of the Hatfield 5, now featuring the Herts County Championships, this is the region's fastest 5 miler (3rd fastest time in the UK 2022).
- Road run
- Sun 14 Dec
- £7-£22
Southend Rudolph Run
Kick off your festive celebrations with this cracking race... The Southend Rudolf Run is filled with seasonal delights and racing fun designed to delight with every step!
- Fun run 2
- Sun 14 Dec
- FREE-£31
ATW Stevenage Winter Half Marathon & 10K
Starting and finishing on the fantastic Ridlins Stadium athletics track, the half marathon winds its way around the superb traffic-free tarmac routes that cover the town of Stevenage.
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 20 Dec
- £23-£37.50
Christmas Canter
It's December, so what better way to finish the year than with a Christmas event? Follow the Windmill Way route on a distance of your choice - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra within 7 hours.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sun 21 Dec
- £7-£22
Kent Christmas Cracker
Grab your running shoes and put on your Santa hat - it's time for this cracking Christmas race! Come and enjoy the spirit of Christmas and superb racing on this flat and fast course.
- Fun run 3
- Sun 21 Dec
- £16-£34
ATW Nottingham Holme Run
Organised by ATW Events, this fantastic, traffic-free event takes place at the scenic National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham, offering a perfect setting for runners of all abilities.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 21 Dec
- £16-£40
A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run | Wales
Come and join in at the Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run in the picturesque Dare Valley in Wales! At this event you can earn yourself a bobble hat as well as one of the incredible themed medals!
- Road run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Wed 31 Dec
- £27-£29
ATW St Albans New Years Eve 10K
Finish the year with a brand new PB and celebrate the arrival of a brand new year with a glass of fizz and a healthy twist at this New Year's Eve running extravaganza.
- 10 km road running + 108 ft ascent
- Sun 4 Jan 2026
- £18-£22
Oundle New Year 10K & 5K
Kick start your New Year resolutions with this popular New Year race which is returning to the historic town of Oundle! Enjoy the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside and the crisp winter air.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 17 Jan 2026
- £25-£38
Windmill Way Wander
It's New Year! So what better way to start the year than with an event? Follow the Windmill Way route on a distance of your choice - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra within 7 hours.
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- Ultra run
- Sun 18 Jan 2026
- £12-£30
ATW Mallory Race Circuit Winter Runs | Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run
Gear up for an adrenaline-packed winter running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 5 Oct
- £21-£25
Barry Buddon FAST 10s
Super flat, super fast, traffic-free roads. Time to update your PB? Runners can focus on their running as well as enjoy some of the stunning coastal scenery.
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Sun 19 Oct
- £34.50-£380
Yorkshire Marathon Festival
The Yorkshire Marathon Festival is back in 2025 and bigger than ever! With epic crowd support, runners will explore the historic streets and beautiful countryside. Be part of this incredible festival!
- Marathon 2
- 10 miler
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