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
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- Tue 10 Jun
- £7-£15
Gosport 5K Summer Series | Race Three
As the sun slowly dips and ignites the bay in a riot of liquid rose gold, take to the tarmac and fall in love with this summer 5K in Gosport.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- Sun 15 Jun
- £36.50
- Entries close soon
Men's 10K Glasgow
If you need a goal to motivate you, the Men’s 10K is the perfect opportunity for you to lace up those trainers and make a difference, either to your own life or someone else’s.
- 10 km road running
- Sun 15 Jun
- £36.50
- Entries close soon
Women's 10K Glasgow
If you need a goal to motivate you, the Women’s 10K is the perfect opportunity for you to lace up those trainers and make a difference, either to your own life or someone else’s.
- 10 km road running
- Fri 4 Jul
- £7-£21
Rye Summer 10K & 5K Series | Race Two
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
- Sun 6 Jul
- £35-£37
Great North 10K
This 10K transforms ordinary people into local heroes along a city centre route that shares the same iconic start line as it's famous big sister. Expect a party atmosphere and some brilliant bling!
- 10 km road running
- Tue 8 Jul
- £7-£15
Gosport 5K Summer Series | Race Four
As the sun slowly dips and ignites the bay in a riot of liquid rose gold, take to the tarmac and fall in love with this summer 5K in Gosport.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- Sun 20 Jul
- £27-£29
ATW St Albans Summer 10K
ATW brings you the St Albans Summer 10K with a twist! Flat, fast and chip-timed with pacers to help you achieve a PB, plus buzzing event village for all the family with music, play zone and ice cream.
- 10 km road running
- Fri 1 Aug
- £7-£21
Rye Summer 10K & 5K Series | Race Three
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 Aug
- £40-£42
Dorney Triathlon | August | Marathon
Take on this marathon distance event as part of the day of multi-sports and take the opportunity to race around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue on flat, scenic grounds with PB potential.
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sun 10 Aug
- £7-£24
Mount Ephraim 10K
This popular racing gem returns to sparkle for another year; prepare to be captivated by racing joy! A beautiful 10K course taking runners on the quiet country lanes around the stunning estate.
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Tue 12 Aug
- £7-£15
Gosport 5K Summer Series | Race Five
As the sun slowly dips and ignites the bay in a riot of liquid rose gold, take to the tarmac and fall in love with this summer 5K in Gosport.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- Sun 17 Aug
- £7-£30
Clacton Half Marathon & 10K
It's the crash of waves and the sea-salt that lingers in the cool coastal air. It's your moment to fly along the promenade in this cracking 10K or half marathon. It's a seaside racing extravaganza!
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 17 Aug
- £34-£36.50
Scottish 10K
A seriously flat and rapid course with downhill sections along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse with a grandstand finish. Come and be a part of it!
- 10 km road running
- Sun 17 Aug
- £42.75-£45.25
Scottish Half Marathon
A seriously flat and rapid point-to-point course with a downhill profile along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse plus grandstand finish. Come and be part of it!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sat 30 Aug
- £23-£37.50
The Lucky Clover
Your race, your pace, your distance! Choose your ideal distance then explore the Clover Half route or Goldling Hills on a multi-terrain loop with aid station each loop and bespoke medal too.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Fri 5 Sep
- £7-£15
Rye Summer 5K Series | Race Four
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
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
- £12-£40
ATW Bedford Running Festival
More than just a running race! Join thousands at Bedfordshire’s most popular weekend of running with festival magic, live music, bar, yoga, kids zone, street food, outdoor cinema and fun fair!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon 2
- Sun 7 Sep
- £65
Great North Run
The Great North Run is the world's biggest and best half marathon, attracting 60,000 runners each year to its iconic 13.1 mile route, jam-packed with entertainment, music and finish line party!
- 13.1 miles road running + 404 ft ascent
- Sun 14 Sep
- £16-£75
The Amazing Northampton Run
Come to Britain’s largest town for the Amazing Northampton Run and take on a grand tour of everything great in Northampton including parks, riverside, sporting venues and amazing architecture!
- Fun run
- Half marathon 2
- Sat 20 - Sun 21 Sep
- £37
- Entries closed
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
- £24.25-£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
- Sun 21 Sep
- £24.25-£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 Come along andor someone else’s and be part of something special.
- 10 km road running
- 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 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
- £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 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
- 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
- Sat 11 Oct
- FREE-£20
RBC Race for the Kids | 2K
Join Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity for a family festival and fun run. Walk, jog, wheel or scoot 2K and join the race to help beat childhood cancer.
- 2 km road running
- 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
- Sun 19 Oct
- £29.50-£75
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.
- Marathon
- 10 miler
- 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
- 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
- £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
- 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
- £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
- 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
- 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 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
- 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
- Sun 15 Jun
- £16-£26
Run Sandringham 10K & 5K
Take on a 5K or 10K around the Royal Estate. A major event in the East Anglian running calendar, the Run Sandringham 10K & 5K will attract a large field of runners of all abilities.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Tue 17 Jun
- £7.50-£25
Thruxton 10K Series Race 2 & Fun Run
Experience the thrill of running on the UK’s fastest race track, the iconic Thruxton Motor Racing Circuit, over a fast-paced, flat and completely safe 10K distance on summer evenings.
- 10K run
- Fun run
- Sun 29 Jun
- £18-£42
Sport in Action Festival of Running
Possibly the flattest marathon in the country. All distances are fast, officially measured, PB courses on quiet country roads through pretty local villages.
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- Road run
- Sat 5 Jul
- £25-£60
FixAddiction Triathlon, 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
A superb summer's day of running and triathlon at the stunning Olympic venue which boasts fast, flat courses with closed roads and ideal swimming conditions. A must for your schedule this year.
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sprint triathlon
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Tue 22 Jul
- £7.50-£25
Thruxton 10K Series Race 3 & Fun Run
Experience the thrill of running on the UK’s fastest race track, the iconic Thruxton Motor Racing Circuit! Closed roads and super safe for both the 10K and 3.8k Fun Run!
- 10K run
- Fun run
- Sun 10 Aug
- £33-£38
Altenar Isle of Man Marathon and Half Marathon
A competitor-friendly event taking place on a picturesque course in the North of the Island, nestled between England and Ireland. The Half Marathon has been voted as one of the top 10 races in the UK!
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- 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
- Sun 28 Sep
- £29-£34
Pembrokeshire Half Marathon & 10K
The 10K and Half Marathon both start and finish in the beautiful village of Dale and are run on undulating quiet country lanes with spectacular views from St Ann's Head and featuring two lighthouses!
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- 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 16 Nov
- £11-£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!
- 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!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- 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
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