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 8 Mar
- £30-£39
Kingston Break-fest Run
A scenic event since 1998 that includes the Thames towpath and Hampton Court Palace. It's a staple in the spring racing calendar, particularly popular among those training for spring marathons.
- Multi-terrain run 3
- Sun 8 Mar
- £20-£38
ATW Nottingham Holme Run
Join this fantastic experience on a completely flat course – perfect for achieving your personal best over a certified, accurate route, with free race photo, custom medal and friendly support!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 8 Mar
- £33-£35
Colchester Half Marathon
An exciting stadium base and a route which takes you past iconic landmarks of the UK's oldest town with thousands of people cheering you on as you run through the centre!
- 13.1 miles road running + 403 ft ascent
- Sun 8 Mar
- £18-£35
HOKA Paris Half Marathon
An early-season opener and chance to get back in the swing as spring approaches. Speed, timing, motivation, performance: this race will set the pace for your athletic challenges in the year to come.
- 21.1 km road running
- Sun 8 Mar
- £20-£35
TTP Cambridge Half Marathon
Run 13.1 unforgettable miles through Cambridge’s historic streets and iconic University grounds on a flat, fast-paced course perfect for supporting a charity cause and chasing a personal best.
- 13.1 miles road running
- Fri 13 - Sat 14 Mar
- £26
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.
- 5K run 2
- Sun 15 Mar
- £20-£30
ATW Debden 10K and 5K
This disused airfield has a fast, flat, tarmac course with no sharp corners, and the surrounding tree cover makes for relatively still conditions on most days - but your PB or run stress-free.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 15 Mar
- £22-£38
Essex 20
The Essex 20 is held annually and is an ideal 20-mile race for the build-up to Marathon season, set over a 5-lap, flat, fast, tarmac course. Also hosting the Essex County Road Running Championships.
- Road run 2
- Sun 15 Mar
- £16-£39
The Dashing Dog Charity Run | Wales
Come and join the Dashing Dog Charity run in the picturesque Dare Valley Country Park. Not only is the scenery beautiful but you will earn one of these awesome medals!
- Road run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 15 Mar
- €94-€160.95
Zurich Barcelona Marathon
The most magical road marathon in the world! A fast and monumental marathon with truly unique attractions in the 'world's best city'!
- 26.2 miles road running + 178 m ascent
- Sun 15 Mar
- £10-£18
Flapjack 5K
Kickstart your season with the Flapjack 5K — a friendly, fast, and flat run on Torbay Velopark’s smooth tarmac, with a delicious flapjack reward at the finish!
- 5 km road running
- Sun 15 Mar
- £15-£45
GetPRO Bath Half
Run through traffic-free streets in the heart of Bath and experience the electric atmosphere on the course through the UK's only World Heritage City!
- 13.1 miles road running + 239 ft ascent
- Sun 22 Mar
- £28-£38
ATW Run Fest at Lee Valley
Smash your personal best on a traffic-free, flat and fast course from the White Water Centre and into surrounding beautiful regional parkland with a custom-designed medal for finishers.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 22 Mar
- £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 22 Mar
- £17-£40
The Dashing Dog Charity Run
Come and join in for Dashing Dog Charity run along the picturesque River Thames, not only is the scenery beautiful and you will earn one of the awesome medals!
- Road run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 22 Mar
- £45
The Hospice Half Marathon
Run a half marathon on the island of Jersey from St Ouen in the west to the capital, St Helier, in the south along a fantastically flat and scenic course with a 5K downhill into the finish!
- 13.1 miles road running + 106 m ascent
- Sun 22 Mar
- £32-£34
Hillingdon 20
The Hillingdon 20, (formerly the Finchley 20), is the longest-running 20-mile race in the UK. A hilly 20 mile road race, an ideal build-up to the London or other spring marathons.
- 20 miles road running + 738 ft ascent
- Sun 22 Mar
- £36.99-£42.99
Paisley Half Marathon
Be part of history as Paisley hosts its very first half marathon, boasting closed roads, historic streets, landmarks and a great atmosphere to boot!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 22 Mar
- £35-£37
Devizes Half Marathon
Run the Devizes Half Marathon and experience medieval streets, the iconic Caen Hill locks and Wiltshire’s stunning countryside in one unforgettable 13.1-mile challenge.
- 13.1 miles road running + 620 ft ascent
- Sat 28 - Sun 29 Mar
- FREE-£47
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers Kew The Run
Kew The Run starts and finishes in the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, where runners (and four supporters) get free entry into the gardens, a fantastic medal and tech t-shirt!
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 28 Mar
- £14-£32
Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Slawit
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for friendly, scenic running events in Yorkshire?
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 29 Mar
- £12.50-£36
Kilomathon Scotland
Dare to be different and run Kilomathon Scotland! With a choice of distances, fun for the kids and a roaring grandstand finish in the Murrayfield Stadium you can look forward to a great day out!
- Charity half marathon
- Fun run
- Charity 10K run
- Sun 29 Mar
- £31-£33
Brett Lydd Half Marathon & 20 Mile
A delectable racing experience perfect for those planning a spring marathon, over a pancake flat course using the wide, quiet country lanes surrounding the marsh town of Lydd in Kent.
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 29 Mar
- £29-£31
RUN Battersea Park Half Marathon Spring
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 29 Mar
- £24-£26
RUN Battersea Park 10K Spring
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
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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