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Beginner-friendly Road runs in Autumn

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The Big Half promises a party atmosphere on a landmark-packed, half marathon route which follows some of the famous marathon course in reverse!
  • Sun 6 Sep
  • £15-£35
London, UK

The Big Half

The Big Half promises a party atmosphere on a landmark-packed, half marathon route which follows some of the famous marathon course in reverse!

  • 13.1 miles road running + 218 ft ascent
The AJ Bell Great North 5K is the curtain-raiser event for the North East’s biggest weekend of sport! It’s a fun, flat 5k dash around Newcastle and Gateshead’s vibrant Quayside.
  • Fri 11 Sep
  • £27-£30
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK

AJ Bell Great North 5K

The AJ Bell Great North 5K is the curtain-raiser event for the North East’s biggest weekend of sport! It’s a fun, flat 5k dash around Newcastle and Gateshead’s vibrant Quayside.

  • 5 km road running
Join 60,000 runners at the world’s biggest and best half marathon with a ballot entry. Get the low-down on key dates, the route and race-day logistics, then secure your place on the iconic start line.
  • Sun 13 Sep
  • £15-£50
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, UK

AJ Bell Great North Run

Join 60,000 runners at the world’s biggest and best half marathon with a ballot entry. Get the low-down on key dates, the route and race-day logistics, then secure your place on the iconic start line.

  • 13.1 miles road running + 404 ft ascent
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.
  • Sun 20 Sep
  • £27.50-£37.75
Edinburgh, UK

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
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.
  • Sun 20 Sep
  • £27.50-£37.75
Edinburgh, UK

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
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!
  • Sun 27 Sep
  • £36.50-£48.50
Ipswich, Suffolk, UK

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
A capital city 10K on a flat course with closed roads and world-famous landmarks! Cheering crowds, great medal, family-friendly run and wellness festival too.
  • Sun 27 Sep
  • £49.99
London, UK

Vitality London 10,000

A capital city 10K on a flat course with closed roads and world-famous landmarks! Cheering crowds, great medal, family-friendly run and wellness festival too.

  • 10 km road running
The Isle of Wight Marathon celebrates its 70th Anniversary in 2026! It has been run continuously since 1957, making it the longest-running (and one of the first to be held) in the UK.
  • Sun 4 Oct
  • £23-£30
  • Early bird
Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK

The Isle of Wight Marathon

The Isle of Wight Marathon celebrates its 70th Anniversary in 2026! It has been run continuously since 1957, making it the longest-running (and one of the first to be held) in the UK.

  • 26.2 miles road running + 350 m ascent
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Run through four of London’s most beautiful Royal Parks, past iconic landmarks and tree-lined avenues, on a stunning autumn route that combines city energy with natural splendour.
  • Sun 11 Oct
  • £66
London, UK

Royal Parks Half Marathon

Run through four of London’s most beautiful Royal Parks, past iconic landmarks and tree-lined avenues, on a stunning autumn route that combines city energy with natural splendour.

  • 13.1 miles road running + 88 m ascent
Runners will enjoy the fast, flat and beautiful route through University Parks and the historic Oxford City Centre whilst celebrating running and movement with entertainment and cheering fans!
  • Sun 11 Oct
  • £15-£130
Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK

Oxford Half Marathon

Runners will enjoy the fast, flat and beautiful route through University Parks and the historic Oxford City Centre whilst celebrating running and movement with entertainment and cheering fans!

  • 13.1 miles road running
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.
  • Sat 17 Oct
  • £22
Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK

AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great South 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
Kicking off the famous weekend of running on a route with beautiful views across the Solent, an incredible atmosphere, lovely fresh sea air and a fast and flat route with PB potential.
  • Sat 17 Oct
  • £27-£30
Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK

AJ Bell Great South 5K

Kicking off the famous weekend of running on a route with beautiful views across the Solent, an incredible atmosphere, lovely fresh sea air and a fast and flat route with PB potential.

  • 5 km road running
Join Arena 80 for this fast and flat 10K along the scenic promenade and with the right conditions, PBs are very likely.
  • Sun 18 Oct
  • £18-£20
Hove, East Sussex, UK

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
From the team behind the UK's largest 10K, this closed road run from Wembley Stadium for 12,000 runners finishes on the Olympic Way with an awesome spinning finisher medal and an after-party!
  • Sun 18 Oct
  • £32-£77
Wembley, UK

ASICS LDNX 10K

From the team behind the UK's largest 10K, this closed road run from Wembley Stadium for 12,000 runners finishes on the Olympic Way with an awesome spinning finisher medal and an after-party!

  • 10 km road running
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.
  • Sun 18 Oct
  • £51-£53
Southsea, Hampshire, UK

AJ Bell 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
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!
  • Sun 1 Nov
  • £37-£39
Richmond, UK

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
Experience a dazzling 5K across the iconic Forth Road Bridge, moving at your own pace through vibrant light features in an accessible, unforgettable night-time challenge.
  • Sat 7 Nov
  • £39.75
South Queensferry, Edinburgh, UK

Supernova Forth Road Bridge 5K

Experience a dazzling 5K across the iconic Forth Road Bridge, moving at your own pace through vibrant light features in an accessible, unforgettable night-time challenge.

  • 5 km road running + 113 m ascent
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!
  • Sun 22 Nov
  • £24-£26
Kingston upon Thames, UK

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 + 48 ft ascent
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!
  • Sun 22 Nov
  • £36-£38
Kingston upon Thames, UK

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
Join the 12th Year of the Hatfield 5, now featuring the Herts County Senior Championships. This is the region's fastest 5 miler (3rd fastest time in the UK 2022).
  • Sun 29 Nov
  • £23-£25
Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW Hatfield 5

Join the 12th Year of the Hatfield 5, now featuring the Herts County Senior Championships. This is the region's fastest 5 miler (3rd fastest time in the UK 2022).

  • Road run
  • Sat 5 Sep
  • £84
Helsingborg, Sweden

Helsingborg Marathon

  • 42.2 km road running
  • Sat 5 Sep
  • £26
Isdalstø, Norway

Knarvikmila - The Great Fjord Run

  • 21 km road running
  • Sun 6 Sep
  • $220-$315
Poipu, Hawaii, USA

Kauai Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sun 6 Sep
  • $145-$165
Ventura, California, USA

Surfers Point Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sun 6 Sep
  • €27-€110
Budapest, Hungary

41th Wizz Air Budapest Half Marathon

  • 21.1 km road running

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