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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 2026
  • £59.99
  • 10 charities
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!

  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Event expo
  • Urban
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running + 218 ft ascent
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 2026
  • £15-£80
  • 30 charities
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, UK

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.

  • Trees not tees
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Ballot
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Event expo
  • Urban
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 17 & over
  • 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 2026
  • £27.50-£37.75
  • 2 charities
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.

  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Entertainment
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Urban
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 15 & over
  • 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 2026
  • £27.50-£37.75
  • 2 charities
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.

  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Entertainment
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Urban
  • Park
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 15 & over
  • 10 km road running + 115 m ascent
Get the #EalingFeeling at the triple Gold award winning UK No1 Half Marathon.
  • Sun 27 Sep 2026
  • £40-£42
London, UK

Ealing Half Marathon

Get the #EalingFeeling at the triple Gold award winning UK No1 Half Marathon.

  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running
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 2026
  • £34-£46
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!

  • Venue accessible
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Free venue entry
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 17 & over
  • 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 2026
  • £49.99
  • 3 charities
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.

  • Families
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Event expo
  • Urban
  • Free venue entry
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 15 & over
  • 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 2026
  • £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.

Early bird on now

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running + 350 m ascent
Experience the thrill of the Chicago Marathon—an Abbott World Marathon Major. Join runners from around the globe and race through Chicago’s iconic neighbourhoods and vibrant downtown streets!
  • Sun 11 Oct 2026
  • £50-£75
  • 2 charities
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Experience the thrill of the Chicago Marathon—an Abbott World Marathon Major. Join runners from around the globe and race through Chicago’s iconic neighbourhoods and vibrant downtown streets!

  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Fundraising required
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Event village
  • Event expo
  • Urban
  • Park
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 16 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running
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 2026
  • £25-£35
  • 14 charities
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.

  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Chip timing
  • GPS tracking
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Park
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 17 & over
  • 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 2026
  • £15-£117
  • 7 charities
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!

  • Carbon neutral
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Entertainment
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Park
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 16 & over
  • 13.1 miles 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 2026
  • £39
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!

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Traffic free
  • Event village
  • Event expo
  • Urban
  • Free venue entry
  • Age 15 & over
  • 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 2026
  • £45-£53
  • 5 charities
Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK

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.

  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Venue accessible
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Entertainment
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Coast
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 16 & over
  • 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 2026
  • £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!

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
  • 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 2026
  • £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.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km road running + 113 m ascent
Join ATW Events for the 12th 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).
  • Sun 29 Nov 2026
  • £23-£25
Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW Hatfield 5

Join ATW Events for the 12th 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).

  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 15 & over
  • Road run
  • Sat 5 Sep 2026
Isdalstø, Norway

Knarvikmila - The Great Fjord Run

  • 21 km road running
  • Sun 6 Sep 2026
Budapest, Hungary

41th Wizz Air Budapest Half Marathon

  • 21.1 km road running
  • Sun 6 Sep 2026
Bochum, Germany

Stadtwerke Half Marathon Bochum

  • 21.1 km road running
  • Sun 6 Sep 2026
Derby, Derbyshire, UK

Wilne 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 6 Sep 2026
Bath, Somerset, UK

Run For Tash 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 13 Sep 2026
Llanwddyn, Powys, UK

Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sat 19 Sep 2026
Pula, Croatia

Pula Half Marathon

  • 21 km road running
  • Sun 20 Sep 2026
Belfast, County Antrim, UK

The Phoenix Energy Belfast City Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sun 20 Sep 2026
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running + 367 m ascent

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