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Beginner-friendly Road runs in Europe in May 2026

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  • Sun 3 May
  • €42-€45
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

Sherry Marathon

  • 42 km road running
  • Sun 3 May
  • €20-€30
Terrasini, Italy

Terrasini Half Marathon

  • 21.1 km road running
  • Sat 9 May
  • €30-€45
Mem Martins, Portugal

24 Hours of Running Mem Martins - Sintra

  • 42 km road running
  • Sun 10 May
  • €69
Leiden, Netherlands

Leiden Marathon

  • 42 km road running
  • Sun 10 May
  • €25
Bibione, Italy

Bibione Half Marathon

  • 21 km road running
  • Sun 10 May
  • €27
Piacenza, Italy

Placentia Half Marathon

  • 21.1 km road running
  • Thu 14 May
  • £56-£84
St. Gallen, Switzerland

Auffahrtslauf St. Gallen - Half Marathon

  • 21.1 km road running + 329 m ascent
  • Sat 23 May
  • €29-€35
Vilnius, Lithuania

Vilnius Half Marathon

  • 21.1 km road running
  • Sun 24 May
  • €24.90-€35
Peso da Régua, Portugal

Douro Wine Region Half Marathon

  • 21 km road running + 543 ft ascent
  • Sat 30 May
  • €52
Mondsee, Austria

Mondseeland - 44th Int. BWT Half Marathon

  • 21.1 km road running
  • Sun 31 May
  • €37.50
Amersfoort, Netherlands

Marathon Amersfoort - Underdock 21K Run

  • 21 km road running

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