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Beginner-friendly Road runs in May 2026

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Take on the Leeds Marathon – a spectacular, fully supported city-to-countryside challenge with incredible atmosphere, scenic views and unforgettable race-day energy.
  • Sun 10 May
  • £63.50-£77.50
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

Take on the Leeds Marathon – a spectacular, fully supported city-to-countryside challenge with incredible atmosphere, scenic views and unforgettable race-day energy.

  • 26.2 miles road running
From the glorious and famous Wimbledon Common near Rushmere Pond, through the streets of Wimbledon, with a great vibe, medal, goodies and team warm-up to start!
  • Sun 17 May
  • £37-£39
London, UK

Wimbledon Half Marathon

From the glorious and famous Wimbledon Common near Rushmere Pond, through the streets of Wimbledon, with a great vibe, medal, goodies and team warm-up to start!

  • 13.1 miles road running + 199 ft ascent
From the glorious and famous Wimbledon Common near Rushmere Pond, through the streets of Wimbledon, with a great vibe, medal, goodies and team warm-up to start!
  • Sun 17 May
  • £25-£27
London, UK

Wimbledon 10K

From the glorious and famous Wimbledon Common near Rushmere Pond, through the streets of Wimbledon, with a great vibe, medal, goodies and team warm-up to start!

  • 10 km road running + 199 ft ascent
Kicking off the Isle of Wight Festival of Running, take on a fast, friendly 10K on scenic lanes, with gentle hills, coastal views and a welcoming atmosphere for runners of all abilities.
  • Sun 31 May
  • £15-£21
Ryde, Isle of Wight, UK

Brading 10K

Kicking off the Isle of Wight Festival of Running, take on a fast, friendly 10K on scenic lanes, with gentle hills, coastal views and a welcoming atmosphere for runners of all abilities.

  • 10 km road running + 73 m ascent
  • Sat 2 May
  • $85
Eagle, Idaho, USA

Boise River Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sat 2 May
  • $90-$120
Shiprock, New Mexico, USA

Shiprock Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sun 3 May
  • $163.41
California, USA

HOAG Orange County Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sun 3 May
  • $125.03-$301.56
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Flying Pig Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sun 3 May
  • $99-$149
Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

Lincoln Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sun 3 May
  • $84-$139
East Meadow, New York, USA

Long Island Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • 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
  • Sun 3 May
  • £26
London, UK

The One in the Park | Regents | May

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 3 May
  • £26-£38
King's Lynn, Norfolk, UK

Bespak GEAR 10K

  • 10 km road running + 9 m ascent
  • Sun 3 May
  • £19.95-£25
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK

Shrewsbury Point 2 Point 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Wed 6 May
  • £17-£19
Towcester, Northamptonshire, UK

Silverstone Grand Prix 10K Race

  • 10 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
  • £46-£53
Fredericton, Canada

Stewart McKelvey Fredericton Marathon

  • 42.2 km road running
  • Sun 10 May
  • £32
Richmond, UK

Ranelagh Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running + 84 m ascent
  • Sun 10 May
  • €69
Leiden, Netherlands

Leiden Marathon

  • 42 km road running
  • Sun 10 May
  • £20-£22
Norwich, Norfolk, UK

Aylsham 10K

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

Bibione Half Marathon

  • 21 km road running
  • Sun 10 May
  • £32-£34
Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK

Alderley Edge 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 10 May
  • £40-£42
Llanrwst, Clwyd, UK

Snowdonia Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running + 1919 ft ascent
  • Sun 10 May
  • £40-£85
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Leeds Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running

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