Beginner-friendly Road runs in October 2026

• Sun 4 Oct 2026
• £23-£30
• Early bird

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

• Sun 11 Oct 2026
• £50-£75
• 2 charities

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

• Sun 11 Oct 2026
• £25-£35
• 14 charities

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

• Sun 11 Oct 2026
• £15-£117
• 7 charities

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

• Sun 18 Oct 2026
• £39

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

• Sun 18 Oct 2026
• £45-£53
• 5 charities

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