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Beginner-friendly Road runs in South East

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Take on a rewarding 10-mile road race around Ryde’s picturesque countryside and coastal roads, featuring steady climbs, stunning sea views, and a friendly, well-supported atmosphere.
  • Sun 1 Feb
  • £18-£21
Ryde, Isle of Wight, UK

The Ryde 10 Mile Race

Take on a rewarding 10-mile road race around Ryde’s picturesque countryside and coastal roads, featuring steady climbs, stunning sea views, and a friendly, well-supported atmosphere.

  • 10 miles road running + 601 ft ascent
This is the original Hampton Court Half Marathon and is run over a fast, flat and interesting course that borders the river-side grounds of the magnificent palace with King Henry VIII cheering on!
  • Sun 15 Feb
  • £35-£37
Thames Ditton, Surrey, UK

Hampton Court Half Marathon

This is the original Hampton Court Half Marathon and is run over a fast, flat and interesting course that borders the river-side grounds of the magnificent palace with King Henry VIII cheering on!

  • 13.1 miles road running
Chase a fast 10K around Oxford, then celebrate with great beer and purpose at a socially driven craft brewery finish line.
  • Sun 1 Mar
  • £26
Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK

TapSocial 10K

Chase a fast 10K around Oxford, then celebrate with great beer and purpose at a socially driven craft brewery finish line.

  • 10 km road running
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
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
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
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
  • Sun 1 Feb
  • £32-£34
Chichester, West Sussex, UK

Chichester 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 8 Feb
  • £31
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK

Cattle Creep... A Little Further

  • 10 miles road running
  • Sun 8 Feb
  • £40
Farnborough, Hampshire, UK

Farnborough Half

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sun 8 Feb
  • £16
Romney Marsh, Kent, UK

Dymchurch (Kent) 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 15 Feb
  • £36-£41
Tadley, Hampshire, UK

Bramley 20/10 Road Races | 10 mile and 20 mile races

  • Road run 2
  • Sun 15 Feb
  • £25-£30
Ashford, Kent, UK

Headcorn Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sun 22 Feb
  • £33-£40
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, UK

Hendy Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running + 833 ft ascent
  • Sun 1 Mar
  • £24-£30
Canterbury, Kent, UK

The Stelling Minnis Run 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 8 Mar
  • £34-£36
Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK

Eastbourne Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running + 166 m ascent
  • Sun 8 Mar
  • £16
Southampton, Hampshire, UK

Southampton Common 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 8 Mar
  • £25-£29
Southampton, Hampshire, UK

Solent Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sun 8 Mar
  • £28-£40
Tonbridge, Kent, UK

Lambert & Foster Paddock Wood Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sun 8 Mar
  • £26-£32
Reading, Oxfordshire, UK

Goring 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 22 Mar
  • £20-£25
Canterbury, Kent, UK

Canterbury Riverside 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 29 Mar
  • £30-£32
Fleet, Hampshire, UK

Fleet Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running

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