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Beginner-friendly Road runs in South West

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A closed-road race through the heart of the Cotswolds — a course that blends historic charm, scenic countryside, and an unforgettable race-day atmosphere.
  • Sun 1 Nov
  • £38.99-£47.99
Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Cirencester Half Marathon

A closed-road race through the heart of the Cotswolds — a course that blends historic charm, scenic countryside, and an unforgettable race-day atmosphere.

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Age 17 & over
Run the Devizes Half Marathon and experience medieval streets, the iconic Caen Hill locks and Wiltshire’s stunning countryside in one unforgettable 13.1-mile challenge.
  • Sun 21 Mar 2027
  • From £30
Devizes, Wiltshire

Devizes Half Marathon

Run the Devizes Half Marathon and experience medieval streets, the iconic Caen Hill locks and Wiltshire’s stunning countryside in one unforgettable 13.1-mile challenge.

  • 13.1 miles road running + 620 ft ascent
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • PB
  • Event village
  • Age 17 & over
  • Tue 5 May
  • £9-£17
Exeter, Devon

Run Exe 5K Summer Series - Race 2

  • 5 km road running
  • Wed 6 May
  • £10-£12
Bristol, Gloucestershire

Bitton 5K Summer Series - Race 1

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 10 May
  • £18-£25
Bideford, Devon

Bideford 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Tue 12 May
  • £11-£13
Westbury, Wiltshire

Westbury 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 23 May
  • £16-£18
Ivybridge, Devon

Ivybridge 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sat 23 May
  • £16-£20
Weymouth, Dorset

Egdon Easy 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Mon 25 May
  • £17-£19
Tiverton, Devon

Uplowman 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Wed 27 May
  • £20-£22
Stroud, Gloucestershire

Stroud Beer Race

  • 7.2 miles road running + 577 ft ascent
  • Tue 2 Jun
  • £9-£17
Exeter, Devon

Run Exe 5K Summer Series - Race 3

  • 5 km road running
  • Wed 3 Jun
  • £10-£12
Bristol, Gloucestershire

Bitton 5K Summer Series - Race 2

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 6 Jun
  • £45-£62
Yelverton, Devon

Dartmoor Discovery 32 Mile Ultra Marathon

  • 32 miles road running
  • Sun 7 Jun
  • £26-£28
Barnstaple, Devon

Care for Kids Barnstaple 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 7 Jun
  • £17-£21
Fairford, Gloucestershire

Fairford 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Mon 8 Jun
  • £21-£23
Bristol, Gloucestershire

Hogweed Trot 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Tue 9 Jun
  • £16-£18
Clevedon, Somerset

Midsummer 10K Race

  • 10 km road running
  • Tue 9 Jun
  • £11-£13
Westbury, Wiltshire

Westbury 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Fri 12 Jun
  • £18-£20
Wareham, Dorset

Purbeck 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sat 13 Jun
  • £10.50-£18.50
Paignton, Devon

START FITNESS Fast 5000

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 21 Jun
  • £30-£38
Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire

Stow-on-the-Wold 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 21 Jun
  • £17-£22
Chippenham, Wiltshire

Lightning Bolt 10K - Race 2

  • 10 km road running
  • Wed 24 Jun
  • From £27
Chippenham, Wiltshire

Longest Day Chippenham 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Fri 26 Jun
  • £21-£23
Exeter, Devon

Exeter 10K River Run

  • 10 km road running
  • Fri 26 Jun
  • £20
Bristol, Somerset

Beer and Banger 10K

  • 10 km road running

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