Beginner-friendly Road runs in UK
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- Sun 22 Mar
- £45
The Hospice Half Marathon
Run a half marathon on the island of Jersey from St Ouen in the west to the capital, St Helier, in the south along a fantastically flat and scenic course with a 5K downhill into the finish!
- 13.1 miles road running + 106 m ascent
- Sun 22 Mar
- £32-£34
Hillingdon 20
The Hillingdon 20, (formerly the Finchley 20), is the longest-running 20-mile race in the UK. A hilly 20 mile road race, an ideal build-up to the London or other spring marathons.
- 20 miles road running + 738 ft ascent
- Sun 22 Mar
- £36.99-£42.99
Paisley Half Marathon
Be part of history as Paisley hosts its very first half marathon, boasting closed roads, historic streets, landmarks and a great atmosphere to boot!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 22 Mar
- £35-£37
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
- Sun 29 Mar
- £29-£31
RUN Battersea Park Half Marathon Spring
Lace up your trainers and RUN Battersea Park Half which will be a scenic and energising experience on a pancake-flat course for all abilities with beautiful views of green spaces and the River Thames.
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 29 Mar
- £24-£26
RUN Battersea Park 10K Spring
Lace up your trainers and RUN Battersea Park 10K which will be a scenic and energising experience on a pancake-flat course for all abilities with beautiful views of green spaces and the River Thames.
- 10 km road running
- Fri 3 Apr
- £28-£30
ATW St Albans Easter 10K
A flat, fast and chip timed event - it's a sure-fire guarantee to give you the best chance of a PB in the 10K.
- 10 km road running + 108 ft ascent
- Sun 5 Apr
- £37-£39
Putney & Fulham Half Marathon
Make sure you don’t miss this opportunity of running through the streets of Putney and Fulham! All runners will receive a medal for finishing as well as loads of goodies at the finish.
- 13.1 miles road running + 100 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Apr
- £25-£67.50
London Landmarks Half Marathon
A spirited Central London run with live music, upbeat DJs, street-dancers and inspiring themes on a landmark-packed route with closed roads.
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 19 Apr
- £30
adidas Manchester Marathon
Experience the UK’s friendliest and flattest major marathon with huge crowd support on a route with PB potential plus chunky medals and relay options.
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sun 26 Apr
- £50-£100
TCS London Marathon
Experience the renowned atmosphere of the TCS London Marathon, the most popular marathon on the planet, with its grand finale on The Mall itself!
- 26.2 miles road running + 266 ft ascent
- Sun 10 May
- £63.50-£77.50
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
- Sun 17 May
- £37-£39
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
- Sun 17 May
- £25-£27
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
- Sun 24 May
- £24-£26
RUN Victoria Park 5K
Set in one of East London’s iconic green spaces, this event offers a flat, scenic 5K route through Victoria Park alongside 10K and Half Marathon options on the same day, ideal for all abilities.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 24 May
- £24-£26
RUN Victoria Park 10K
Set in one of East London’s iconic green spaces, this event offers a flat, scenic 10K route through Victoria Park alongside 5K and Half Marathon options on the same day, ideal for all abilities.
- 10 km road running
- Sun 24 May
- £31-£33
RUN Victoria Park Half Marathon
Set in one of East London’s iconic green spaces, this event offers a flat, scenic half marathon route through Victoria Park alongside 5K and 10K options on the same day, ideal for all abilities.
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 31 May
- £16-£21
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
- Sun 14 Jun
- £26-£28
The High Easter 10K
A cracking countryside 10K bursting with heart and community spirit in the picturesque little village of High Easter with a cash reward for beating the course record!
- 10 km road running + 98 ft ascent
- Sun 5 Jul
- £37-£40
AJ Bell Great North 10K
Get ready to see a side of Newcastle you’ve never seen before with unbeatable city views and the ultimate finish line feeling on the Great North Road with brilliant bling and t-shirt!
- 10 km road running + 291 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Jul
- £56
Saucony London 10K
The most iconic capital city 10K! Live bands, DJs and cheering crowds on a closed road route past Westminster Bridge, The London Eye, Regent Street and Big Ben.
- 10 km road running
- Sun 12 Jul
- £30.25-£37.75
Men's 10K Glasgow
On the go since 2004, this event has firmly set itself as THE run for men in the west. This is the time to make a positive difference to your life, or someone else’s and be part of something special.
- 10 km road running + 131 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Jul
- £27.50-£30.25
Women's 10K Glasgow
If you need a goal to motivate you, the Women’s 10K is the perfect opportunity for you to lace up those trainers and make a difference, either to your own life or someone else’s.
- 10 km road running + 41 m ascent
- Sun 12 Jul
- £26
TapSocial Brewery 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
- Sun 19 Jul
- £27-£29
ATW St Albans Summer 10K
ATW brings you the St Albans Summer 10K with a twist! Flat, fast and chip-timed with pacers to help you achieve a PB, plus buzzing event village for all the family with music, play zone and ice cream.
- 10 km road running + 108 ft ascent