Beginner-friendly Road runs in UK in Autumn

• Sun 6 Sep
• £15-£35
• 10 charities

The Big Half

The Big Half promises a party atmosphere on a landmark-packed, half marathon route which follows some of the famous marathon course in reverse!

• Families
• Trees not tees
• Venue accessible
• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Entertainment
• Music
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• GPS tracking
• Flat
• Traffic free
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Event expo
• Urban
• Sustainability policy
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running + 218 ft ascent

• Sun 13 Sep
• £15-£68
• 32 charities

Great North Run

Join 60,000 runners at the world’s biggest and best half marathon with a ballot entry. Get the low-down on key dates, the route and race-day logistics, then secure your place on the iconic start line.

• Trees not tees
• Venue accessible
• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Entertainment
• Music
• Ballot
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• GPS tracking
• Traffic free
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Event expo
• Urban
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running + 404 ft ascent

• Sun 20 Sep
• £27.50-£37.75
• 3 charities

Men's 10K Edinburgh

A stunning 10K run through the heart of Scotland’s beautiful capital city. This is the time to make a positive difference to your life or someone else’s and be part of something special.

• Venue accessible
• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Entertainment
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Undulating
• Traffic free
• Fancy dress
• Urban
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 15 & over

• 10 km road running + 100 m ascent

• Sun 20 Sep
• £27.50-£37.75
• 3 charities

Women's 10K Edinburgh

A stunning 10K run through the heart of Scotland’s beautiful capital city. This is the time to make a positive difference to your life and/or someone else’s and be part of something special.

• Venue accessible
• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Entertainment
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Undulating
• Traffic free
• Fancy dress
• Urban
• Park
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 15 & over

• 10 km road running + 115 m ascent

• Sun 27 Sep
• From £40
• 2 charities

Ealing Half Marathon

Get the #EalingFeeling at the triple Gold award winning UK No1 Half Marathon.

• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Traffic free
• Event village
• Park
• Sustainability policy
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running

• Sun 27 Sep
• From £34

Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon

Starting and finishing at Portman Road Stadium, home to Ipswich Town FC, runners will cross the finish line to a roaring crowd of admirers to receive an exclusive event medal and goody bag!

• Venue accessible
• Beginner-friendly
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Undulating
• Traffic free
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Urban
• Free venue entry
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running + 540 ft ascent

• Sun 27 Sep
• £49.99
• 3 charities

Vitality London 10,000

A capital city 10K on a flat course with closed roads and world-famous landmarks! Cheering crowds, great medal, family-friendly run and wellness festival too.

• Families
• Venue accessible
• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Flat
• Traffic free
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Event expo
• Urban
• Free venue entry
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 15 & over

• 10 km road running

• Sun 4 Oct
• £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
• £25-£35
• 22 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
• £15-£130
• 8 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
• £32-£77

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
• Enter online
• Traffic free
• Event village
• Event expo
• Urban
• Free venue entry
• Age 15 & over

• 10 km road running

• Sun 18 Oct
• £45-£53
• 7 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

• Sun 1 Nov
• £37-£39

Richmond Half Marathon Autumn

Run in one of the most scenic half marathons in London from the Old Deer Park with a scenic backdrop of the River Thames, great vibe, top runner reviews, medal and goodies!

• Beginner-friendly
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Event village
• Park
• Age 18 & over

• 13.1 miles road running

• Sat 7 Nov
• £39.75

Supernova Forth Road Bridge 5K

Experience a dazzling 5K across the iconic Forth Road Bridge, moving at your own pace through vibrant light features in an accessible, unforgettable night-time challenge.

• Beginner-friendly
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Flat
• Traffic free
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Urban
• Age 12 & over

• 5 km road running + 113 m ascent

• Sun 29 Nov
• £23-£25

ATW Hatfield 5

Join ATW Events for the 12th Year of the Hatfield 5, now featuring the Herts County Championships, this is the region's fastest 5 miler (3rd fastest time in the UK 2022).

• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• Sustainability policy
• Age 15 & over

• Road run