Beginner-friendly Road runs in UK in May 2026
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- 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
- Sat 2 May
- FREE
First Saturday of the Month 5K
- 5 km road running
- Wed 6 May
- £17-£19
Silverstone Grand Prix 10K Race
- 10 km road running
- Sun 10 May
- £40-£42
Snowdonia Half Marathon
- 13.1 miles road running + 1919 ft ascent
- Sun 10 May
- £12.50-£15
Beaverbrooks Blackpool 10K Fun Run
- 10 km road running