Beginner-friendly Road runs in UK in October 2026
Find beginner-friendly road runs in UK in October 2026 - filter by date, location or category, display on a map or use the advanced search to find your perfect race.
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- 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 25 Oct
Windsor Dorney Lakeside Half Marathon
- 13.1 miles road running