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Beginner-friendly Road runs in UK

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Get ready London, something big is coming! Whether it’s your first race or you're chasing a new PB, you can expect an electric atmosphere and a truly inspiring course.
  • Sun 14 Mar 2027
  • £47-£59
Morden

Run South London

Get ready London, something big is coming! Whether it’s your first race or you're chasing a new PB, you can expect an electric atmosphere and a truly inspiring course.

  • 13.1 miles road running
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
2027 date TBC. A spirited Central London run with live music, upbeat DJs, street-dancers and inspiring themes on a landmark-packed route with closed roads.
  • Sun 4 Apr 2027
  • £70
London

London Landmarks Half Marathon

2027 date TBC. 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
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.
  • Sun 18 Apr 2027
  • £89.99-£169
Manchester, Greater Manchester

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 + 55 m ascent
Experience the renowned atmosphere of the TCS London Marathon, the most popular marathon on the planet, with its grand finale on The Mall itself!
  • Sun 25 Apr 2027
  • £79.99
London

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
  • Tue 12 May
  • £7-£10
Edinburgh

Blast 5K - The Meadows 2026 Series

  • 5 km road running
  • Tue 12 May
  • £2-£8
Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

Holywood Stroll

  • 5 miles road running
  • Tue 12 May
  • £11-£13
Westbury, Wiltshire

Westbury 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Wed 13 May
  • £27-£29
Hereford, Herefordshire

Hereford Couriers 5K Series - Race 2

  • 5 km road running
  • Thu 14 May
  • £18-£20
Lancaster, Lancashire

Spring Farm Yard Five

  • 5 miles road running
  • Sat 16 May
  • £13-£20
Cockermouth, Lake District National Park

Bridekirk Dovenby 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 17 May
  • $50
USA

Capital City Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sun 17 May
  • £42
Colchester, Essex

Colchester Zoo Stampede 10K

  • 10 km road running + 77 m ascent
  • Sun 17 May
  • £22.99-£24.99
Pontefract, West Yorkshire

The Pontefract 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 17 May
  • £28-£73
Strabane, County Antrim

Strabane Lifford Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sun 17 May
  • £28-£30
Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

The Buckingham Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sun 17 May
  • £25-£27
Bracknell, Berkshire

The Binfield 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 17 May
  • £24-£26
Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire

The Big Green Scunthorpe 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Tue 19 May
  • £10-£15
Banbury, Oxfordshire

The EMGP Banbury 5 Mile Road Race

  • 5 miles road running
  • Wed 20 May
  • £8-£12
Kirkby Stephen, Lake District National Park

Kirkby Stephen 10K Road Race

  • 10 km road running
  • Wed 20 May
  • £11-£13
Cardiff

SSAFA Cardiff 5K Road Race Series - Race 1

  • 5 km road running
  • Wed 20 May
  • £16.70-£18.70
Kendal, Cumbria

Levens 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Wed 20 May
  • £7-£9
Preston, Lancashire

Preston Fast 5K Road Race - Race 2

  • 5 km road running
  • Thu 21 May
  • £27-£29
Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire

Babcock Dumbarton 10K

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

Ivybridge 10K

  • 10 km road running

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