Road runs with chip timing in South East

• Sun 1 Feb 2026
• £16-£21

The Ryde 10 Mile Race

Take on a rewarding 10-mile road race around Ryde’s picturesque countryside and coastal roads, featuring steady climbs, stunning sea views, and a friendly, well-supported atmosphere.

• Venue accessible
• Beginner-friendly
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Undulating
• Event village
• Coast
• Age 17 & over

• 10 miles road running + 601 ft ascent

• Sun 15 Feb 2026
• £35-£37

Hampton Court Half Marathon

This is the original Hampton Court Half Marathon and is run over a fast, flat and interesting course that borders the river-side grounds of the magnificent palace with King Henry VIII cheering on!

• Venue accessible
• Beginner-friendly
• Dogs allowed at venue
• Entertainment
• Music
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Flat
• PB
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Rural
• Free venue entry
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running

• Sat 28 Feb - Sun 1 Mar 2026
• £14-£30

ALTRA Brighton Half Marathon

Join the UK's Happiest Half - a fast, flat race with a buzzing Brighton atmosphere in the early season and one of the most popular races in the UK!

• Families
• Venue accessible
• Recycling
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Urban
• Coast
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Plastic-free event
• Age 7 & over

• Half marathon
• Road run

• Sun 8 Mar 2026
• £27.50-£41.50

Kingston Break-fest Run

A scenic event since 1998 that includes the Thames towpath and Hampton Court Palace. It's a staple in the spring racing calendar, particularly popular among those training for spring marathons.

• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• Rural
• Public transport links
• Age 17 & over

• Multi-terrain run 3

• Sun 22 Mar 2026
• £7-£39

Hastings Half Marathon

This is the race you'll want to keep racing, year after year. Explore the delights of the Hastings Half Marathon as it twists and turns through the historic town of Hastings and beyond.

• Families
• Beginner-friendly
• Entertainment
• Music
• Event village
• Age 7 & over

• Fun run
• Half marathon

• Sun 29 Mar 2026
• £31-£33

Brett Lydd Half Marathon & 20 Mile

A delectable racing experience perfect for those planning a spring marathon, over a pancake flat course using the wide, quiet country lanes surrounding the marsh town of Lydd in Kent.

• Beginner-friendly
• Plastic bottle free
• Event village
• Rural
• Sustainability policy
• Age 17 & over

• Half marathon
• Marathon

• Sun 3 May 2026
• £8-£42

Worthing RUNFEST

Race along flat, fully closed roads to a seafront finish, with Half Marathon, 10K and Family Runs, catering for all ages and abilities, with chip timing, bespoke medal and a tech t-shirt.

• Families
• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Entertainment
• Music
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Event expo
• Urban
• Coast
• Free venue entry
• Public transport links
• Age 5 & over

• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Fun run

• Sun 3 - Mon 4 May 2026
• £12-£150
• Get low fees now

MK Marathon Weekend

The multi award-winning MK Marathon Weekend is Buckinghamshire’s most popular weekend of running and features a choice of races, extra medal for running both days and stunning Stadium MK finish!

Price rise coming

• Families
• Venue accessible
• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Entertainment
• Music
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Park
• Free venue entry
• All ages

• 5K run
• Fun run
• Half marathon
• Marathon
• 10K run

• Sun 17 May 2026
• £24-£28

Rye 10 & 5 Mile

If you want to treat yourself or a loved one to some fun and self care with a local race, then look no further; the Rye 10 & 5 Mile is a joy to race.

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

• Road run
• 10 miler

• Sun 31 May 2026
• £13-£28

Green Park Reading 10K

Thousands of runners of all abilities and ages will be welcomed to Green Park in Reading to run a traffic-free, super-flat route as part of a family-friendly event day.

• Families
• Beginner-friendly
• Entertainment
• Music
• Event village
• Urban
• Park
• Free venue entry
• Public transport links
• Age 4 & over

• Fun run 2
• 10K run

• Sun 31 May 2026
• £15-£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.

• Beginner-friendly
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Event village
• Age 15 & over

• 10 km road running + 73 m ascent

• Sun 9 Aug 2026
• £25

Mount Ephraim 10K

This popular racing gem returns to sparkle for another year; prepare to be captivated by racing joy! A beautiful 10K course taking runners on the quiet country lanes around the stunning estate.

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Hilly
• Age 15 & over

• 10 km road running + 518 ft ascent

• Sun 27 Sep 2026
• £31.50-£48

Windsor Half Marathon

An inspiring half marathon in Windsor Great Park, starting and finishing on the Long Walk with Windsor Castle as the backdrop - probably the most iconic of all road race finishes in the UK!

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Undulating
• Traffic free
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running + 167 m ascent

• Sun 27 Sep 2026
• £25-£27

Folkestone Rotary Half Marathon

This ever popular race promises amazing coastal views and a relatively flat coastal promenade run with real PB potential.

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Flat
• PB
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running + 469 ft ascent

• Sun 4 Oct 2026
• £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 2026
• £15-£117
• 7 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 2026
• £45-£53
• 5 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