Flat Road runs in South East

• Sun 21 Dec
• £7-£22

Kent Christmas Cracker

Grab your running shoes and put on your Santa hat - it's time for this cracking Christmas race! Come and enjoy the spirit of Christmas and superb racing on this flat and fast course.

• Families
• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Plastic bottle free
• Fancy dress
• Park
• Sustainability policy
• All ages

• Fun run 3

• 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

• Sun 22 Feb 2026
• £16-£35

The Wacky Run

Time to get nostalgic with the Wacky Run! I'm sure a lot of us can remember this fun cartoon and some of the crazy characters such as Dick Dastardly and Muttley, Penelope Pitstop and The Ant Hill Mob.

• Families
• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• All ages

• Road run
• 5K run
• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Marathon
• + 3 more races

• 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
• £18-£40

The Dashing Dog Charity Run

Come and join in for Dashing Dog Charity run along the picturesque River Thames, not only is the scenery beautiful and you will earn one of the awesome medals!

• Families
• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• All ages

• Road run
• 5K run
• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Marathon
• + 3 more races

• 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

• Sat 16 May 2026
• £16-£35

Rocky at 50 Run

Come and celebrate 50 years since the release of the iconic Rocky film! Have you got the Eye of The Tiger, the guts to get the glory and the will to rise up to the challenge and run?

• Families
• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• All ages

• Road run
• 5K run
• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Marathon
• + 3 more races

• 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

• Sat 6 Jun 2026
• £15-£35

Strawberry Shortcake Scamper

Who remembers the character Strawberry Shortcake and all her adorable friends like Orange Blossom and Lemon Meringue?! Here's your chance for a medal of her!

• Families
• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• All ages

• Road run
• 5K run
• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Marathon
• + 3 more races

• Sun 7 Jun 2026
• £16-£35

The Summer Lucky Dip Run

Come and join the Summer Lucky Dip Run! There is no set medal for this race, instead, you will get to choose your own from a selection of medals from past events!

• Families
• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• All ages

• Road run
• 5K run
• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Marathon
• + 3 more races

• Sun 14 Jun 2026
• £16-£35

Labyrinth 40th Anniversary Run

Come and celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic film released in 1986! A cult classic from the 80s, one of Charlotte's favourite films, and who doesn't love David Bowie as the Goblin King!

• Families
• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• All ages

• Road run
• 5K run
• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Marathon
• + 3 more races

• Sun 5 Jul 2026
• £16-£35

Will Run For Ice Cream

A run that you don't want to miss! The medal is incredible, and you can celebrate your achievements with some well-deserved ice cream!

• Families
• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• All ages

• Road run
• 5K run
• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Marathon
• + 3 more races

• Sat 11 Jul 2026
• £16-£35

Ooops I Ran It Again

Who hasn't completed a race, sworn they will never run again and then booked onto another one the following day?!

• Families
• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• All ages

• Road run
• 5K run
• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Marathon
• + 3 more races

• Sun 9 Aug 2026
• £16-£35

Great British Bake Run

Who doesn't like cake?! The Great British Bake Run is back for another year! The medal is a fantastic cupcake which doubles up as a magnet to go on your fridge!

• Families
• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• All ages

• Road run
• 5K run
• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Marathon
• + 3 more races

• Sun 27 Sep 2026
• £0.50

Windsor Half Marathon | Sprite Sprint

Run for fun at the Windsor Half Marathon! A short run for ages 5-9 on the grass alongside the Long Walk which you can come and enter on the day.

• Flat
• Traffic free
• Fancy dress
• Age 5-9

• 40 m road running

• 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 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