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Road runs in May 2026

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Take on a thrilling run at the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way.
  • Sun 3 May 2026
  • £33-£48
  • Early bird
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Great Birmingham Run

Take on a thrilling run at the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way.

Early bird on now

  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 15 & over
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
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.
  • Sun 3 May 2026
  • £8-£42
Worthing, West Sussex, UK

Yeomans Toyota 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
  • Newcomers
  • 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
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK

MK Marathon Weekend

  • 5K run
  • Fun run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • 10K run
  • Sat 9 - Sun 10 May 2026
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, Relay & MND Mile

  • Marathon
  • Fun run
  • Road run
Loved by Bristolians and beyond, it's the best in the South West! Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit and take on Bristol’s super-scenic routes.
  • Sun 10 May 2026
  • £37-£52
  • Early bird
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Great Bristol Run

Loved by Bristolians and beyond, it's the best in the South West! Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit and take on Bristol’s super-scenic routes.

Early bird on now

  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 15 & over
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
Come and join in at this exclusive venue! The marathon takes on the officially measured Kirtling Road route and the half marathon follows the Windmill route. Both are undulating and very scenic.
  • Sun 10 May 2026
  • £29-£38
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Zig Zag Marathon and Half

Come and join in at this exclusive venue! The marathon takes on the officially measured Kirtling Road route and the half marathon follows the Windmill route. Both are undulating and very scenic.

  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
The 10K is a popular but challenging road race on open roads over an undulating course, downhill into the valley below and uphill to the finish for your hard-earned medal to wear with pride!
  • Sun 10 May 2026
  • £24
Naseby, Northamptonshire, UK

Shires and Spires | 10K

The 10K is a popular but challenging road race on open roads over an undulating course, downhill into the valley below and uphill to the finish for your hard-earned medal to wear with pride!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • 10 km road running + 400 ft ascent
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.
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • £23-£27
Rye, East Sussex, UK

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
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 15 & over
  • Road run
  • 10 miler
Dash through 13.1 miles of East London, with vibrant street art, live music, and unbeatable crowd support cheering you on every step of the way. Think handmade banners, high fives, and fun!
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • FREE-£40
  • 35 charities
London, UK

Hackney Half

Dash through 13.1 miles of East London, with vibrant street art, live music, and unbeatable crowd support cheering you on every step of the way. Think handmade banners, high fives, and fun!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Undulating
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running
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!
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • £37-£39
London, UK

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!

  • Newcomers
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Event village
  • Public transport links
  • Age 18 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running + 199 ft ascent
One of the UK’s longest established and most highly regarded half marathons, starting and finishing in this historic Roman/Medieval city. Come and celebrate over 40 years of running in Chester!
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • £38.40-£52
  • 4 charities
Chester, Cheshire, UK

Essar Chester Half Marathon

One of the UK’s longest established and most highly regarded half marathons, starting and finishing in this historic Roman/Medieval city. Come and celebrate over 40 years of running in Chester!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running + 355 ft ascent
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!
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • £25-£27
London, UK

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!

  • Newcomers
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Event village
  • Public transport links
  • Age 18 & over
  • 10 km road running + 199 ft ascent
Experience Edinburgh's festival of running on Bank Holiday weekend! With nine distances on offer there's something for everyone - come and smash your PB at the marathon, previously voted UK's fastest!
  • Sat 23 - Sun 24 May 2026
  • £18.50-£176
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Experience Edinburgh's festival of running on Bank Holiday weekend! With nine distances on offer there's something for everyone - come and smash your PB at the marathon, previously voted UK's fastest!

  • Families
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Coast
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 3 & over
  • Marathon 2
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • 5K run
  • Fun run 4
A fast, flat 10K route that is almost all on tarmac and is one of the most beautiful 10Ks in the country. The kids races make the event even more exciting, especially as all finishers get a medal!
  • Sat 30 May 2026
  • £9-£24
Yelverton, Devon, UK

Burrator 10K and Kids Races

A fast, flat 10K route that is almost all on tarmac and is one of the most beautiful 10Ks in the country. The kids races make the event even more exciting, especially as all finishers get a medal!

  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Rural
  • Sustainability policy
  • Plastic-free event
  • Age 3 & over
  • 10K run
  • Fun run 2
The city’s original and best-loved running event! With a 10K or a half marathon distance to choose from, over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
  • Sun 31 May 2026
  • £43-£55
  • Early bird
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run

The city’s original and best-loved running event! With a 10K or a half marathon distance to choose from, over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.

Early bird on now

  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 15 & over
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
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.
  • Sun 31 May 2026
  • £15-£21
Ryde, Isle of Wight, UK

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.

  • Newcomers
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Event village
  • Age 15 & over
  • 10 km road running + 73 m ascent
  • Sun 3 May 2026
Southampton, Hampshire, UK

ABP Southampton Marathon

  • Marathon
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • Sun 3 May 2026
Reigate, Surrey, UK

YMCA Fun Run and Sports Festival

  • Fun run 2
  • Sun 3 May 2026
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA

Eau Claire Marathon | Eau Claire Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sun 3 May 2026
Terrasini, Italy

Terrasini Half Marathon

  • 21.1 km road running
  • Sun 3 May 2026
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK

Shrewsbury Point 2 Point 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sat 9 - Sun 10 May 2026
Genève , Switzerland

Generali Genève Marathon

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Sat 9 May 2026
Windsor, Buckinghamshire, UK

The All Nations 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Run

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Sun 10 May 2026
Hereford, Herefordshire, UK

RUN Hereford

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Sun 10 May 2026
Market Drayton, Shropshire, UK

Market Drayton 10K

  • Fun run
  • 10K run

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